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Fado Shows & Nights in Lisbon

7 tours · €15.99–€119 per person · ★ 4.7

Fado is Lisbon's soundtrack, the melancholy songbook born in the lanes of Alfama and Mouraria, and hearing it live in a small room is worth an evening of anyone's trip. A booked fado night saves you guessing which venue is the real thing and which is dinner theatre.

When you compare fado shows in Lisbon, decide how much evening you want around the music. A walking tour that ends in a fado house pairs the neighbourhood's backstory with the performance; a dinner show settles you in with Portuguese food and wine while the singers work the room. Either way the room stays small, the lights go low, and phones go away for the best sets.

7 fado experiences in Lisbon from €16. Evening shows with dinner or drinks, small-group and intimate venues, free cancellation on most - easy to book online.

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4.9 Excellent 118 reviews
3h

Lisbon Fado History Cultural Walking Tour

It is a neighborhood that the traveler would not reach by himself ... in this tour we will know the most authentic and special Lisbon ... to travel it...

Free cancellation
€ 30 / person
4.7 Great 296 reviews
50 min

Fado Show with Port Wine at Historic Lisboa em Fado

Intimate Experience: Enjoy an intimate, microphone-free setting with a cozy venue and a small, respectful audience, providing an authentic and genuine...

Free cancellation
€ 15.99 / person
4.9 Excellent 67 reviews
3h 30m

Lisbon Food Tour with 3 Stops and Fado Show Performance

Full inmertion in the Portuguese traditions through food, wine and music. Experience the passion of Fado with appetite. You will experience a 4-stop j...

Free cancellation
€ 119 / person
4.6 Great 662 reviews
50 min

Fado in Chiado - Live Show in Lisbon on Stage for 17 Years

Fado in Chiado is a live Fado Show, on stage for 15 years. Enjoy a soulful fado show in the center of Lisbon and immerse yourself in a journey of ima...

Free cancellation
€ 23 / person
4.7 Great 49 reviews
50 min

Lisbon: Fado Show With Wine and History

Immerse yourself in the soul of Lisbon’s history at Fado & Fado, where music and tradition come together in a truly unique setting. Located near the L...

Free cancellation
€ 19.5 / person
4.5 Great 337 reviews
4h

Lisbon Fado Experience: Walking Tour, Dinner and Live Music Show

In this tour you will be able to experience it firsthand at a traditional fado restaurant. We will start our Fado tour by wandering through the alley...

Free cancellation
€ 49.4 / person
Private tour
4.6 Great 50 reviews
5h

Authentic Alfama Experience: Fado Music and Cultural Walking Tour

Watching a Fado concert is an experience that you must have in Portugal. Fado music is the most traditional type of music in Portugal, with nostalgic ...

Free cancellation
€ 99 / person

Guidekin's verdict

Last checked: July 15, 2026 · Ranked by review scores, review counts and what each ticket includes, all 7 listings read in full. Commissions never affect the order.

Seven fado experiences here, in two very different formats: 50-minute seated shows from €15.99, and 3 to 5 hour evenings that pair a walk or food stops with a live set. Quick picks:

Best overall
Fado History Walking Tour + Show

Three hours through the streets where fado was born, then a live set with 2 drinks and a cheese board. Rated 4.86 from 118 reviews, and only €30.

★ 4.86 (118 reviews) · €30 per person · 3h · 2 drinks + cheese board
Best show only
Lisboa em Fado (50-min show)

Cheapest seat on the page at €15.99: a 50-minute microphone-free set in a small room, one glass of port included. 4.72 from 296 reviews.

★ 4.72 (296 reviews) · €15.99 per person · 50 min · Glass of port included
Best with food
Food Tour with Fado Finale

Top rating on the page, 4.91 from 67 reviews. Four stops with 10 petiscos and a drink at each, ending with a live set in a Casa de Fado.

