Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Sailors, fishermen and sea merchants, often away from home, were the pioneers of this musical genre, an emotion of longing or homesickness for their distant loved ones.
We want to take you on a walking tour through the historical neighborhoods of Lisbon where fado has its roots so you understand the traditional lifestyle of the city and to feel the vibe of the city.
Walking through the most emblematic places for Fado and for “fadistas” , where this music genre became famous, first as the sole of Lisbon but today a whole Portuguese identity.
We start at Bairro Alto, where Fado became famous among the high classes, heading next to Mouraria where, according to the traditions, the first famous fado singer was born: Severa.
Next is Alfama where Fado can be heard in every corner and where you will have a delicious Portuguese meal and a live fado show. Silence fado will be sung.
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Professional guide
Dinner & Live Fado Performance
Pick-up & drop-off at hotel
Multiple musical live performances (~10 minutes each)
Tips & Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Personal Expenses
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Traveler pickup
Lisbon, Portugal
Bairro Alto, Lisbon, Portugal The walking tour starts in Bairro Alto, here there are still some Fado houses with live shows, and was the place where fado became appreciated by the aristocracy.
Rossio Train Station, Lisbon, Portugal From Barrio Alto we walk down to Rossio, passing by the Rossio train station where we can see a tribute statue to fado, we’ll also talk and present some other aspect of the history of Lisbon.
Alfama, Lisbon, Portugal On the way from Mouraria to Alfama we will pass by some other iconic places for the fado history like murals, tile panels, cobblestone decorations, statues, all focused on the fado thematic.
The walking tour will end with a Fado Live Show in Alfama, as this was the birth place of fado.
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please be reminded that there may be more than one language spoken during the tour (max. two languages).
English, Spanish and Portuguese are available all year round.
A CONSIDERABLE amount of walking is involved. Not recommended for people with back problems, heart condition and mobility handicap.
Not wheelchair accessible.
In case of adverse weather conditions (e. g. heavy rain), the tour can be cancelled, without prior notice. Refund will be given in these cases.
It is not recommended to bring children below age 6 (during musical performances, it is required to be totally silent, including pausing from eating)
There's no special dress code, although it's recommended not to bring slippers or beachwear. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
devin_G
12 Mar 2023
We had a wonderful time. The tour was just the right amount of time and dinner was great. Our guide was excellent and very knowledgeable. We would highly recommend doing this tour. As always be ready to walk up hill a lot :).
Victoria_V
06 Mar 2023
Had the most magical night on this tour! It was just me and a friend on the tour and had a great time with Thiago he was awesome. Knew the city well and taught us a lot. The Fado show also happened to be a private event because no one else came which was great luck. The food was amazing and generous the show was also spectacular. Only complaint is that we had learned about the traditional dress of Fado and our singers were in normal clothes would have liked to see the dress during the show. Would do this again 100%
Alan_L
22 Oct 2022
Our tour and tour guide was excellent.
The show was great along with dinner.
I do though think the coat was too high
This tour in
Lisbon
is organized by
The Cooltours (Lisbon)
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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