Devour Lisbon Food & Fado Tour Mouraria & Alfama Neighbourhoods

4.9
(72 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover two cornerstones of Portuguese culture—food and fado music—as you explore the idyllic Alfama and Mouraria neighborhoods. Follow a local guide through the labyrinthine streets, stopping to savor authentic Portuguese flavors and hear fascinating insights into the history and culture of fado along the way.

With this newfound knowledge, you'll be able to fully immerse yourself in a mesmerizing live fado performance at one of Lisbon's top venues, appreciating every note all the more thanks to your newfound understanding of this soulful art form.

Example Menu

Starter

Ham croquette

Starter

Fried squid

Starter

Piri-piri shrimp

Main

Cod and pork

Dessert

Homemade ginjinha and a dessert you can chose

What's Included

9 food tastings & 3 drinks (enough for a full meal)
Local English-speaking guide
Small group of 12 guests maximum
Expertly guided walking tour
Tickets to fado performance
Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Gratuities/Tips

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a red bag or Devour Tours sign. This tour meets at Praça da Figueira, 1100-241 Lisboa, Portugal. In the square in front of the statue of Dom João I (King John I).

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Begin your evening in Mouraria, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Lisbon and the place where fado was born. Your guide will lead you past the onetime home of fado pioneer Maria Severa and deep into the heart of this storied corner of Lisbon. After this brief stroll, you’ll swing by a beautiful old jewelry atelier-turned-restaurant for a round of petiscos, Portugal's answer to tapas. Try a selection of 3 different flavors of croquettes washed down with a local beer.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour is in English.
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
  • This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, Gluten free (not celiacs), Dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, however, please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop.
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Half-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Seasonal
Small Group
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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