Lisbon: Fado and Food Walking Tour
ID: GYG195620-303662
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
This walking tour combines two things that define the city of Lisbon: traditional food and Fado music.
Sailors, fishermen and sea merchants, often away from home, were the pioneers of this musical genre, and would sing this beautiful and yet melancholic music with a zest of "saudade", an emotion of longing or homesickness for their distant loved ones. Currently, Fado is considered part of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage. It is more than just a genre, it is a way of feeling and the sung expression of the Portuguese soul.
You will pass by historical neighborhoods such as Bairro Alto, Alfama, and Mouraria, to learn more about the traditional aspects of life, so you can get a feel of the city like a true local, a ‘Lisboeta’. During the tour you will try a variety of food samples and wines and get to see real live performances from ‘fadistas’ alongside the traditional sound of the Portuguese guitar.
You will start in Bairro Alto, one of the most traditional areas to enjoy Fado in Lisbon. Here you'll have some food samples and a glimpse of the Fado music genre. Afterwards, you walk towards downtown and go through Mouraria, one of the most traditional districts in Lisbon, where according to the traditions, the first lady who sang Fado for the first time was born: Severa.
Discover the Mozarabian district and it's narrow streets, full of charm. Here you'll get a cultural insight into this music genre and some more food and drink samples. You finish this tour with a beautiful walk around the castle hill towards Alfama and you will have a diverse food tasting along with a Fado Show. You'll feel like a true Lisboeta.
Highlights
- Listen to Fado in historical neighborhoods, such as Bairro Alto, Alfama, and Mouraria
- Taste traditional gastronomy and wines
- Learn about Amalia, Severa, and more iconic Fado performers
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please wear tennis shoes or other appropriate footwear for the tour and in winter, it gets cold, so make sure you bring a jacket
• At the end, choose whether to stay at the final restaurant or follow your guide to the nearest taxi stop or metro station
• Please be reminded that there may be more than 1 language spoken during the tour (maximum 2 languages)
• If you have any food restrictions, please inform the supplier in advance so they may have time to make necessary arrangements
• This tour involves a considerable amount of walking, it is not recommended for people with back problems or mobility impairments
• This tour is not recommended for children under 6 as they will be required to be completely silent during the musical performances
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You are required to bring and wear a mask
The meeting point for this tour will be at Largo do Camões (near the statue) – no pickup.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
