Lisbon Small-Group Tour: Fado Show and Dinner with Pick-up
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
Torre de Belem
Fado songs many were inged by sailors
Bairro Alto
Bairro Alto, there are still some Fado houses with live shows, and was the place where fado became appreciated by the aristocracy.
Options
Shared Tour in English
Duration: 4 hours Van Pickup included
Shared Tour in Portuguese
Duration: 4 hours Van Pickup included
Shared Tour in Spanish
Duration: 4 hours Van Pickup included
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Dinner & Live Fado Performance
Pick-up & drop-off at hotel
Multiple musical live performances (~10 minutes each)
Tips & Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Personal Expenses
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
132 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fado
laurie m,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00very enjoyable wear layers our host was very engaging, knowledgeable and enthusiastic and nice. car ride was great
Bait and Switch experience
DGK01,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Our experience is that they are a bait and switch. Offer one experience, provide a completely different, sub-par one. Our tour listed including "local delicacies (+15 samplings of traditional food and live performances in 2 different Fado houses" but in fact we had a 30 minute driving tour of the city, then the (very nice) driver dropped us off at a restaurant full of cruise ship tourists, and a very limited menu of very much NOT local foods, and a pretty crummy music performance. In fact, we left mid-way and found our own experience. And their response when I asked about this was equally pathetic - that Lisbon is experiencing high tourism, which has impacted the atmosphere and service at local fado restaurants. Just go to the Fado yourself - it's very manageable!
Great night!
John A,Sep 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Juan was an outstanding guide and driver. We loved the food and Fado music sets! Please note that there were 20 steps up to the restaurant with a hand rail.
Take the food and fado tour!
Michael H,Apr 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was so pleasant and full of great info. He showed us the school project of the history of Lisbon that we never would have found ourselves. Times our visit to get a glorious sunset and we also enjoyed the other person in our party. Lovely evening. Highly recommend.
Great Tour of the city
devin G,Mar 12, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful time. The tour was just the right amount of time and dinner was great. Our guide was excellent and very knowledgeable. We would highly recommend doing this tour. As always be ready to walk up hill a lot :).
Great tour and show
Victoria V,Mar 6, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Had the most magical night on this tour! It was just me and a friend on the tour and had a great time with Thiago he was awesome. Knew the city well and taught us a lot. The Fado show also happened to be a private event because no one else came which was great luck. The food was amazing and generous the show was also spectacular. Only complaint is that we had learned about the traditional dress of Fado and our singers were in normal clothes would have liked to see the dress during the show. Would do this again 100%
Very good but expensive
Alan L,Oct 22, 2022
- Review from Viator
4.00Our tour and tour guide was excellent. The show was great along with dinner. I do though think the coat was too high
Overprized walking tour
zeralein,Mar 14, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We did a lot of tours in different cities over the time, but this was one of the worst. First we walked 1.5h along the main roads to a restaurant where we were dropped off. The guide was friendly. But the explanations were not very informativ and some important information were only given on request. So some talking about fado before we were left with fado-singing without any explanations. We expected more insight for the price! The food was okay. Fado was nice. However, the food menu w/ fado costs 20€, not 90€! We could have done this by our own. Additionally, free walking tours, for instance by live history were much better. Even if you tipp adequately this is cheaper.
The best tour in Portugal and the best tour guide
resurbongolan,Feb 12, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00Spent 11 days in Portugal and was on a tour every single day. Thisbis the best tour that we had for the reason that our tour guide Tania was the best!!! She really knows by heart Portugal and everything about Fado. Me and my husband had a blast! Tania even stayed with us until past midnight although she gets paid only until 10:30pm. After the tour Tania even answered ny questions about Portugal and other tour that we are interested in like the buklfighting schedule,where to purchase tickets and other stuff. Definitely more than a 5 stars dor Tania!!!
Wonderful Night of Music and Good Food!
mad4491,Jan 18, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booking this through Viator which I understand is now part of Trip Advisor. Our guide picked us on time and took us and an interesting drive around parts of the city. She then dropped us off at the restaurant where we were served a delicious meal by very friendly staff. The wonderful Fado started with main singer who was a women who was fantastic. When she took a short break what appeared to be a member of the audience took over. He wasn't as good, but the whole evening was a wonderful . Not to be missed!!
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