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Porto: Authentic Fado Music by the River
5.0
25 Ratings
Vila Nova de Gaia
Experience an intimate fado concert with local artists in Cais de Gaia. Immerse yourself in the emotional and authentic expression of Lusitanian culture. Free for children under 13.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Cais do Fado - Discover passionate Fado musicians at an emblematic venue in a genuine and traditional concert of Fado, a UNESCO-listed Intangible Cultural Heritage. Accompanied by talented guitarists, the fado singer will perform emblematic melodies that echo through time. Admire songs like “Fado Menor,” which brings with it a more melancholic atmosphere, and “Fado Corrido,” which is an expression of a vibrant and determined Portuguese pride. Hear the voice of one of the city’s best fado singers. Through her powerful and moving voice, she is transported to the narrow and nostalgic streets of Portugal’s cities, where melancholy and longing mingle and are transformed into songs of profound beauty. Spend an hour feeling vocal poetry and the strumming of the guitar strings, sometimes sad, sometimes happy, but always full of emotion. Be warmly welcomed with a glass of one of the best Portuguese Port wines.
Adress: Av. Diogo Leite nº108, 4400-111 Viula Nova de Gaia
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Port Wine Glass for guests 18+
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Dinner
Additional Information
Experience an intimate fado concert with professional and local musicians in Cais de Gaia. Listen to fantastic music while taking in views of the river and of the city of Porto. Spend an hour feeling vocal poetry and the strumming of the guitar strings, sometimes sad, sometimes happy, but always full of emotion. Fado is one of the most authentic expressions of Lusitanian culture, known and recognized internationally as Intangible Heritage of Humanity., and this is a projet created and runned by the musicians themselves with support of the local community. Be warmly welcomed by the artists. At the end of the concert you can enjoy a chat with the artists to learn more about fado and its traditions, and even get the best tips about local places to go. Don’t be afraid to ask. Free for children under 13 Pet Friendly
Location
Cais do Fado
Avenida de Diogo Leite
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Onair59576446979
Aug 21, 2024
Don't miss this! - The performance was stupendous. Far, far above what we were expecting. Such a powerful and emotive voice from the singer and incredible ability from both guitarists. The venue was small and intimate. We cannot recommend this enough.
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Pianoaque
Aug 4, 2024
Ecceptual moment - How to say...magical!!!both on the welcome and on the musicians, the singer and the place on the river ...small intimate room with delicious port, bottle of water ...we had come with our children (which is rare for fado) and they were greeted with extreme charity knowing that I had a disabled little girl making little cries...they were smiling and in the end they even came to see my line...the singer let me dream and I had the Impression of being on the run in Venice...she spoke in French and apparently speaks different languages because she spent a moment with each nationality...hat down...the fado is a story sung and the..c was perfect...thanks for this moment
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Elsa
Jul 27, 2024
Fado experience - A great experience to know fado. The musicians and singer gave a magnificent show! Really beautiful!
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Elisak841
Jul 22, 2024
Short and sweet authentic experience. - The experience was great. It was short enough to be able to keep my 6 year old's attention, and even though we couldn't understand the language, the expressiveness of the singer's voice was just captivating. It would've been nice to have some explanations in between some of the songs to understand a little bit of the history involved but for the short time period, we enjoyed our time there.
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Happygoluckytoday
Jul 13, 2024
Fado at the water by local artists - Wonderfully centrally located and ran by local artists. We enjoyed a magical hour of fado with a lovely glass of port. Beautiful singing and guitars.
Must visit. Really high quality.
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Deanne_r
May 30, 2024
Highly recommend - The band was friendly, kind to the audience, took time to explain Fado in three different languages, and had beautiful music. Great setting and enjoyed the Port wine. Intimate setting, maybe 40 people.
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Andr_smu_ozf
May 25, 2024
Unforgetable experience - It was a wonderful and spectacular concert, in a secluded and endearing atmosphere, with incredible musicians and a singer with a privileged voice. The beautiful songs, without a doubt an indelible memory in a city that will remain in our memory. It was a Fado recital that everyone should hear. Thank you very much for this beautiful concert.
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Sbkava
May 15, 2024
Best way to spend an hour enjoying Porto and Fado. - fabulous talented musicians . Very special and memorable. so glad we went. can overlook the duoro with view of porto out the window while enjoying the music. wish they had a CD to buy …
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Onefatlady
May 8, 2024
Fabulous local experience - Highly recommend. Located in the boat club the view is beautiful while you wait for the start of the performance. With a glass of port included, and incredibly talented musicians, it felt like a very authentic experience. The repertoire had a real range and although I had no clue what the songs were about I’m guessing it was a roller coaster of emotions. Great value for money in a small setting.
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Chambonneaum
Apr 25, 2024
Intimate and authentic fado - Very nice moment in a small room of the nautical circle facing the arrival of the river shuttle.
The show lasts approximately 1 hour (at 5:30 p.m. or 7 p.m.) and is truly intimate and captivating.
We let ourselves be lulled by the voice of the singer who makes us share and participate in a warm atmosphere. The musicians (traditional Portuguese instrument and guitar) are very professional.
View of the Douro, the boats and as a bonus a small glass of Port to savor...
Magnificent experience for a low price.
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