★ 4.91 (67 reviews) · €119 per person · 3h 30m · 10 petiscos across 4 stops
TourBest forPriceRatingDurationTrade-off
Fado History Walking Tour + Show Walk plus show value €30 per person 4.86★ (118) 3h Cheese board and drinks, not a full dinner
Lisboa em Fado (50-min show) Cheapest ticket €15.99 per person 4.72★ (296) 50 min 50 minutes and one glass of port, no food
Food Tour with Fado Finale Top rated (4.91) €119 per person 4.91★ (67) 3h 30m €119, the highest price per person here
Fado in Chiado Most reviewed (662) €23 per person 4.58★ (662) 50 min Ticket only: drinks and food cost extra
Fado & Fado: Wine and History Songs with storytelling €19.50 per person 4.73★ (49) 50 min Newest venue here, 49 reviews so far
Fado Walk, Dinner and Show Full dinner included €49.40 per person 4.5★ (337) 4h Lowest rating on the page (4.5); hilly walk
Private Alfama Fado Evening Private with pickup €99 per person 4.6★ (50) 5h €99 each, so a couple pays €198

Our editorial picks require a rating of 4.5★ or higher and at least 50 reviews. The full catalogue may also include promising newer tours with fewer reviews. Read our methodology.

Best Fado Shows in Lisbon, rated by travelers

The highest-rated experiences here, chosen by thousands of real reviews.

4.9 Excellent 118 reviews
3h

Lisbon Fado History Cultural Walking Tour

It is a neighborhood that the traveler would not reach by himself ... in this tour we will know the most authentic and special Lisbon ... to travel it...

Free cancellation
€ 30 / person
4.7 Great 296 reviews
50 min

Fado Show with Port Wine at Historic Lisboa em Fado

Intimate Experience: Enjoy an intimate, microphone-free setting with a cozy venue and a small, respectful audience, providing an authentic and genuine...

Free cancellation
€ 15.99 / person
4.6 Great 662 reviews
50 min

Fado in Chiado - Live Show in Lisbon on Stage for 17 Years

Fado in Chiado is a live Fado Show, on stage for 15 years. Enjoy a soulful fado show in the center of Lisbon and immerse yourself in a journey of ima...

Free cancellation
€ 23 / person
4.5 Great 337 reviews
4h

Lisbon Fado Experience: Walking Tour, Dinner and Live Music Show

In this tour you will be able to experience it firsthand at a traditional fado restaurant. We will start our Fado tour by wandering through the alley...

Free cancellation
€ 49.4 / person
4.63
★★★★★
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Planning a trip to Lisbon

Best time to visit

Lisbon rewards a visit year-round, but spring (March to May) and early autumn (September to October) are the sweet spot: warm days, lighter crowds and better prices than peak summer. July and August are hot and busiest, ideal for boat and beach day trips, while winters stay mild, quiet and great value.

Getting there & around

Most visitors land at Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), about 20 minutes from the centre by metro or taxi. The city is walkable but steep, so lean on the historic trams, the metro and short rideshare hops between hills. Many tours include hotel pickup or start from central, easy-to-reach meeting points.

Frequently Asked Questions

7 tours from Lisbon to Fado Shows are available for booking on Guidekin. The highest-rated is Lisbon Food Tour with 3 Stops and Fado Show Performance with 4.9/5 from 67 reviews.

Prices range from €16 to €119 per person. The most affordable option is Fado Show with Port Wine at Historic Lisboa em Fado at €16. The premium choice is Lisbon Food Tour with 3 Stops and Fado Show Performance at €119.

Based on 1579 traveler reviews across 7 tours, Lisbon Food Tour with 3 Stops and Fado Show Performance has the highest rating: 4.9/5 (67 reviews).

Duration ranges from 50 min to 5h. The shortest is Fado Show with Port Wine at Historic Lisboa em Fado at 50 min. The longest is Authentic Alfama Experience: Fado Music and Cultural Walking Tour at 5h.

Browse 7 available tours above, select your preferred date and group size, and book directly on Guidekin. Most tours offer instant confirmation and free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

Most tours from Lisbon to Fado Shows offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Check the cancellation policy on each tour page for exact terms.

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