Fado Tour & Dinner

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4 hours

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of the experience.

Guide: English

English–speaking guide
Traditional dinner
1 drink
Walking tour
Live music show

Guide: English

English–speaking guide
Traditional dinner
1 drink
Walking tour
Live music show

This activity includes a walking tour, dinner, and a fado show to experience Portuguese culture in the Alfama neighborhood, the birthplace of Portuguese fado.

Tour Details

At the agreed time, we'll meet at the Rossio Train Station to start the fado tour through the Alfama neighborhood, which became part of UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2011.

We'll begin with a walking tour through Mouraria and Alfama for about an hour. This will include exploring the working-class neighborhoods where fado originated in the 12th century. Our guide will provide insights into the history and cultural significance of fado and its influence on Portuguese identity.

Next, we'll enjoy a traditional 3-course dinner with a drink in a Fado house located in one of Lisbon's most traditional neighborhoods. Vegetarian options are available. During dinner, a live music show will feature the melancholic melodies of Portuguese music, traditionally accompanied by a Portuguese guitar and known for its sentimental lyrics.

After the show, you may choose to explore the Alfama neighborhood further at your leisure.

Meeting point:

Ferroviária do Rossio Station

Map

Instructions

We'll meet at the agreed time at the following point in Lisbon: Destination Hostel reception, second floor of Rossio railway station, in Lisbon. You'll need to enter the station and go to the second floor. The hostel in front of the train station ticket offices.

Please arrive there at least 10 minutes before the tour is due to start.