Discover the soul of Lisbon through Fado, Portugal’s most iconic music. Walk through Mouraria and Alfama, learn about its roots, then enjoy a live Fado performance with traditional dinner and wine in a cosy, authentic Fado house. A true cultural experience!
- Mouraria.
- Castle Hill viewpoint.
- Portas do Sol viewpoint
- Alfama
- Fado House
| Included | Walking tour. Guided tour. Dinner & drink. Dinner set menu (this is a general menu but can change depending on the day): Couvert: bread, chorizo and olives; Main dish: Grilled chicken or Mixed meat or Cod fish with cream or Octupus rice; Dessert: desert of the day; Drinks: water and glass wine or beer or soft drink. Live music. Insurance. |
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| Not included | Extra food and drinks. Hotel pick-up and drop-off. |
| Duration | 4 Hours |
| Bring along | Comfortable shoes are recommended, as a considerable amount of walking is involved. |
| Participants | Minimum 4, maximum 30 |
| Important information | A good understanding of English is necessary. Not recommended for anyone who has difficulty walking. |
Further information
Fado is a Portuguese word which means fate, destiny. It’s also the name of Lisbon’s most famous musical genre, “the song of Lisbon”, characterised by mournful tunes and grief-laden, soulful lyrics that transmit a strong feeling of longing and nostalgia. In this tour, you will be able to experience it firsthand at a traditional fado restaurant.
We will start our Fado tour by wandering through the alleys and windy streets of old Lisbon on a walking tour through Mouraria and Alfama (approximately 1 h), where you can get to know the working-class neighbourhoods 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.
We'll end the tour at a traditional Fado house where we'll listen to the heartfelt melodies of Fado. Lose yourself in the atmosphere and mood of this typical Portuguese music genre played by the Portuguese guitar and characterised by mournful, heartbreaking lyrics. While you enjoy the music, we will also provide you with a typical Portuguese dinner. Homemade food, Portuguese wine, and an amazing environment are the keys to any good Portuguese evening.
