Fado Singers

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 images of the most iconic places around the city of the sun. Talented male and female singers, accompanied by acoustic guitar and the masterful and unique Portuguese guitar, give voice to the Portuguese culture.

Four artists, male and female Fado singers and top musicians, open their hearts and invite you to get intimate with Fado in all its unique and different expressions. Immerse into the experience, with hand-picked personal testimonials in various languages, and see Fado up close and personal. Experience first, traditional Fado, an intense style from Lisbon, where it all began. Then, enjoy the stylings of the unique Portuguese Guitar while tasting a Tawny Port. Listen and witness the Lisbon and Coimbra playing techniques. Discover the Coimbra Fado, completely unique to the Portuguese people and sung live by a male singer, a former student at the Coimbra University, as tradition demands. Then, discover Amalia Rodrigues, the queen of Portuguese Fado. Watch how she transformed traditional Fado and brought unprecedented recognition. Finally understand how Fado survives and thrives through the years, and how it is preserved, as you will see by the end of the show.

O projeto "Fado by Casa da Guitarra" pretende oferecer-lhe a essência deste género musical num serão de encantamento e deslumbramento. Durante o concerto de uma hora, você entrará em contato com elementos culturais portugueses únicos – Fado, instrumentos tradicionais portugueses de cordas e vinho do Porto – todos profundamente relacionados à história portuguesa. A actuação do fado decorre num ambiente intimista, geralmente com um ou dois cantores, acompanhados por um guitarrista português e por guitarristas (tocando uma viola de fado). Um tradicional vinho do Porto será servido durante o intervalo para completar a noite e será oferecido um postal ilustrado, contendo alguma explicação sobre a essência do Fado. É aconselhável chegar 10 minutos antes.

Experience the Soul of Fado in Cais de Gaia Enjoy an intimate fado concert with talented local musicians in Cais de Gaia, set against the breathtaking Douro River and Porto’s stunning skyline. For an hour, let the poetry of fado and the strumming of the Portuguese guitar immerse you in this deeply emotional and authentic Lusitanian tradition, recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This project is run by musicians with the support of the local community, ensuring a truly genuine experience. Be warmly welcomed by the artists, enjoy a complimentary glass of Porto wine, and after the concert, if you feel like, have a friendly chat to learn more about fado, its history, and local insider tips. ✅ Free for children under 13 Pet-friendly Includes a glass of Porto wine Come and feel the soul of Portugal through its music!

Meet a collective of professional Fado artists who share a passion for Traditional Fado (a brench of Fado, considered the purest one). This style, considered the genuine art of Fado, combines all the aesthetics and authenticity of this music genre. Before the concert you will have the opportunity to talk with the musicians. They will explain you the different styles that are usually played in Fado concerts with musical examples and why the traditional style is the most artistic one. Before the concert, you'll be offered a Port wine. At the concert you won't hear mainstream setlists or any other styles like "Marchas de Lisboa" or Folk Music, often called as Fado for tourists or comercial Fado. It's the only concert in Porto fully dedicated to authentic and artistic Fado. Silence at the concert is required. Music will be played by a typical trio: a "Fadista" (term for Fado singer), a classical guitar player and a Portuguese guitar player. In each concert you'll hear two fado singers: a man and a women. You will hear 12 Fados and 2 instrumentals songs.

You will enjoy an authentic, emotional and intimate fado experience. The incredible architecture and beauty of the XIXth century house where this concert takes place, as well as the magnificent voices of our fado singers, in particularly our main fado singer Cláudia Madur (who is internationally recognized) makes this concert unique. You will also be offered a glass of Porto Wine and some traditional portuguese pastry complimentary. This experience is for everyone that is looking for an authentic portuguese cultural experience.

During this tour you will be enjoying a night tour in Porto. Prepare to discover the history behind the city's main monuments as well as the Fado. After 90 minutes of exploring the city with your tour guide explaining what the city has to offer, you will be driven to your fado show, where you will taste some local bread and olives and other appetizers, followed by a main course of your choosing with drinks and desserts included. Enjoy the famous Fado singers performing while savoring the delicious portuguese specialities. After the show you will be then driven back to your accommodation/hotel in Porto.

