Fado Music of Lisbon 3-Hour Cultural Walking Tour Fado Music of Lisbon: Cultural Walking Tour in Portuguese
ID: GYG48172-O-72305
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Explore the culture and traditions of Portuguese fado music on a 3-hour walking tour of Lisbon. Join a live fado singer in the neighborhoods where fado originated, before enjoying a typical Portuguese meal of wine, sausages and traditional soup.
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. Discover local taverns instrumental in the history of fado culture in the Mouraria district.
Then, stop for a delicious meal of caldo verde (a traditional Portuguese soup) and barbecued chouriço (spicy sausage), served with bread and wine in one of the authentic fado houses of Alfama.
Highlights
- Learn the story of fado music in the company of a fado singer
- Enjoy a typical Portuguese meal in a fado house of Alfama
- Get off the usual tourist path and discover authentic fado houses
- Hear songs sung by a live fado singer/guide
- Walk the alleys of the Mouraria district
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is not recommended for small children
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet at the Capela de Nossa Senhora da Saude, Praca Martim Moniz, Lisbon
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
