Begin your evening in historic Alfama or Mouraria, the characteristic neighbourhoods in the medieval quarter of the city where this traditional folk music was born and enjoy an evening of music and delicious food at a spot that’s loved by locals!
Head to one of Lisbon’s most famous casa de fados, where you can hear professional fado singers sing this hauntingly beautiful music while you enjoy dinner. Or, if you’d prefer to really get off the beaten path, visit one of the area’s tiny taverns which have been around for decades where locals play for one another for a truly authentic experience after you’ve enjoyed dinner at a nearby restaurant.
Your Local Host will take you to spots which you wouldn’t find in a guidebook, where the locals really go to play fado themselves or sip the local cherry liqueur while they listen to others in the neighbourhood sing.
Spend time getting to know your Local Host, who will be able to recommend other spots to taste the best local dishes and regional specialities, as well as share with you other bars in the city you could visit to listen to fado on another night as well as giving you recommendations for the rest of your stay in Lisbon.
What To Expect
- Join a Local Host for an evening listening to fado, the traditional Portuguese folk music and enjoying some authentic local food
- Head to a casa de fado, where you can enjoy a meal during a fado show
- Or, if you’d prefer, let your local recommend an authentic neighbourhood restaurant and head to a tiny tavern afterwards to listen to fado, in true local style!
- Discover where the best fado bars in the city are, that you won’t find in a guidebook
- Hear this beautiful music in the historic neighbourhood that it was born in
Points of Interest
- Fado Museum
- 4 hours with a dedicated host
- Delicious 2-course dinner plus a drink
- Private and personalized tour experience
- Experience live Fado music
- Flexible walking exploration with transport suggestions available
- Food and drinks
- Tickets to any attractions
- Transportation costs
- Gratuities
Experience fado in Lisbon with a Local Host for a bespoke experience. Fado, the deep and heartfelt folk music of Portugal, is a communal passion of Lisbon’s locals. Originating from the city’s oldest area - Mouraria -, fado is an intrinsic part of Lisbon’s spirit, making this district (or the nearby Alfama) the ideal location to experience it. Adopt the local way of life and spend your night in a fado house where you can savour a traditional meal while watching a fado dinner show. Alternatively, visit a small pub hidden down a narrow alley to experience this poignant music, pausing at a local diner along the way. Led by a local host, explore the watering holes where true Lisbon inhabitants go to experience fado and hear the city’s top performers.
- After booking, you will receive a short questionnaire, so you’ll be able to tell us more about your interests and preferences. Based on your responses you’ll be matched with a like-minded Local Host
- Meeting Point
- Your meeting point is flexible, and to be agreed with your Local Host. Meet-up at your hotel or accommodation can be requested, or your Local Host will meet you at a convenient location close to the start of your experience.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
