Lisbon Food & Fado Tour: An Evening Out in Mouraria & Alfama

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Highlights

  • Learn about the history and culture of fado music.

  • Witness a spectacular live fado show at a top venue.

  • Enjoy typical Portuguese food—plenty for a full dinner.

  • Explore the Alfama and Mouraria neighborhoods.

  • See spectacular views from two famous miradouros.

Summary

Experience the magic of fado music and Portuguese cuisine on a captivating evening tour through Lisbon’s vibrant neighborhoods that will leave you spellbound.

Tour info

Duration
4 hours
Group Size
10
Pricing (From)
Adult: (15-99 years)
€109.00
Commentary
Afrikaans, English
Meeting Point

Rua da Mouraria 38 , Lisbon, 1100-341, PT

Dropoff location

Rua do Vigario 70, Lisbon, 1100-616, PT

Why take this tour?

Discover two cornerstones of Portuguese culture—food and fado music—as you explore the idyllic Alfama and Mouraria neighborhoods. Follow a local guide through the labyrinthine streets, stopping to savor authentic Portuguese flavors and hear fascinating insights into the history and culture of fado along the way. With this newfound knowledge, you'll be able to fully immerse yourself in a mesmerizing live fado performance at one of Lisbon's top venues, appreciating every note all the more thanks to your newfound understanding of this soulful art form.

Begin your evening in Mouraria, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Lisbon and the place where fado was born. Your guide will lead you past the onetime home of fado pioneer Maria Severa and deep into the heart of this storied corner of Lisbon.
 
After this brief stroll, you’ll swing by a beautiful old jewelry atelier-turned-restaurant for a round of petiscos, Portugal's answer to tapas. Try a selection of 3 different flavors of croquettes washed down with a local beer.
 
Continuing down into the Alfama district, your guide will lead you to two of the most stunning miradouros, or viewpoints, in Lisbon for a once-in-a-lifetime photo op. From these vantage points, you'll have breathtaking views of the city as evening falls. Along the way, your guide will begin to unravel the fascinating origins of fado, enriching your appreciation for the show to come. You'll learn how fado was born in the streets and taverns of Lisbon, and how it evolved into the powerful and emotive music it is today.
 
However, you still have one more stop before the highly anticipated show. Drop by the home of a real Alfama resident and sample her delicious homemade ginjinha, a cherry-flavored liqueur that you can’t leave Portugal without trying. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the local community and get a glimpse into daily life in Alfama.
 
Last but certainly not least, you’ll settle in at one of Lisbon's renowned fado houses for a sumptuous three-course dinner featuring classic Portuguese dishes like garlic shrimp, salt cod, and slow-cooked pork cheek. As the soulful notes of fado music fill the room, you'll come to understand the Portuguese concept of saudade, a deep and melancholic longing that is an integral part of the fado tradition.

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What’s included?

  • Local English-speaking guide

  • Expertly guided walking tour

  • Small group of 10 guests maximum

  • 9 food tastings & 3 drinks (enough for a full meal)

  • Tickets to fado performance

  • Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • The tour is in English.

  • This tour requires uphill and downhill walking on uneven streets, including a couple fairly steep streets. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty and should wear comfortable shoes.

  • Unfortunately, this tour route is not wheelchair or stroller accessible. Please contact our Customer Experience team to find suitable alternative tours.

  • This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, Gluten free (not celiacs), Dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, however, please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop.

  • This tour is not recommended for Vegans.

  • Those with dietary restrictions need to contact the tour operator before joining the tour so we can arrange your food, or we may not be able to accommodate you. You'll find the contact in the voucher.

  • Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.

Before you go

  • Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.

  • This tour requires uphill and downhill walking on uneven streets, including a couple fairly steep streets. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty and should wear comfortable shoes.

  • Unfortunately, this tour route is not wheelchair or stroller accessible. Please contact our Customer Experience team to find suitable alternative tours.

  • Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour.

  • Those with dietary restrictions need to contact us at [email protected] at the time of booking so we can arrange your food.

  • This tour covers a full meal.

  • The tour is in English.

  • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.

Cancellation Policy

    Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive or arrives after tour departure.

Redemption information

    Mobile tickets will be accepted.
    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption
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About operator:

Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.

In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.

Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...

Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.

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