LISBON · PORTUGAL
Lisbon’s best days out.
The 15 best fado shows in Lisbon, side by side. What each one is really like, how long it takes, what it costs and who runs it.
Lisbon’s intimate live Fado show with award-winning musicians, no microphones, and a glass of Port wine in the historic Baixa Chiado.
Most Popular“A very nice place with a great atmosphere. We enjoyed a 50-minute Fado performance. There were two musicians and two singers. A short film about Fado was shown, and the audience was invited to join in on two songs.”
2-hour Lisbon Fado show with expert guide, Bairro Alto dinner, lyric translation, and ginjinha. Vegan option, one drink included.
“I took part in this tour with my husband and kids (Teenagers) and we had a great time! Our guides, Carolina and Joao were fantastic! We learned a lot about fado music, had a delicious meal and enjoyed the company of lovely people at our table. Thank you for this experience and a special thanks…”
A 50-minute Fado show near Lisbon Sé Cathedral with included wine in a historic medieval venue. Intimate, explained songs, great value.
“Great show and singers and musicians. Entry up to 20 minutes before. Loved the history of the music. So relaxing. Cave acoustics are great.”
Alfama and Mouraria walk with traditional dinner and live Fado in Lisbon. UNESCO music and Portuguese flavors, 4 hours.
“Miguel was a fabulous tour guide. knowledgeable of many facits of the history of Portugal, Lisbon and Fado. The food was delicious and the singers and musicians were excellent. it gave us real taste for the style and associated cultural implications.”
Fado in Chiado is a 50-minute live Lisbon show with male and female singers, Portuguese guitar, and video, in central Chiado.
“I’m Portuguese and I loved the show. It brought me back to my roots. It was the perfect amount of time.”
Dinner and live Fado in Lisbon’s chapel setting at Mesa de Frades, with traditional Portuguese food and soulful singers for about 2.5 hours.
“Superb evening! Lovely venue, very good food, wine and service and fantastic Fado.”
Evening Fado walking tour in Alfama and Mouraria, followed by dinner and live music in a traditional Fado house. English tour.
“It was interesting. The guide was very knowledgeable. The two plus hour walk was quite a bit too long”
Lisbon fado dinner at Associação do Fado Casto: Portuguese tapas and wine with live fado singing under Roman-era ceilings.
“What an awesome experience of authentic Portuguese Fado—the singers (2 different singers) were each excellent, accompanied by very accomplished musicians; the food was abundant and also excellent, multiple courses with wine and beer (and other beverages on request). My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!”
A 2-hour live Fado show in Lisbon with Portuguese appetizers, English guide help, and a small intimate setting near Rossio for $40.
“Guide was nice and funny, he was right to the point, did not get lost in unnecessary details. We were happy to participate in the event.”
Microphone-free Fado in Lisbon’s Baixa Chiado with a Port wine, English/Portuguese history videos, and a 50-minute intimate show.
“It was a good introduction to fado…. A small intimate venue. A short movie to explain the history of of fado then 2 musicians & 2 fado singers”
1-hour Lisbon Tejo boat cruise with live Fado, great river views, and a free drink on Lisboat.
“Wonderful experience and we loved the traditional songs and music. Highly recommended”
A high-tech Amália tribute in Lisbon with interactive exhibits and a hologram-style Fado concert, in English, for about 1 hour.
“Excellent experience! Would highly recommend! Especially the end show which was awesome!”
Small-group Lisbon Fado night in Chiado and Bica with Portuguese tapas, reserved seats, and a passionate live music setting.
“Far, far far, above our expectations, and we had high expectations based on the tour description. We were thrilled with the passion Ana (our tour guide) exuded for her country and its culture. She spoke with sincerity and had an amazing laugh and sense of humor that made us feel as if we were walking…”
Lisbon by Night tour with hotel pickup, a walk through Alfama and Mouraria, then live fado and dinner in an intimate room.
“Spent 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…”
A 3-hour Lisbon fado walking tour through Mouraria and Alfama, with a live singer, authentic houses, and caldo verde plus chouriço.
“A real high light of our visit to Lisbon. Rita was great: explaining Fado and setting it in context, but also more generally about the history and culture of Lisbon. Really appreciated the effort she took to make notes on each Fado song at the restaurant and then explain afterwards what they were about. And…”
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