About this experience
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 soul 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.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
What is included
- Professional guide
- Dinner & Live Fado Performance
- Pick-up & drop-off at hotel
- Multiple musical live performances (~10 minutes each)
Not included
- Tips & Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Personal Expenses
Itinerary and highlights
Fado songs many were inged by sailors
Bairro Alto, there are still some Fado houses with live shows, and was the place where fado became appreciated by the aristocracy.
Rossio, passing by the Rossio train station where we can see a tribute statue to fado
One of the most tradicional Areas were fado still is tradicional
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 tour will end with a Fado Live Show in Alfama, as this was the birth place of fado.
Meeting and pickup information
- For logistical reasons and due to traffic restrictions, a nearby alternative pick-up point may be assigned, always within a short walking distance from your accommodation.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Cooltour Lisbon
Accessibility and practical details
- 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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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