Lisbon Fado Tour with Dinner
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Guide: English
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Experience Highlights
Join this Lisbon fado tour with dinner and explore the city's oldest, most authentic neighborhoods—Alfama and Mouraria—while discovering the origins and evolution of Fado, a musical genre that embodies nostalgia, melancholy, and the Portuguese spirit.
Meet your group of around 30 travelers at the centrally located Lisbon Destination Hostel (Rossio Station) before setting off on this unforgettable experience.
Led by an expert English-speaking guide, you'll wander through historic alleyways while learning about Fado's cultural significance and how this genre has shaped Portugal's identity and soul.
After your walking tour, you'll arrive at a traditional fado house—the perfect setting to immerse yourself in the melodies that have defined the city's history. There, you'll enjoy a live performance by talented artists while savoring a traditional Portuguese dinner paired with local wine.
- Explore the working-class neighborhoods and streets where Fado was born
- Discover the history and cultural importance of this musical genre through a guided tour
- End your evening at a traditional fado house with live music, authentic food, and fine wine
What’s included
- Dinner and drinks.
- Live music performance
- Local guide
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Step by Step
Experience the soul of Lisbon on a fado tour with dinner, venturing into the city's oldest and most history-rich neighborhoods, including Mouraria and Alfama. With a local English-speaking guide, you'll wander through narrow lanes and scenic viewpoints while learning about the city's past and the origins of this unique musical genre. Over the course of about four hours, you'll share the experience with a group of approximately 30 people, taking in the best views and most iconic music Portugal has to offer.
Along the way, you'll stop at key landmarks that reflect Lisbon's identity, as your guide shares the history of fado and its cultural importance, revealing how this music has shaped the mindset and spirit of Lisbon's people.
- Mouraria: The neighborhood where fado was born, brimming with authentic, working-class charm.
- São Jorge Castle Viewpoint: Enjoy unbeatable panoramic views over Lisbon's rooftops.
- Portas do Sol Viewpoint: A balcony offering stunning vistas of Alfama and the Tagus River.
- Alfama: Narrow, cobbled streets and the cradle of fado tradition.
At the end of the tour, you'll arrive at a traditional fado house, where Portuguese and Spanish guitars, along with soulful, melancholic voices, wrap you in a magical atmosphere. As you listen to the haunting melodies, you'll enjoy an authentic Portuguese dinner paired with wine in an intimate, unforgettable setting.
Reviews
- TT.I would recommend this tour to anyone interested in spending a pleasant evening in Lisbon.
- SS.Our guide was very knowledgeable and explained the history of Fado, showing us some highlights here and there, and then we continued with a typical dinner while listening to a Fado performance.
- EE.The music and the company were lovely and I thought the food was very pleasant.
- AA.I had a great time on the Fado tour with our guide. He was knowledgeable and friendly and we saw some great views of the city at night.
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Other Things You Should Know
- Please let us know of any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking
- It is not wheelchair accessible.
- Minimum numbers apply. Cancellation may occur after confirmation if there are not enough people to meet the requirements
- Meeting point: on the second floor of Rossio station, at the Lisbon Destination Hostel. We recommend checking the details on the voucher you will receive when you make your booking