Full inmertion in the Portuguese traditions through food, wine and music. Experience the passion of Fado with appetite. You will experience a 3-stop journey starting in a Portuguese delicatessen store with wine pairing, followed by a traditional bar where we will have a very appreciated local petiscos to try, and ending in an exclusive and intimate Fado House "Casa de Fado". Food and Fado are abundant in Lisbon, the tricky thing is finding the authentic places where to enjoy not just any food but great food and deeply moving professional Fado instead of tourist trap amateurs. Our mission is to take you places you are very unlikely to end-up in otherwise and offer you a taste of the highest quality Portuguese petiscos (local tapas). On this evening food tour you will not only taste some of Portugal’s most traditional food, you will experience at the last stop one of the best things to do in Lisbon – listening to the greatest local singers of our generation in our Fado stop.

In this electric tuk tuk tour, we will go to the main viewpoints: Castelo, Bairro Alto and Parque Eduardo VII in a comfortable and fun way. Let us know how the city was born, where it grew up, the origin of the symbol of Lisbon, how the conquest of the Moorish Castle was made and the church where Santo António was born and raised, the square where democracy began and the monument of the 25th. April. Electric tuk tuk is the best way to navigate the narrow streets of the city. In fact, it's the only way we can park at major locations without having to walk. It is environmentally friendly – it makes no noise and does not emit exhaust gases. Having no glass, it allows you to take pictures of the places we pass. Enjoy your day! Don't get tired and waste time looking for what to visit. We are all set to make the most of our beautiful city. Our guides will show you Lisbon on a fun and knowledgeable tour of Portugal's stories and legends.

Step into the heart of Lisbon and experience the soul of Portugal through Fado do 31 — an intimate, authentic, and unforgettable journey into traditional Fado music. Our ticket offers more than just a performance: it's a cultural immersion. Set in a cozy venue with just 31 seats, you'll be up close with talented musicians and singers performing completely acoustically — no microphones, no amplifiers, just pure emotion. With two daily live performances (at 3:30 PM and 5:00 PM) and optional sessions for groups, each 50-minute show includes a complimentary glass of Porto wine or Ginjinha, adding a tasteful Portuguese touch. Our storytelling element introduces guests to the fascinating history of Fado and its legendary figures, making the experience both entertaining and enriching. Unlike larger shows, Fado do 31 ensures a warm, personal connection to the music — the way Fado was meant to be heard. Book now and discover why travelers and locals alike call it a must-do in Lisbon.

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Portugal's soul with our enchanting Fado show. Immerse yourself in an intimate setting where soul-stirring melodies, expressive vocals, and acoustic guitar converge to create an emotional tapestry. Additional typical Portuguese food and wine will be available to order, You will be going to the place where fado was born, the oldest neighborhood in town. There will be 2 singers, usually a man and a woman. If you are lucky they will also do a duet. Our performers, draped in traditional attire, breathe life into nostalgic themes of longing and fate, transporting you to the heart of Portuguese culture. A Fado show is more than a performance; it's an immersive cultural encounter that will leave a lasting impression. Due to its cultural importance and unique style, this musical form was declared part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Book now for an authentic and unforgettable journey into the heart of Fado.

Tour of Lisbon, a perfect tour for those who really want to know and understand the city and its successive changes, with the permanence of different civilizations from the Romans to the Arabs, without forgetting the great earthquake. At the end of the day, we want you to arrive at your hotel (or any other) feeling like a real “alphacinha”, in addition to visiting the most important points, understand the city and the contribution of the various civilizations that have passed through there. Carried out in our company, on our tour in a comfortable and 100% flexible way.

Inside one of the most beautiful Railway Stations in the world you will find a true relic of Portuguese Culture. In this place, where those who visit us are always our guests, we provide the most authentic Fado concert. We welcome our guests with the joy of those who do what they love and those who want to share Art. Feel the involvement and emotion of listening to a Fado singer sharing his story and his destiny. Enjoy the surprises that unexpectedly happen. Here, feel at home and share with us the love we have for music.

