- Advance booking: Fado shows are extremely popular in Lisbon, so it is a good idea to book your Fado show tickets well in advance. Not only will this help save time, but it will also help you plan your Lisbon itinerary.
- Dress code: Visitors are expected to dress in smart casuals for the Fado show. Not only does this help them blend in with the locals, but it is also a way of showing respect for Fado music.
- Minimum booking: Certain Fado show tickets require you to book for a minimum of two guests. For more information on this, please check your tickets before checkout.
- Combo tours: You can choose to club your Fado show tickets with tickets for the hop-on, hop-off bus tours in Lisbon. This helps you experience the popular attractions and traditions of Portugal together.
- Walking tours: Lisbon neighborhoods such as Mouraria and Alfama, are synonymous with Fado shows. You can opt for walking tours of these neighborhoods to fully immerse yourself in the musical heritage of Lisbon.
Musicals
Tickets to Fado in Chiado
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- Experience the unique Portuguese culture with a fado performance.
- At the heart of Lisbon, explore the best that the city has to offer - a magical musical performance.
- The musical form of fado is a symbol of the nation with a strong tradition in the historic districts of Lisbon.
- The show features 2 singers and 2 musicians who play the Portuguese guitar and the classical guitar.
- This musical style, epitomized by Amália Rodrigues, combines nostalgia, pride and hope.
- The musical form was declared part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Get your Fado in Chiado tickets to watch this cultural gem unfold.
Inclusions #
- Entrance to Fado in Chiado show.
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- Meal inclusions.
- Get full refund if you cancel 72 hours before the experience start time.
Combos
Combo (Save 2%): Fado in Chiado + Jerónimos Monastery + Belém Tower Tickets
- Opt for combo tickets to Portugal's top attractions showcasing the best of its traditional heritage – a Fado show in Chiado, Jerónimos Monastery, and Belém Tower.
- Discover the masterpieces of Portuguese architecture, with its detailed structural cloisters, at the Jerónimos Monastery.
- At the Belém Tower, explore the special architectural and historical elements of this UNESCO-listed site.
- Immerse yourself in the haunting yet brilliant tunes of the pride of Portugal through the musical form of fado.
Inclusions #
Fado show in Chiado
- Entry to the 50-min Fado show in Chiado
Jerónimos Monastery
- Entry to the Monastery of Jerónimos
Belém Tower
- Entry to the Belém Tower
Fado in Chiado
- Tip: To get the best seats at the Fado show, arrive half an hour early and choose your preferred seat.
- The show is available in English and Portuguese.
Jerónimos Monastery & Belém Tower
- Tip: After your visit to Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower, head next door to the Navy Planetarium or the Maritime Museum for a deeper glimpse into Lisbon's culture of nautical exploration.
- Since these are highly visited sites, plan your visit with enough time on your hands as there could be a line at the entrance.
- There is medium accessibility for guests with reduced mobility.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Combos
Combo (Save 10%): Fado in Chiado + Lisbon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tickets
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Belém Line (Red)
Marquis of Pombal Square | Restauradores Square | Rua do Comércio | TimeOut Market/Mercado da Ribeira | Museum of Ancient Art Antiga | Pilar 7 | National Coach Museum | Palace of Ajuda | Jerónimos Monastery | Belém Tower | Padrão dos Descobrimentos | Belém Dock | Alcantâra Dock | Estrela Basílica | Amoreiras | El Corte Inglês | Eduardo VII Park
Frequency: Daily, except for 25th December
Duration: 1 hour 45 min
Castle Line (Green)
Marquis of Pombal Square | House Museum Amália Rodrigues | Miradouro São Pedro Alcantâra | Corpo Santo/Cais do Sodré | Rua do Comércio | Casa dos Bicos | Terminal Sul Sueste | Museum of Fado | Martim Moniz | Portas do Sol (Castelo de São Jorge) | Restauradores Square
Frequency: Daily, except for 25th December
Duration: 1 hour 15 min
Oriente Line (Blue)
Marquis of Pombal Square | Restauradores Square | Rua do Comércio | House of Spikes | Terminal Sul Sueste | Terminal de Cruzeiros* | Santa Apolónia | National Tile Museum | Lisbon Oceanárium | Casino | C.C. Vasco da Gama | Vasco da Gama Tower | Lisbon Oriente Station | Torre do Tombo | Jardim Zoológico | Mesquita | El Corte Inglés | Eduardo VII Park
*Only on days with cruises docked.
Frequency: Daily, except for 25th December
Duration: 2 hours
Cascais (Orange: Lisboa - Cascais)
Marquis of Pombal Square | Jerónimos Monastery | Carcavelos (Rua do Gurué) | Estoril (Posto de Turismo) | Cascais (Hotel Baía) | Guincho (Parque de Campismo Orbitur) * | Guincho (Rest. Porto Sta. Maria) * | Guincho (Forte dos Oitavos) * | Cascais (Boca do Inferno) | Cascais (Casa das Histórias Paula Rego)
*Except on weekends and in bad weather.
Frequency: Daily, except for 25th December
Duration: 3 hours
Cascais (Yellow: Cascais - Lisboa)
Cascais (Casa das Histórias Paula Rego) | Cascais (Hotel Baía) | Estoril | Carcavelos (Rua do Gurué) | Jerónimos | Marquis of Pombal Square
Frequency: Daily, except for 25th December
Duration: 3 hours
Inclusions #
Fado in Chiado
- Entry to Fado show in Chiado
Lisbon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass
24-hour unlimited hop-on-hop-off access to the Belém Line
48-hour unlimited hop-on-hop-off access to the Belém & Castle Lines (optional)
48-hour unlimited hop-on-hop-off access to the Belém & Cascais Lines (optional)
72-hour unlimited hop-on-hop-off access to the Belém, Oriente, Castle & Cascais Lines (optional)
Audio guide in 15 languages
Fado in Chiado
- Tip: For further insight on Fado, stop by the genre’s legendary artist Amália Rodrigues’ House Museum on the Castle line.
- The show is available in English & Portuguese.
Lisbon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass
- Audio guide languages are available in Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Arabic, Greek, Japanese, Chinese, English, Dutch, Polish, Russian, and Korean.
- On game days, the bus will not stop or pass through Estádio da Luz and the Colombo Shopping Centre.
- Get full refund if you cancel 72 hours before the experience start time.
Walking Tours
Walking Tour of Mouraria & Alfama with Dinner & Live Fado Show
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- 7pm: Lisbon Destination Hostel
- 7:20pm: Mouraria
- 7:40pm: Castle Hill viewpoint
- 7:55pm: Portas do Sol viewpoint
- 8pm: Alfama
- 8:10pm: Dinner at Fado house
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1-hour walking tour of Mouraria and Alfama
English-speaking guide
Dinner
Live Fado show
Insurance
- Tip: Music lovers, look out for shows put up by local Fado singers at Portas do Sol, offering an unforgettable musical experience.
- Click here for the dinner menu.
- This tour can accommodate a maximum of 30 people in 1 group.
- To book this experience, you must book tickets for a minimum of 2 guests.
- The experience is not accessible for people with mobility issues.
- Note that the following are not allowed on this tour: tripods and flash photography.
- Get full refund if you cancel 24 hours before the experience start time.
Portuguese Dinner and Fado Live Concert at Historic Roman Theatre Venue in Lisbon
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Inclusions #
- Fado live concert
- Traditional Portuguese dinner
- Soft drinks
- Wine
- Coffee
Exclusions #
- Spirits
- Get full refund if you cancel 24 hours before the experience start time.
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