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The 15 Best Fado Shows in Lisbon & Porto

28 tours  ·  from $17 a head

A fado house is a small room where nobody talks during the singing. The 15 below compare the rooms, whether dinner is worth adding, what is poured, and which ones start late enough to feel like the real thing.

Porto: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine - Arriving at Casa do Fado in Porto’s old center
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Porto: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine

1.Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,498 reviews · 1 hour · from $23Our pick

Hear soulful live fado in Porto’s historic Casa do Fado, with a glass of Port wine, cultural insight, and excellent value for $23.

“This was a lovely way to see fado while in Porto. The hostess who seated us and poured the drinks was very friendly. The musicians were excellent. They explained a bit about fado too which was very interesting. There was a nice view from the courtyard where you waited to the river.”

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Lisbon: Live Fado Show with Port Wine in Historic Center - Arriving at Rua do Crucifixo 84 in Baixa
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Lisbon: Live Fado Show with Port Wine in Historic Center

Porto: Cálem Cellar Tour, Fado Show & Wine Tasting - Arriving at Cálem’s cellar
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Porto: Cálem Cellar Tour, Fado Show & Wine Tasting

Porto: Authentic Fado Show, Port Wine & Handmade Instruments - The instrument exhibition before the music
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Porto: Authentic Fado Show, Port Wine & Handmade Instruments

Porto: Live Fado Concert with Glass of Tawny Port Wine - Arriving in Porto’s Ribeira district
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Porto: Live Fado Concert with Glass of Tawny Port Wine

Lisbon: Fado Show and Portuguese Dinner - Meeting at Praça Luís de Camões
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Lisbon: Fado Show and Portuguese Dinner

7.Fado Show and Portuguese Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,531 reviews · 2 hours · from $57

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.”

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Lisbon: Fado Show with Wine in a Historic Venue - A glass of Portuguese wine before the first song
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Lisbon: Fado Show with Wine in a Historic Venue

8.Fado Show with Wine in a Historic Venue

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,294 reviews · from $19

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.”

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Porto: Fado Concert in Porto's Most Beautiful House - Arrive early to see the house
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Porto: Fado Concert in Porto’s Most Beautiful House

9.Fado Concert in Porto’s Most Beautiful House

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,201 reviews · 1 hour · from $22

Hear authentic Fado in a beautiful 19th-century Porto mansion, with excellent acoustics, a Port wine, and a brief cultural introduction.

“It was a beautiful night! The musicians are so expressive and really show that they love Fado music! The lead singer explained more about fado and also about the meaning of behind each song and the musicians shared a bit about their instruments. The location is also extremely beautiful ❤️ 10/10 would recommend”

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Porto: The highest-rated traditional fado concert (downtown) - Arriving at Ideal Clube de Fado
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Porto: The highest-rated traditional fado concert (downtown)

Porto: An Intimate Fado Show in a Historical Tavern - The first half: Coimbra Fado and student tradition
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Porto: An Intimate Fado Show in a Historical Tavern

11.An Intimate Fado Show in a Historical Tavern

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,093 reviews · from $21

Hear Coimbra and traditional Fado in a small Porto tavern with live vocals, Portuguese guitars, and a complimentary glass of port.

“It was a an amazing show led by various people. The location is right by the river and was very easy to find. The ambience adds to the vibe of the show. Also, made us sing along with them at times which was an added bonus. Would definitely recommend.”

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Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine - Entering Casa Fado ao Centro
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Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine

12.Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 998 reviews · 50 min · from $18

Hear Coimbra Fado in an intimate 50-minute concert, learn its story in English, and share a glass of Port with the musicians for $18.

“Interesting.. to hear the truth about Fado music. I've never listened to Fado music before. Now I know. 🎚️ It was great experience”

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Lisbon: Alfama Tour and Live Fado with Traditional Dinner - Mouraria, where Lisbon’s Fado story begins
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Lisbon: Alfama Tour and Live Fado with Traditional Dinner

13.Alfama Tour and Live Fado with Traditional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 970 reviews · 4 hours · from $58

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”

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Porto: Traditional Fado Show at Sao Bento with Port Wine - The one-hour program, from Port wine to final song
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Porto: Traditional Fado Show at Sao Bento with Port Wine

Fado in Chiado - Live Show in Lisbon on Stage for over 15 Years - Two singers bring different colors to the show
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Fado in Chiado – Live Show in Lisbon on Stage for over 15 Years

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