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Book Lisbon Fado Shows Tickets & Tours
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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.
Exclusions
- Meal inclusions.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Combo (Save 5%): Fado in Chiado + Jerónimos Monastery + Belém Tower Tickets
from €41
€38.95
Save 5%
- 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.
Combo (Save 10%): Fado in Chiado + Lisbon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tickets
from €42
€37.80
Save 10%
- Grab these discounted combo tickets to catch a spell-binding Fado show in Chiado and discover the rest of Lisbon with a hop-on hop-off bus pass.
- As 4 performers sing and play the Portuguese and classical guitars, relish the emotional flourishes of the national musical tradition.
- Access up to 4 hop-on hop-off lines. Stop by landmarks like the unique House of Spikes, the charming Praça da Figueira square, Belém Tower, and more.
- Personalize your itinerary with a 24, 48, or 72-hour pass, and make use of the in-depth onboard audio guides in up to 15 languages.
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
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
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.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Experience Lisbon on an immersive walking tour of its age-old neighborhoods, with a Portuguese dinner and Fado show, led by an English-speaking guide.
- Stroll around the colorful streets of Mouraria and Alfama dotted by medieval houses, and spot landmarks like the Fado Museum and Sao Jorge Castle.
- Prepare to be swept off your feet by scenic vistas of the city’s skyline and Tagus River from Alfama's viewpoints Castle Hill and Portas do Sol.
- Delight in a traditional dinner featuring a range of starters, a delectable main, and complimentary wine and dessert at a charming Fado house.
- Enjoy melancholic tunes and soul-stirring lyrics of Fado played on the Portuguese guitar as you savor your meal.
Inclusions
- 1-hour walking tour of Mouraria and Alfama
- English-speaking guide
- Dinner
- Live Fado show
- Insurance
- 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
- 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.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Things to know before booking your tickets to Fado Shows
- 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.
Why visit Fado Shows?
- Cultural heritage: Fado shows are an extremely important part of Portuguese culture. A visit to the country will be incomplete without watching at least one live Fado show.
- Global recognition: Fado music has received global recognition from UNESCO. The organization recognizes Fado as an integral part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
- Emotional experience: Fado shows are not just traditional folk music, they are an emotional experience. Even if you don’t understand the lyrics of the ballads, Fado music will still pull at your heartstrings.
- An unforgettable experience: Watching a Fado show live promises to be an unforgettable experience! More than the attractions and experiences, you will cherish the nights you sat in traditional eateries and experienced a Fado show live when you were in Portugal. This is the magic of Fado shows in Lisbon.
Which Fado Shows tickets are best for you?
If you are a solo traveler
Go for: Standard tickets
Duration: 50 minutes
Guide: No
- Enjoy a traditional Fado show in Chiada, and get lost in the wonderful world of Portuguese music.
- Great way to immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of Lisbon.
Recommended tours
If you are on a budget
Go for: Combo tours
Duration: Flexible
Guide: Audio guide and professional tour guide
- Save 10% as you visit popular attractions and experience traditional Portuguese folk music.
- The audio guide is available in 15 languages.
Recommended tours
If you are a history buff
Go for: Guided tours
Duration: Flexible
Guide: Audioguide and professional tour guide
- Visit historic neighborhoods and learn about Portuguese traditions with your English-speaking guide.
- The multilingual audio guide is available in 15 different languages.
Recommended tours
If you want to explore in-depth
Go for: Walking tours
Duration: Flexible
Guide: Professional tour guide
- Take a walking tour of historic neighborhoods in Lisbon with your professional guide.
- The English-speaking guide will tell you about Fado music and its rich history.
Recommended tours
Cancellation policy
Depending on your ticket, you can cancel your Fado shows ticket either 72 hours or 24 hours before the experience for a full refund.
What’s to expect at Fado Shows?
Traditional folk music
Fado music is the traditional folk music of Portugal. Set to intricate guitar music, fado music includes mournful ballads about lost sailors, broken hearts, and bittersweet romance.
Traditional meal
You can enjoy a traditional Portuguese meal as you enjoy live Fado music at the Lisbon eateries that are known the world over for their enchanting Fado shows.
Plan your visit to Fado Shows
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Entrances
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Fado shows open at 7:00 PM from Monday to Saturday. There are no Fado shows on Sundays.
Best time to visit: Plan to visit Fado shows during the spring and autumn seasons when the weather is mild and pleasant. For an enjoyable experience at the live Fado shows, plan your visit from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Address: R. da Misericórdia 14, 1200-443, Lisboa, Portugal. Find on maps.
