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- Spanish
Discover Fado on a tour around the places where musicians and Fadistas (Fado singers) have earned their living for decades.
There is a special kind of magic about Fado music. Elected in 2011 as World Heritage by UNESCO, Fado and its history continue to play an important role in the everyday life of the neighborhoods you are going to visit.
A Fadista will accompany the tour singing in the alleys, squares and local taverns that have played an important part in Fado’s history.
At the end of the tour, enjoy another fado performance while also enjoying traditional Portuguese appetizers and a jar of Portuguese made wine in one of the most known Fado houses of Alfama, all included in the price of the tour!
The tour will take you through the following areas: Mouraria | Alfama
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide at the entrance of Capela da Senhora da Saúde at Martim Moniz in Rua da Mouraria 1, 1100-341 Lisboa Directions: By Metro Station: Martim Moniz / First Stop Tramway "28" Dates: Daily, except Friday and Saturday
The tour ends at a Fado house with a show and some light snacks
Itinerary
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Praca Martim Moniz (Pass by)
Learn about the origins of fado music on a 3-hour walking tour of the Lisbon neighborhoods where it originated. As you explore, you will be accompanied by a live fado singer and guide. Experience the magic of Portuguese fado, a form of music listed by UNESCO as of “World Intangible Cultural Heritage.” An important part of everyday life in Lisbon, there is no better way to learn about Portuguese culture than through a close encounter with fado in the nation’s capital. You will go to some typical fado houses, where fadistas have earned their living for decades. Wander the alleys and squares around Praca Martim Moniz, a multicultural part of Lisbon that is off the usual tourist route.
Admission ticket free -
Moorish Quarter (Pass by)
Discover local taverns instrumental in the history of fado culture in the Mouraria district.
Admission ticket free -
Alfama (Pass by)
Then, stop for a delicious snack wine and show in one of the authentic fado houses of Alfama.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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