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Lisbon Live Fado and Alfama Tour with Dinner

4.5
(157 Reviews )

from €32.40

Opening Hours

clock8 pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays

Duration

clockDuration of the tour is four hours

What It Is

  • Live Fado & Alfama Tour is a journey through time, Portuguese cuisine and music.
  • Alfama is the oldest neighbourhood of Lisbon, in which Fado music originated at the beginning of the 19th century.
  • Upon meeting with the guide, visitors go to a local restaurant where they have a pleasure to treat themselves with specialities of the Portuguese gastronomy.
  • After dinner, the tour continues on the streets, in the alleyways and on vantage points of Alfama.
  • By the end of the guided tour, travellers visit a Fado house to acquaint themselves with the iconic Portuguese music.

Your Experience With Lisbon Live Fado and Alfama Tour with Dinner

  • Begin your evening experience by enjoying specialities of the Portuguese cuisine at a local restaurant.
  • Afterward, tour the alleys and streets of the oldest neighbourhood of Lisbon.
  • Along the way, learn about Fado, the music that came to existence in the Alfama district.
  • Visit a traditional Fado house and listen to the sounds of this mournful music accompanied by guitar music.
  • Appreciate the atmosphere of Lisbon at night.
  • See landmarks of Lisbon and Alfama as you access viewpoints of the neighbourhood.

What Lisbon Live Fado and Alfama Tour with Dinner Includes?

  • Traditional local dinner at a restaurant
  • Walking tour of the Alfama neighbourhood in the company of a friendly local guide.
  • Complimentary Fado show at the Fado house

Things Before Go

  • Dress according to weather conditions.
  • Since there is a lot of walking involved, wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking.
  • Advise during the time of booking if you have some dietary limits or special requirements.

Tips

  • In the past, Alfama used to be a neighbourhood of Lisbon inhabited by the poor.
  • Alfama boasts various viewpoints from where you can see the Tagus River and various Lisbon landmarks such as the Castello Sao Jorge and the Se Cathedral.

Is It Suitable for Me?

  • You will enjoy the guided tour if you are interested in the past of Lisbon and local culture.
  • The activity is highly recommended for gourmands and devotees of the Portuguese gastronomy.
  • Don't miss the tour if you like Fado music.

Travellers Talk

  • The reviewers spoke highly about the knowledge, performance and English-speaking skills of the guide.
  • They also had a great opinion about the Fado singers and their passion.
  • Travellers that joined the activity have enjoyed dinner at a local restaurant, rating food as delicious.
  • They also received an excellent service according to the reviews.
  • Most of the participants highly recommend the guided tour to Lisbon visitors and would like to repeat the experience in the future.

Best Times to Visit

  • Anytime

Ticket Information


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    Address / Pick up Location

      Lisbon Destination Hostel, Rossio Train Station, Lisbon, Portugal

    Disabled Access

      The tour isn't suitable for travellers in wheelchairs or with reduced mobility.

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