Lisbon Fado Experience: Walking Tour, Dinner and Live Music Show

Immerse yourself in the soulful sounds of Fado and indulge in traditional Portuguese cuisine on this captivating Lisbon Fado and Dinner Tour. Explore the historic neighborhoods where Fado was born, then savor a delicious homemade dinner while listening to heartfelt melodies at a traditional Fado house.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Miradouro de Santa Luzia - We will start our Fado tour by wandering through the alleys and windy streets of old Lisbon on a small walking tour through Mouraria and Alfama, where you can get to know the working class neighborhoods and streets where Fado was born. Our guide will explain to you the history and the cultural importance of Fado, and how it shaped mentalities in Portugal and the portuguese own sense of identity.
What's Included
  • Dinner included
  • Walking tour experience
  • Insurance covered
  • Live music ambiance
  • Complimentary drink
  • Guided tours in Spanish (Fridays)
  • Guided tours in English (Sundays/Tuesdays/Thursdays)
What's Not Included
  • Extra drinks
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Additional Information

Experience an authentic slice of Portuguese tradition at a conventional fado restaurant on this tour.

Our Fado journey commences with a stroll through the labyrinthine lanes and gusty bylanes of Mouraria and Alfama (approximately 1 hour), the working-class localities where Fado originated. Our knowledgeable guide will unfold the historic significance and cultural impact of Fado, and its effect on shaping the Portuguese psyche and self-identity.

The expedition culminates at a classic Fado establishment where the melodious strains of Fado await. Immerse yourself in the ambiance and sentiment of this iconic Portuguese musical genre, marked by its plaintive melodies and poignant lyrics, delivered via the chords of the Portuguese guitar. As you soak in these tunes, relish a customary Portuguese meal. Homemade delicacies, Portuguese wine, and a captivating setting are the hallmarks of a memorable Portuguese evening.

A proficient command of Portuguese or English is requisite.

  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough people to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • English is only available during Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday.
  • Spanish is available during Friday only.
  • Not recommended for people with reduced mobility
Location
Lisbon Destination Hostel
Largo do Duque de Cadaval
Departure Point: Reception of Lisbon Destination Hostel Get inside the Rossio Train Station, go to the 2nd floor, the hostel is in front of the train ticket office.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Yayatravels98
Aug 11, 2024
Fantastic tour- fantastic tour guide - Miguel was a fantastic guide, the tour was full of interesting facts, fantastic views and topped off with a great dinner and Fado entertainment whilst we ate. 100% worth the money and will be using this tour again x Obrigada Miguel
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B3328uureginav
Jul 28, 2024
Wonderful experience - wear comfy shoes! - I loved this tour! Beautiful view points & Miguel was a great guide. He was funny, knew a lot & happily answered questions/provided reccomandations when asked about things to do. Awesome knowledge about music too. The musicians were passionate and lovely - the food at the restaurant was not my favorite. The green wine was nice to try. Tip : wear comfy shoes to get up the stairs and for cobble stone streets. The route we took back was a lot flatter/more accessible.
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Rickbk3789gp
Jul 24, 2024
Really nice tour! - I had i very nice tour guide Miguel who introduced me to Alfama and the beautiful original Fado music. Miguel knows all the ins en outs of Lisbon en he speaks witg a lot of passion!
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Sarah_c
Jul 24, 2024
Miguel was great - Miguel was great! Had a lot of knowledge. Quick entertaining tour. Highly recommend. The Fado was wonderful and the food was amazing. Great deal for a tour and dinner!
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Navigator314727
Jul 3, 2024
Alfama Fado - worth it! - I went on a Sunday evening and Miguel was a great tour guide. There’s so much history behind Fado music and he did his best to summarize everything in such a short time. He was very knowledgeable and was able to answer several questions. One thing to note for those planning to watch a Fado show, they appreciate silence so you can really take it all in and enjoy the experience (& respect their craft). Great, and unique experience.
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Jose_v
Jun 21, 2024
Fantastic - My partner and I had a really good experience Manuel was such a great guide giving amazing facts and we learnt a lot about fado history and met some really lovely people along the way. The food and the fado at the restaurant it was incredible we would definitely be back and will recommend to anyone who is doing it. There was a lot of food the mixed girl plate and the chicken it was delicious great experience for the value we paid. Thank you manuel and this experience
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Rhonda_m
Jun 12, 2024
Fun night. - Nice guide! We enjoyed walking around and learning more about Portugal. Food was ok but fado show was very interesting.
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Sharonlr536qa
Jun 7, 2024
Fabulous Fado night. - We thoroughly enjoyed our evening with Miguel. He gave us a nice history of the Portuguese people and Fado. The singers were amazing!
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Stevengs6466qw
Jun 3, 2024
Great guided trip with Miguel through Alfama - Very interesting trip. Miguel is excellent. He was filled with information and very interesting. The music was incredible. Great performances. We walked through very interesting areas and saw beautiful sections of Lisbon.
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Flyer36225879308
Aug 2, 2024
Could be great but not enough time allowed to enjoy dinner and show - The reviews we had previously read were basically true - The walking tour was very informative, and we visited a beautiful spot to take photos of the city. However, we arrived to the restaurant and were basically rushed. We heard exactly 20 minutes of music and didn't have time to eat our dessert and we had to leave. Just not enough time. They should add at least 45 minutes to this event. We would have liked to stay and enjoy dessert and a drink and listen to music for at least another hour.
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