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title: Lisbon Fado History Cultural Walking Tour
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/lisbon/tours/lisbon-fado-history-cultural-walking-tour/
type: tour
city: Lisbon
country: Portugal
price: 30
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.86
reviews: 118
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Best overall
rank_in_category: 2 of 6 (Fado Shows)
schedule_checked: 2026-08-31
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/lisbon/tours/lisbon-fado-history-cultural-walking-tour/
---

# Lisbon Fado History Cultural Walking Tour

**Guidekin's take:** A walk through Mouraria where fado was born, told by a guide before you sit down to two drinks and a cheese board and a dinner in company, for 3h at €30 per person. There is a fair amount of walking on hills. 4.86 from 118 reviews.

**Best overall:** 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 per person. Trade-off: Cheese board and drinks, not a full dinner. (last checked July 15, 2026)

In our comparison: #2 of 6 in Fado Shows, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

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 its streets will be like traveling in time. In addition, we will see where and how fado was born and that will help us to understand the show much better than we will see later.

And of course, it will not only be a tour, it will be an experience where we can meet new people and enjoy the company and the delicious dinner.

## Before you book

- Food included: 2 drinks + Cheese board
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €30 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.86/5 from 118 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Blue Emotion Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Spanish
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-08-31

## Reviews

4.86 from 118 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 114 of 118.

- 5 stars: 111 (94%)
- 4 stars: 3 (3%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 2 (2%)
- 1 star: 2 (2%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise historical storytelling and local tips; most accounts describe general city walks with little detail about Fado.

**Praised:**
- Historical storytelling that connects Lisbon's landmarks with its past
- Friendly guides who share the city's history with humour and enthusiasm
- Practical recommendations for food, transport and further sightseeing
- Clear English explanations that are easy to follow

**Complaints:**
- Many enjoy the storytelling, while a few find the delivery dull and poorly paced

Written by Guidekin from the 99 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (2017-08-20 to 2020-02-15); last checked 2026-10-03.

## What's included

- 2 drinks + Cheese board

## Itinerary

1. **Praca Martim Moniz** (15m; admission included) - We will explain the origin of the Mouraria neighborhood and the current gentrification problems facing the city.
2. **Igreja Paroquial de Sao Cristovao e Sao Lourenco** (10m; admission included) - Just below the church, we will explain one of the most famous urban art murals in the city and the History of FAdo

## Schedule

- Runs: Fri
- Schedule last checked: 2026-08-31
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

## Compared with other Fado Shows

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #2 of 6** | €30 | 3h | 4.86 (118) | shared |
| [Lisbon Food Tour with 3 Stops and Fado Show Performance](/portugal/lisbon/tours/lisbon-food-tour-with-3-stops-and-fado-show-performance/?format=md) | €119 | 3h 30m | 4.92 (75) | shared |
| [Lisbon: Fado Show With Wine and History](/portugal/lisbon/tours/lisbon-fado-show-with-wine-and-history/?format=md) | €20 | 50 min | 4.81 (143) | shared |
| [Fado Show with Port Wine at Historic Lisboa em Fado](/portugal/lisbon/tours/fado-show-with-port-wine-at-historic-lisboa-em-fado/?format=md) | €14 | 50 min | 4.73 (317) | shared |

Ranked #2 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.

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