LISBON
Lisbon’s best days out.
Our pick of the 11 most popular fado shows, with what each one includes, what it costs, and who runs it.
A 50-minute, small-room fado show in Lisbon’s Baixa Chiado with award-winning singers, no microphones, and a glass of Port wine.
Most Popular“Lovely experience that teaches you about the history of Fado and the performers really engage the audience. Loved the chemistry with the musicians also, if you have a free hour in Lisbon highly recommend this experience!!”
A 2-hour Lisbon night with a local guide, 1.5-hour Fado show, full Portuguese dinner, and ginjinha, plus lyrics translated.
Lisbon Fado in a centuries-old stone venue with a glass of Portuguese wine, plus song-by-song history in about 50 minutes.
“It was very cosy which added to the emotion of the performance. Show was well worth it, service and drink included excellent, was running on time. Would recommend.”
Walk Alfama and Mouraria, enjoy a set-menu Portuguese dinner with one drink, then catch live Fado in an atmospheric house.
Enjoy Portuguese dinner in Mesa de Frades chapel and live Fado with soulful singers and guitarists in a 2.5-hour Lisbon evening.
Lisbon fado dinner at Associação do Fado Casto: Portuguese tapas, red wine, and live fado in a building above a Roman theatre.
“This was one of the most pleasant evenings we spent in Lisbon. The service was excellent, food delicious and the performance was fantastic!”
Two hours of live Portuguese Fado with acoustic guitar and singers, plus Portuguese appetizers. Meet near Rossio square in Lisbon.
“Great guide and restaurant! I loved the music! Server was awesome”
A 1-hour Lisbon boat cruise on the Tejo with live fado music, guitar, riverfront views, and your first drink included.
Small-group Fado in Chiado and Bica with a front-row show plus Portuguese tapas and a guide-led walk through Lisbon’s old quarters.
“I loved this tour! The group was small which made the experience excellent. Our guide Cristiana was very knowledgeable, very passionate and shared with us a lot of insights (and some secrets :) about the Fado. The place we visited was vibrant and great, the tapas were delicious and more importantly the whole experience will…”
A 3-hour fado walking tour through Mouraria and Alfama with a live singer, a guided story of origins, and a classic Portuguese meal.
A 3-hour Lisbon dinner with wine and an intimate Fado show at Canto do Poeta, featuring rising stars and classic Portuguese dishes.
“The performers were fantastic and the dining experience was excellent. It was my sister’s birthday and they really made it so special. Excellent food and such fun. Thank you!”
Sintra and its palaces, the Atlantic coast, the river, and the old towns north and east. Pick where the day goes.
