Hear traditional Fado music on a walking tour of Lisbon's Alfama district where the genre was born. Experience the charm of the capital's oldest neighborhood after dinner. Then, go to a Fado house and get lost in the mournful mood of the music.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 4 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the line through a separate entrance
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Portuguese
- Small group
- Limited to 10 participants
Experience
Highlights
- Listen to traditional Fado music at an atmospheric Fado house
- Enjoy a Portuguese dinner
- Explore Lisbon's oldest neighborhood on a walking tour of Alfama
Full description
Start your Fado tour of Lisbon with a typical Portuguese dinner in the Alfama district. Get to know about the local habits and cuisine in the city's oldest district, where Fado was born in the early 19th century.
Then, wander down the alleys of the old part of town on a short walking tour of Alfama. End at a traditional Fado house and listen to the mournful melodies of Fado. Lose yourself in the atmosphere and mood of the music. The quintessentially Portuguese genre is produced with a Portuguese guitar and characterized by heartfelt lyrics.
Fado was inscribed by UNESCO on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in November 2011.
Includes
- Typical dinner
- Local guide
- Walking tour
- Food tasting
- Fado concert
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Participants
Date
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Meeting point
Reception of Lisbon Destination Hostel, Rossio Train Station, 2nd floor, Largo Duque do Cadaval, Lisbon. Inside the station, go to the 2nd floor, the hostel is in front of the train ticket office.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Know before you go
- There is a considerable amount of walking is involved on this tour and it is not recommended for those with reduced mobility