Discover Fado on a tour around the places where musicians and Fadistas (Fado singers) have earned their living for decades. There is a special kind of magic about Fado music. Elected in 2011 as World Heritage by UNESCO, Fado and its history continue to play an important role in the everyday life of the neighborhoods you are going to visit. A Fadista will accompany the tour singing in the alleys, squares and local taverns that have played an important part in Fado’s history. At the end of the tour, enjoy another fado performance while also enjoying traditional Portuguese appetizers and a jar of Portuguese made wine in one of the most known Fado houses of Alfama, all included in the price of the tour! The tour will take you through the following areas: Mouraria | Alfama

Canto do Poeta is a fado house located in Lisbon's Estrela neighbourhood, known for its authenticity and the quality of its artistic cast. The house is home to more than a dozen fado singers and eight excellent musicians who perform on alternate nights, offering audiences a rich and diverse programme. Each show is carefully selected to honour both established names and new talents, always accompanied by Portuguese guitar and Fado viola. The intimate atmosphere and natural acoustics of the venue make each night a unique and memorable experience. Ideal for those who want to immerse themselves in the Fado tradition in a genuine way, away from the more commercial tourist circuits. This experience at Canto do Poeta includes a full menu, including traditional couvert, starters, main course, dessert, coffee and drinks.

Visit one of the most beautiful monasteries in Portugal with a local guide and after the visit, enjoy the authenticity of Fado, performed by our Fado singer, accompanied by the Portuguese guitar and the Viola de Fado. Discover different elements of Portuguese culture and heritage, accompanied by a glass of Port Wine and a Singeverga Liqueur, handcrafted by the Benedictine monks of the Singeverga Monastery in Portugal. You will also have the opportunity to visit a shop with products produced by monks from Portugal. We recommend arriving 30 minutes in advance.

Enjoy a Fado show that offers an immersive experience that narrates the history and evolution of this musical genre, recognized as Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Through historical videos and phonograms, the audience is transported to the moments and Fados that marked Lisbon, especially in the Alfama neighborhood, where Fado was born. Accompanied by fado singers and musicians, the show provides an emotional and cultural journey, celebrating the Portuguese musical soul. Lasting approximately one hour, the experience is enriched by a glass of Moscatel de Setúbal, a liqueur wine typical of the Lisbon region, which complements the authentic and memorable atmosphere. “Lisboa ao Entardecer” is more than a show; it's a celebration of the tradition, history and emotion of Fado, inviting the audience to immerse themselves in the essence of Lisbon and experience unique moments to the sound of guitars and voices telling the stories of the city.

Sailors, fishermen and sea merchants, often away from home, were the pioneers of this musical genre, an emotion of longing or homesickness for their distant loved ones. We want to take you on a walking tour through the historical neighborhoods of Lisbon where fado has its roots so you understand the traditional lifestyle of the city and to feel the vibe of the city. Walking through the most emblematic places for Fado and for “fadistas” , where this music genre became famous, first as the sole of Lisbon but today a whole Portuguese identity. We start at Bairro Alto, where Fado became famous among the high classes, heading next to Mouraria where, according to the traditions, the first famous fado singer was born: Severa. Next is Alfama where Fado can be heard in every corner and where you will have a delicious Portuguese meal and a live fado show. Silence fado will be sung.

While cycling and drinking on our Lisbon Beer Bike, they have one of the most beautiful views of the city. It's an activity for any age and for any type of group!

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 and melancholic feelings in the lyrics, such as saudade and love, accompanied by the Portuguese guitar. Is an experience in one of the best and charismatic restaurants in the old quarter of Lisbon, in the ancient neighborhood of Alfama, to listen to the Fado show with high quality musicians and professional singers. We offer a tour that includes pick up and drop off at your accommodation, as well as a night sightseeing tour passing by the most emblematic places and viewpoints of Lisbon.