Fado Free Tour with a "Fadista"

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English, Spanish
Guru: Take
Quality Verified Registered on February 19, 2020

Take is a small local company that wants to show its cities to the world. We have a team of talented and passionate guides who want to show you the nooks and crannies, secrets and stories of our unforgettable city. Come and discover Lisbon, Porto, Braga and Guimarães and all the charms and charisma of Portugal. 2018, 2019 & 2020 Certificates of Excellence by TripAdvisor.

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Voted the best original walking tour in the world.
7 different Free Walking Tours of Lisbon. Local guides with dozens of tips and advice.

The sound of Fado is much more than a tour, it is an experience. Here the guide is replaced by a fado singer who will take you on a journey through the different moments in the history of fado, but above all he will guide you through a musical style that needs 5 senses to be felt. We will ask you to close your eyes and listen with your heart.

"The question is to feel fado. Because fado is not sung, it is done. Fado is not understood or explained, it is felt"- Amália Rodrigues

Despite being classified as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, on this tour, you will listen to the fado of the Portuguese and listen to it too.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    R. da Mouraria 38, 1100-584 Lisboa, P...
    R. da Mouraria 38, 1100-584 Lisboa, Portugal
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    The guide will be next to the chapel with a Take Lisboa badge.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Capela de Nossa Senhora da Saúde
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Rua da Mouraria
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Rua Marquês Ponte de Lima
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Igreja de São Cristóvão
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Largo de São Miguel

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

58 ratings
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4.91
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Valentina 03 Nov 2023

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Travelled alone - Nov 2023
Mariana is just awesome! I did the most authentic experience to discover the actual identity of Lisbon and the Fado. I strongly recommend it as it's outside of the mainstream attractions. Thanks to Mariana, very professional, funny and a great Fado singer
Chris 02 Nov 2023
Boston

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Travelled in couple - Nov 2023
This is a fantastic tour! You will truly appreciate Fado by the end. You will learn about the neighborhood and how it is tied to the history and development of Fado - and who the major singers were and are along with their influence on the country’s social life and political history. The guide breathes life into the fado characters, dramatically relating stories and even singing some songs. It was fabulous and would absolutely take it again. Highly recommend!
Maria 01 Oct 2023
Molac

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Travelled alone - Sep 2023
Mariana is very passionate about her country, her city and her neighborhood and Fado. It was such a joy to take this tour with her, I've learned so much and have a newfound appreciation for Fado...
Ana Peña 29 Sep 2023
Zaragoza

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Travelled in couple - Sep 2023
Muy amena y canta muy bien
ANITA 28 Sep 2023
Vienna

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Travelled in group - Sep 2023
A passionate storyteller. We (6) lovrd every minute
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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