Getting there
- By bus: 202, 758
Nearest stop: Praça Luís De Camões
- By tram: 24 E
Nearest stop: Praça Luís De Camões
There is a single entrance for the Fado shows in Chiado. The entrance is located on the R. da Misericórdia.
- Bathrooms
- Baby changing facilities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Dinner
- Hop-on, hop-off bus
- Book your tickets for Fado shows well in advance since the shows are very popular with tourists and locals alike.
- Plan your visit to the Fado show in the evening, so that you can enjoy a delicious meal while experiencing the soul-stirring performances of the Fado show.
- The best time to visit a Fado show is during the spring or autumn season. Plan your visit from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, to fully experience the magic of live Fado shows.
- If you are going on a walking tour, wear comfortable footwear for an enjoyable and hassle-free experience.
- Look out for Fado shows that feature local Fado singers at Portas do Sol.
- Fado shows in Chiado are available in English and Portuguese.
- Dress up in smart casuals to blend in with the locals and show your respect for Fado music.
- Show your appreciation for Fado musicians by actively listening to their music, and clapping for them between songs.
- Bistro 100 Maneiras: Bistro 100 Maneiras is a trendy restaurant near Chiado that serves a delicious fusion of Portuguese and European cuisine.
- Pateo-Bairro do Avillez: If you want some delectable seafood, then Pateo-Bairro do Avillez is the place to be! Feast on delicacies such as clams and lobsters, mocktails, and delicious Portuguese brandy.
- Dallas Burger Joint: For a delightful dining experience, visit the Dallas Burger Joint. The restaurant serves sumptuous grass-fed burgers along with crispy fries.
Budget: Hotel Borges Chiado (110m), Lost Inn Lisbon Hostel (360m), Centro escritório Arsenal (480m).
Mid-range: Hotel Inn Rossio (340m), Chiado 44 (230m), My Suite Lisbon (400m).
Luxury: Bairro Alto Hotel (130m), Montebelo Vista Alegre Lisboa Chiado Hotel (220m), Le Consulat (140m).
- Casa do Ferreira das Tabuletas: The Casa do Ferreira das Tabuletas is 210m away from Fado in Chiado. The attraction is known for being one of the few monuments in Lisbon with an original and intricate exterior design.
- Carmo Convent: Located 450m from Fado in Chiado, the Carmo Convent is one of the main remaining ruins after the earthquake in 1755. Originally a convent, the attraction has now been converted into an archaeological museum.
Beyond Fado show in Chiado
Hop-on, hop-off bus
You can visit all the different attractions in Lisbon with your hop-on, hop-off Lisbon bus tickets. You can purchase 24-hours, 48-hours, and 72-hours Lisbon bus tickets that provide you unlimited access to the hop-on, hop-off bus.
Historic neighborhoods
Visit historic neighborhoods such as Mouraria and Alfama-the home of fado music. You can also enjoy scenic views of the Tagus River and other nearby attractions while walking through these neighborhoods.
Frequently asked questions about Fado Show in Chiado tickets
How much is a ticket to the Fado show in Chiado?
The ticket prices for the Fado show in Chiado vary according to the type of ticket you have purchased. The starting price for the Fado show tickets is €20.5.
How to book tickets to the Fado show in Chiado?
The best way to book tickets for the Fado shows tickets is online. You may be able to purchase tickets offline as well, but purchasing tickets online helps you save time and money.
Why should I book the Fado show in Chiado tickets online?
- Cheaper rates: There is a significant difference between ticket prices online and offline. Online Fado shows in Chiado tickets are cheaper than buying the same tickets offline.
- Different options: You can choose from different types of Fado shows in Chiado tickets online. This varied choice of tickets is not available offline.
- Discounts and offers: You can enjoy huge cost savings when purchasing Fado shows tickets online due to the various discounts and offers that are available. These offers may not be available if you purchase your tickets offline.
- Cancellation policy: Online Fado shows tickets can easily be canceled 72 hours or 24 hours before the experience for a full refund.
What do the Fado show in Chiado tickets include?
The inclusion of your Fado show in Chiado tickets varies according to the kind of ticket you have purchased. You can choose from a standard Fado show ticket, a combo Fado show ticket to a ticket that includes walking tours of the neighborhoods that were the birthplace of Fado music in Lisbon.
What is the cancellation policy for the Fado shows in Chiado tickets?
You can cancel your Fado show in Chiado tickets either 24 hours or 72 hours before the experience for a full refund.
How long does it take to explore the Fado shows in Chiado?
The duration of the experience depends on the tickets you have purchased. However, you can expect to take around 50 minutes to 1 hour to explore the Fado shows in Chiado.