Private Tour: Fado's Essence

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Take a walk through Fado’s history, while on this 6-hour private tour from Lisbon. Head to Fado's Museum and explore the city's neighborhoods where the local music was born. In the evening, enjoy dinner at a typical Portuguese restaurant, along with a Fado show.After meeting your guide or getting picked up from your hotel, head to Fado's Museum. There, you will see the vast collection of music, photos, and paintings, that will show you the makings behind the local musical style. Next, go for a walk though Fado's origins in the typical Alfama quarter. Visit Mouraria, the city’s most eclectic quarter, where Fado became popular and where, on every corner, you can listen to it. Discover the medieval streets and homes as you walk as well.

As the tour progresses, your guide will offer you the local and famous ginjinha. This is a traditional liqueur that is made with sour cherries and consumed by locals. Then, you will be offered a complete meal that will allow you to sample Lisbon’s tastiest and most typical flavors. During dinner, there will be a Fado show, so that you may be soothed by the rhythm of the beat. Finally, before returning to your hotel, the driver will take you to one of the city’s most beautiful belvederes, where you will enjoy the beauty of Lisbon night.