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Mouraria Fado Tour: Discover Thugs, Whores, and Urban Poetry
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Lisboa
Mouraria is renowned as the birthplace of fado, hosting numerous celebrated singers and forming the backdrop for several of its iconic songs. What is the connection between this neighborhood and the national song, and does it endure? This will introduce you to the famous singers, their popular songs, and the very lanes that turned into fado.
Mouraria is renowned as the birthplace of fado, hosting numerous celebrated singers and forming the backdrop for several of its iconic songs. What is the connection between this neighborhood and the national song, and does it endure? This will introduce you to the famous singers, their popular songs, and the very lanes that turned into fado.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Escadinhas da Saude - The big medieval wall, the steep staircase of the XIX th century and the recent lift - the very backbone of Mouraria quarter
- Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Socorro - The place of the big mosque later converted into a Jesuit centre, the very heart of the neighborhood. Vila Andrade is next door and has also connections with…
- Escadinhas da Saude - The big medieval wall, the steep staircase of the XIX th century and the recent lift - the very backbone of Mouraria quarter
- Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Socorro - The place of the big mosque later converted into a Jesuit centre, the very heart of the neighborhood. Vila Andrade is next door and has also connections with fado.
- Monumento Mouraria Berco do Fado - Rua do Capelão, the cradle of fado, an incredible tiny street, full of history and legends concerning Lisbon song.
- Casa Fernando Mauricio - The streets where Fernando Maurício was born, lived and died. A start who never wanted to be a star, a legend of fado and Mouraria.
- Capela de Nossa Senhora da Saude - A small church which is at the center of one one the most popular processions in Lisbon. It is also a symbol of resistance of fado and popular culture against the Estado Novo totalitarian regime that vowed to destroy Mouraria in the name of progress.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Professional local photographer guide
- Private guide
- Local guide
- Professional local photographer guide
- Private guide
What's Not Included
- This is a walking tour with no food or drink offers
- Bicycle use
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Snacks
- Carbonated beverages
- This is a walking tour with no food or drink offers
- Bicycle use
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Snacks
- Carbonated beverages
Location
R. da Mouraria 16
Rua da Mouraria
By the Lift/ Escadinhas da Saúde entrance, between Salão Lisboa and the big Pharmacy building (Martim Moniz)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Go45901625455
Apr 15, 2024
Fado - A Story of Bandits, Whores and Urban Poetry - Last weekend, a group of me and I had the pleasure of participating in the tour "Fado - A History of Bandits, Whores and Urban Poetry", accompanied by Luis Maio, and we were completely satisfied with the experience.
Luis is truly exceptional! His passion for the history of fado and his in-depth knowledge of Mouraria and Alfama made the tour extremely enriching. He not only took us to the origins of fado, but also captivated us with fascinating stories about the evolution of this emblematic musical genre.
Walking through the streets and alleys of Mouraria while listening to Luis was a truly unique experience. He led us through the streets like an authentic storyteller, revealing the secrets and beauty of this historic neighborhood.
I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the culture and history of fado in Lisbon. Thank you, Luis, for making this experience so special! We can't wait to join you on another tour.
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Monicabn6658jh
Jun 19, 2023
We learned a lot - Luis was passionate about Fado and while walking, entertained us with stories of the history and neighborhood. He was very accommodating, pacing the tour to respond to our questions and my decreased mobility. I learned towards the end of the tour, that he is also an instructor at a media college and could have given us some photography tips. I recommend Luis as a knowledgeable and kind guide.
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Kathryn_b
May 12, 2022
Fado takes on life - As music lovers, we were drawn to this tour to understand how fado came to be. Luis, our outstanding and informative guide, did just that. He helped us see the significance of the neighborhood of Mooraria in many of the traditional songs, performed by the old time fado singers and the great love and admiration held for these singers. The tour was punctuated with samples of recorded musings - a very helpful touch.
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