Lisbon · SHOW
Good shows fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Lisbon's Lisboa em Fado: an intimate, no-mic Fado show with port wine or juice and English-Portuguese context in 50 minutes.
“We enjoyed the music and learning about the history of Fado music.”
A 50-minute Lisbon Fado show inside medieval walls near Sé Cathedral, with Portuguese wine and English song explanations.
“It was perfect!! Wine was tasty, there was also orange juice to choose for w drink. Musicians were amazing! I loved that every song was described in english.”
A guided Fado history walk in Bairro Alto plus a live 1.5-hour show and Portuguese dinner with ginjinha, vegan options included.
“Tour was amazing, Mellisa our guide was a gem. She was very knowledgeable about the history of fado as well as the songs being performed. My wife and I always love to take in a show while in Portugal and being Portuguese myself I have a passion for what makes our country so special and unique with its culture and traditions. This show hits the mark!”
Lisbon Chiado fado show with two singers, classic and Portuguese guitar, plus Lisbon video. 50 minutes, English mobile ticket.
“The singers and the musicians were very good!! Beautiful music and very entertaining, Also the film part of the show was well done.”
A one-hour Fado show in historic Alfama with Mário Lundum, plus a complimentary glass of port wine.
“Mario led with passion! His warmth and love for Portuguese culture - specifically fado - was infectious. The guy who played the Portuguese guitar and the female singer were also incredible! I learned so much and I’m so glad I went. As a non-native Portuguese person, I’m so intrigued to learn more about fado and hear more of it. Portugal is truly blessed with fado and all who partake in it!”
Guided Lisbon Fado walk through Alfama and Mouraria, then dinner with wine and live singers at a traditional house in English.
“We had a great guide. We walked around for an hour and a half hearing some history of the area and the country. It was really cold so if you don’t like walking at night in the cold, this wouldn’t be the tour for you. We had great food and heard great fado music”
Microphone-free Fado at Lisboa em Fado in Baixa Chiado, with Port wine, English and Portuguese storytelling, and short history videos.
“Excellent experience, one of the highlights of out time in Lisbon. It is worth it, it is a lot of fun.”
Lisbon by night with a small-group Fado walk, hotel pickup, and dinner with live music. Learn Alfama roots in 4 hours.
“Very interesting, Tiago was very informative, the fado show was amazing, though a shadow of new approach, dinner also was good.”
A small-group 3-hour walk through Mouraria to Alfama for a live fado singer, guided history, and a classic meal.
“Elena is wonderful and so knowledgeable on everything fado! Ruka joined us on the tour and entertained us a few times singing different types of fado songs. he has a beautiful voice. we learned so much about fado and truly loved this tour. I highly recommend this tour as an introduction to the world of fado.”
Lisbon District cabaret dinner with Portuguese cuisine, a sensual show, and unlimited Portuguese wines for $76, in 2.5 hours.
“excellent nous avons adoré le concept et l ambiance c etait parfait le personnel est super sympa”
Authentic Alfama Fado show with dinner, hotel pickup, and a night-city panorama in Lisbon. Small group, about 4 hours.
“Hugo was a great guide & driver. I liked that he was able to pick me up at the hotel. The food was great & plentiful. The show was very good & they all were very talented”
Hotel pickup, dinner, and live fado plus nighttime Lisbon sights in a small group capped at 8. Starts 7:30 pm.
“They never showed up and said we didn’t have a reservation- I have their confirmation number and. Viator’s confirmation number. This is despicable!.”
3-hour Lisbon food tour in Alfama with 3 tasting stops and a Casa do Fado dinner show, English guide, max 10.
“It is a great way to experience wine, food and fado. We went to places that we would have missed on own. It was a lovely evening”
5-hour Lisbon dinner with live Fado in Alfama, then illuminated sights, plus two panoramic stops for night views and easy pickup.
“une sortie agréable et un guide agreable attentionné. Cette sortie nous a permis d apprendre plein de choes sur Lisbonne et de decouvrir le Fado, ce chant tradditionnel Portugais.”
Intimate Lisbon fado with musicians who explain the songs, plus a glass of Port. About 50 minutes, in English, near transit.
“Great experience overall. The music was absolutely wonderful. Loved learning about this history of fado and the Portuguese instruments. The Port wine was delicious too. Definitely recommend!”
Every kind of Lisbon day, and the best of each.
