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

4.5 · 390 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 87% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Lisbon Operated by Lisbon Destination Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
4h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
19:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A walk through Mouraria and Alfama where fado was born, followed by dinner with a drink and a live fado show in a traditional house, at €55 per person.

It needs a minimum number of guests to run, and the route is not for reduced mobility. 4.53 from 390 reviews.

In our comparison: #6 of 6 in Fado Shows, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €55 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Couvert (bread, chorizo, olives); Main (grilled chicken, mixed meat, cod with cream, or octopus rice); Dessert of the day; Drink (water, wine, beer, or soft drink). Vegetarian options available.
  • Walking tour
  • One drink
  • Insurance
  • Live music
  • Extra drinks
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Children from €37 (ages 1 to 10). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 20 September 2026.

Reviews

4.5
390 ratings
Tripadvisor 214 · Viator 176

87% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 340 of 390

Star breakdown of all 390 ratings

5 stars
298 · 76%
4 stars
42 · 11%
3 stars
23 · 6%
2 stars
11 · 3%
1 star
16 · 4%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the historical context and Fado performances, but some find the steep walking route demanding.

Praised

  • Guides connect Lisbon's history with the origins and traditions of Fado
  • Expressive Fado singing that reviewers find moving
  • Walks through Alfama's back streets with viewpoints and photo stops
  • Many enjoy the Portuguese meal and conversations with fellow travellers

Complaints

  • Steep cobbled streets and many stairs make the walk difficult for some travellers
  • Some find the walking section and historical explanations too drawn out
  • Meeting point can be difficult to locate
  • Some enjoy the dinner while others find the food average

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (7 July 2025 to 1 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Departure Point: Reception of Lisbon Destination Hostel Get inside the Rossio Train Station, go to the 2nd floor, the hostel is in front of the train ticket office. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
19:00, daily except Sat; scheduled through December 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Lisbon Destination Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included One drink
  • Children from €37 ages 1 to 10

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Fado Shows

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #6 of 6€554h4.53 (390)shared
Lisbon Food Tour with 3 Stops and Fado Show Performance€1193h 30m4.92 (75)shared
Lisbon Fado History Cultural Walking Tour€303h4.86 (118)shared
Lisbon: Fado Show With Wine and History€2050 min4.81 (143)shared

Ranked #6 of 6 in Fado Shows by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €14 to €119, median €27; typical length 1h 55m. 0 of 6 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 6 Fado Shows

From €55 per adult