Portugal · FADO SHOWS IN LISBON
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 fado shows in Lisbon justify the slot, priced and timed so the decision takes a minute rather than an evening.
Review of Lisbon’s Lisboa em Fado show: intimate live music, Portuguese guitar, Port wine, cultural context, price, seating, and practical tips.
“I loved the experience, and that it was interactive”
Hear Lisbon's soulful Fado, learn its story, and enjoy a Portuguese dinner in Bairro Alto for $57.
“Melissa was a very good guide. She was perfect for the tour as her passion for Fado was very clear. Her explaining the songs to us and heart behind it made it that much better.”
Review of Lisbon’s intimate Fado show near Sé Cathedral, with live music, Portuguese wine, medieval stone arches, and history.
“Amazing experience and amazing city! I can associate the Fado concert with many emotions, talented artists, and many interesting facts on the Fado traditions and the history of the fado guitar.”
Walk Lisbon’s Alfama and Mouraria, enjoy a Portuguese dinner, and hear live Fado with an English-speaking guide for $58.
“The tour was great’! Miguel was so knowledgeable of Lisbon! The dinner was delicious and the fado music was a pleasant to listen! I strongly recommend this tour, Rosalie”
Review of Fado in Chiado in Lisbon, a 50-minute live show with two singers, Portuguese guitar, classic music, and family-friendly prices.
“Welcoming introduction to traditional Fado. Very talented singers and guitarists. A little audience participation was entertaining as well.”
Review of Lisbon’s Mesa de Frades Fado night, with Portuguese dinner, live music, chapel setting, value, tips, and practical advice.
“The venue was very nice, singing was amazing almost crying. Dinner was amazing we could choose from fish to meat. We couldn’t manage until dessert it was too late for us .”
Explore Alfama and Mouraria, learn Fado’s story, then enjoy Portuguese dinner, wine, and live music for $59.77.
“Amazing tour and Miguel was an amazing informative guide . The Fado experience was enchanting. Great women with amazing voices”
Hear live Fado, eat traditional Portuguese petiscos, and share an atmospheric evening in Lisbon for $57 per person.
“Wonderful food for vegetarians and beautiful performances. Everyone involved was incredibly talented”
Hear soulful Fado in an intimate Lisbon restaurant, enjoy Portuguese appetizers, and learn the music’s story with an English-speaking guide.
“Great guide and restaurant! I loved the music! Server was awesome”
Experience intimate live Fado, Portuguese guitar, Fado history, and complimentary Port wine at Lisboa em Fado in central Lisbon.
“Enjoyable and educational experience of Fado. Very good singers and a brief movie of the history of Fado in one hour! Just long enough!”
Hear traditional Fado, sip a drink, and see Lisbon’s riverfront landmarks on this relaxed one-hour cruise from Cais do Sodré.
“The performers did well especially given we were on a small boat .Everything was well organised and it was very good value .”
Discover Amália Rodrigues and Portuguese Fado through holograms, music, VR, and interactive displays at Lisbon’s Ah Amália experience.
“Truly amazing, staff are so kind and accommodating, the experience is unreal. Well worth visiting for a bit of culture.”
Explore Lisbon’s Fado districts on a small-group evening tour with Portuguese tapas, local guides, live music, and a traditional Fado house.
“Diogo our guide was engaging and very knowledgeable about Lisbon and Fado. We began with a short walking tour which included many of the local highlights and our guide explained them all in detail and how they linked to Fado. Then we arrived at the Fado house and were treated to some Tapas and a drink. Our guide continued with stories about the history of the venue in between the fabulous musicians who performed. A very authentic and traditional experience.”
Explore Lisbon’s Fado roots, historic districts, sunset views, dinner, and live music on a small-group evening tour with hotel pickup.
“WE got picked up on time by Daniel, he was extremely pleasant and made the ride very interesting, the Fado Show was excellent as well as dinner. He took us around Lisbon at night which is beautiful. This is an excellent tour highly recommend it.”
Explore Lisbon’s fado roots with a singer-guide, Mouraria walks, an Alfama meal, and live music in a small three-hour group.
“Rita was amazing. Passionate and so informative. Really loved the experience.”
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