Lisbon Food & Fado Tour: An Evening Out in Mouraria & Alfama
4 hours
Max 10
Why take this tour?
Devour are the food specialists in our family, running all of our food tours. They're obsessed with finding the most authentic and tasty food and the biggest characters at the local market. We think that passion makes them the best at what they do.
Highlights
- Learn everything you need to know about fado—what it is, how it started, and why it’s such an integral part of Portuguese culture—so y
- Embark on a guided stroll through Alfama and Mouraria, the mazelike historic neighborhoods where fado was born.
- Enjoy a traditional snack, a three-course dinner, and three drinks over the course of the evening. You’ll leave full and happy!
- Meet one of our friends in the Alfama neighborhood and taste her homemade ginjinha (Portuguese cherry liqueur).
- See views of Lisbon that are straight off a postcard at two of the most beautiful miradouros (viewpoints) in the city.
- Sites Visited
- Mouraria neighborhood
- Petiscos bar (former jewelry atelier)
- Alfama neighborhood
- Various miradouros (viewpoints)
- Local home (ginjinha maker)
- Fado house
- Tour Includes
- 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
Experience two staples of Portuguese culture in one unforgettable evening.
Book Now
Total Customer Reviews: 30
Verified Ratings
4.4 /5
based on 30 Walks’ customer ratings
Rating summary by category
Latest reviews
Excellent
Anna Elisa was our guide. She was very knowledgeable and interesting.
The Foda tour experience was very enjoyable, music and food very good
Verified · Kathy · Oct 25, 2024 · USA · Female · 65 to 74 years
Excellent
2nd time with devour tours and wonderful. Jaime in Lisbon was amazing and so very knowledgeable about the history of lisbon and Fado music. The food and Fado music were fantastic! What a wonderful cultural experience to have. BRAVO devour tours, you did it again! will be using again soon!... until then, hasta luego!
Verified · Lucas · Oct 14, 2024 · USA · Male · 45 to 54 years
Great
The Fado tour was brilliant. It started with some cultural and historical aspects walking around neighbourhoods. Then we had dinner at a Fado House and heard some music.
Verified · Kirsten · Oct 11, 2024 · Australia · Female · 35 to 44 years
Excellent
Jamie was an amazing tour guide!
Verified · Carly · Oct 11, 2024 · USA · Female · 25 to 34 years
Excellent
I am so glad that we booked this tour! Worth every penny. The fado experience was way more than we expected and we felt so honored to be able to experience it. Thank you to Raquel for being the best guide ever!!
Verified · Danielle · Oct 04, 2024 · USA · Female · 25 to 34 years
Reviews from our guests
Lisbon Food & Fado Tour: An Evening Out in Mouraria & Alfama
Verified rating
4.4 /5
30 Walks’ customer ratings
Guide 4.6/5
Guest reviews
30
total guest reviews
Excellent 19 73.3%
Great 7 23.3%
Good 1 3.3%
Average 2 6.7%
Poor 1 3.3%
Latest reviews
Excellent
Anna Elisa was our guide. She was very knowledgeable and interesting.
The Foda tour experience was very enjoyable, music and food very good
Verified · Kathy · Oct 25, 2024 · USA · Female · 65 to 74 years
Excellent
2nd time with devour tours and wonderful. Jaime in Lisbon was amazing and so very knowledgeable about the history of lisbon and Fado music. The food and Fado music were fantastic! What a wonderful cultural experience to have. BRAVO devour tours, you did it again! will be using again soon!... until then, hasta luego!
Verified · Lucas · Oct 14, 2024 · USA · Male · 45 to 54 years
Great
The Fado tour was brilliant. It started with some cultural and historical aspects walking around neighbourhoods. Then we had dinner at a Fado House and heard some music.
Verified · Kirsten · Oct 11, 2024 · Australia · Female · 35 to 44 years
Excellent
Jamie was an amazing tour guide!
Verified · Carly · Oct 11, 2024 · USA · Female · 25 to 34 years
Excellent
I am so glad that we booked this tour! Worth every penny. The fado experience was way more than we expected and we felt so honored to be able to experience it. Thank you to Raquel for being the best guide ever!!
Verified · Danielle · Oct 04, 2024 · USA · Female · 25 to 34 years
Great
Everything was excellent although the woman Fado singer's voice was not pleasant. Others are passionate and lyrical.
Verified · Kathlyn · Oct 02, 2024 · Female · 75 or older years
Excellent
Our tour guide, Raquel, made this evening the spectacular experience it became. Her knowledge about the origins, history and evolution of Fado through Portugal’s history was extensive and passionate. The tour introduces you to some of the most famous Fado musicians as you wind your way through Alfama, where it all began. You see where they lived and played their music. The stop at a small neighborhood cafe for a drink and a delicious variety of Portuguese appetizers was much appreciated after hiking up the steep hills of Alfama. The views of Lisbon from the heights are worth the climb, but this is not the adventure for anyone with mobility issues. The visit to the home of the woman who makes her own cherry liqueur was a delightful surprise, especially since she served it in a small chocolate cup. The Fado restaurant and show were captivating, especially since we now understood what makes this expressive art form so uniquely Portuguese. This is a must do experience for anyone who wants to see a medieval section of Lisbon that wasn’t destroyed by the 1755 earthquake. You suddenly feel like you really are in Europe and this tour makes you fall in love with Lisbon in a way that visits to all the great monuments can’t achieve. If you want to connect with the soul of Portugal, you must experience fado.
Verified · Kathleen · Sep 20, 2024 · USA · Female · 75 or older years
Great
Helena was wonderful! An excellent guide and a wonderful evening of traditional fado. Thanks!
Verified · Elena · Aug 12, 2024 · Spain · Female · 25 to 34 years
Excellent
Jaime was the perfect guide in a perfect evening of food, wine and beautiful singing.
Verified · Raquel · Aug 05, 2024 · Portugal · Female · 35 to 44 years
Excellent
This was an absolutely beautiful experience. I enjoyed every min of this tour. Will definitely recommend to all
Verified · Jason · Jul 24, 2024 · USA · Male · 35 to 44 years
FAQs
Is this tour accessible for wheelchairs, strollers or for those with mobility impairments?
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact us at [email protected] so we can arrange your visit.
How much walking does this tour involve?
This is a walking tour that 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 we recommend wearing comfortable shoes.
You Can Also Experience These Similar Tours
Best of Belem: Jeronimos Monastery & Belem Walking Tour with River Cruise
Discover Belém's rich history and scenic beauty, complete with a boat ride and even a sweet treat, on this unforgettable walking and boat tour.
20
4 h
15 max
Bairro Alto Evening Food & Wine Tour
Spend an evening out in trendy Bairro Alto enjoying the classic bites and drinks Lisbon locals love.
217
3 h
10 max
Tastes & Traditions of Lisbon Food Tour
Taste why Portugal is a foodie’s paradise at the century-old shops, traditional restaurants, and modern cafes that make Lisbon what it is.
503
3.5 h
10 max
