Authentic Alfama Experience: Fado Music and Cultural Walking Tour
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Authentic Alfama Experience: Fado Music and Cultural Walking Tour
By Look Around Tours
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Ages 18-90
Duration: 5h
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Live guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
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- Professional guide and driver
- Walking tour in Alfama
- Dinner and Fado show
- Transport by private car
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Dinner
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Entry/Admission - Alfama
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
- Start:Traveler pickup offered.
- Option 1Hard Rock Cafe | Lisboa, Av. da Liberdade 2, 1250-144 Lisboa, Portugal
- Option 2Alcântara-Terra (Estação), 1350 Lisbon, Portugal
Pickup details- Pick up all travellers in all hotels/accomodation in Lisbon and Sesimbra area
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 66870P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 66870P2
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- S1329DOabigailh0 contributionsHighly RecommendFirst off, sign up for this tour! You will leave being nothing but satisfied and full of knowledge from the different wineries and understanding of the local culture. Andy is a wonderful guide. Extremely personable, fun and full of knowledge. He will take you to historic spots, check in with you in case you have questions and help recommend wonderful food and wine options that will not steer you wrong. This experience is more than worth it and book it quick before the reservations run out! -Abbey H. Visiting from Chicago, ILWritten February 9, 2025
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- deveno7890 contributionsBest day of our entire trip!This tour was one of the best days of our entire trip. We learned so much about Portugal from Rui - he taught us so much about the food (the market he took us to was incredible) and the wine region of Arrábida. The lunch stop was also amazing, with all sorts of options!Written January 24, 2025
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Ronald S
Columbia Station, OH1 contribution
We spent the most enjoyable evening with our guide, Riu, who was charming, knowledgeable, and had a great sense of humor. We began with a trip to the Graca Viewpoint for a stunning view of Lisbon at dusk, followed by a short walking tour of Alfama where we received a history lesson of Fado. We finished with a delightful dinner and wine while listening to the moving performances of the Fado singers and musicians. An excellent experience overall.
Written September 30, 2023
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Thanks for your contribution!
Rui is a very knowledgeable and professional tour guide.
This experience allows the traveller to dive into Lisbon culture and be familiar with old legends and our cultural and music heritage.
Thanks again for your review!
Written October 7, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Mine
Cologne, Germany2 contributions
Pedro, our tour guide, was very accommodating and culturally well-educated.
He led us through the city at night with the other participants from the group, who were very friendly by the way, and told us about all of Alfama's partially hidden historical and cultural highlights. Afterwards we went on to the Fado restaurant together.
The food and the menu in the Fado restaurant were quite varied and the three singers had great voices. I hope that we can attend another event with Pedro's team soon.
He led us through the city at night with the other participants from the group, who were very friendly by the way, and told us about all of Alfama's partially hidden historical and cultural highlights. Afterwards we went on to the Fado restaurant together.
The food and the menu in the Fado restaurant were quite varied and the three singers had great voices. I hope that we can attend another event with Pedro's team soon.

Written January 1, 2024
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It was a pleasure for us to realized this service with total devotion and rigorous knowledge!
Our team try to provide the best quality service in all our services!
Thanks again for your contribution!
Written March 9, 2024
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Graz B
3 contributions
Our driver, Antonio, arrived before agreed time and has been very helpful, polite, pleasant, caring and easy to talk to throughout the whole trip. The show was delightful, beautiful voices and rich guitar music in a small lively place. The food and wine were good. We got back to the hotel full of Fado and thinking how lucky we were to have choosenTony and his company to take us on this trip.
We recommend the trip, the company and most of all Antonio.
We recommend the trip, the company and most of all Antonio.
Written April 22, 2024
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Thanks for choosing our services!
It was a pleasure for us to realized this service with total devotion and rigorous knowledge!
Our team try to provide the best quality in all our experiences!
Thanks again for your contribution!
Written April 23, 2024
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Gretchen G
2 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
The experience description does not at all match what you actually get. No walking tour of Alfama, terrible food, no music bands…one singer with 2 guitar players in jeans. Not held in a true restaurant, more like trying to cram 20 people into a residential dining room. It hot and stuffy. Another couple from our hotel was there and they agreed. Very bad experience.
Written June 11, 2024
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Dear Gretchen,
Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your recent Fado tour experience with us. We apologize that the tour did not meet your expectations.
We strive to provide an authentic and memorable experience, and I’d like to address some of the points you raised:
1. Walking Tour of Alfama: We understand your concerns about the walking tour. Alfama is a small, local, and authentic neighborhood, rich in history and unique charm. Our goal is to provide an intimate glimpse into this historic district, and we understand if your experience was not conveyed effectively during your tour.
2. Food Quality: We are sorry that the food did not meet your expectations. "Guitarras de Lisboa" is one of the premier venues for Fado in the country, and we will certainly pass along your feedback to ensure improvements are made.
3. Music Performance: Fado is traditionally performed by one singer accompanied by two guitarists, which aligns with the authentic experience we aim to provide. While the performers' attire might have seemed casual, their music reflects the genuine Fado tradition.
4. Venue Atmosphere: "Guitarras de Lisboa" is a renowned venue with a capacity of 120 seats, designed to provide an intimate and immersive Fado experience.
We value your feedback and would like to offer you a discount on a future tour to show our commitment to improving and providing you with a more enjoyable experience. Please contact us directly at hello@lookaroundtours.com so we can assist you further.
Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to have the opportunity to make things right.
Warm regards,
Maria
Guest Relations Manager
LookAround Tours
Written June 11, 2024
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ana maria S
4 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
The show was a great way to experience the Portuguese culture. Both the male and female singer had powerful, beautiful voices and the musical accompaniment was traditional and very good.The Show was about 2 hours which was perfect to get a flavor for the music without overkill. Singers even got the audience involved a few times which made it even more fun. There are a few bars that also feature Fado but good luck getting in and you have to be a night owl. The Guide who picked up us and guided us was Rui. A young man with a big passion to his country. He was a gentleman and he explained all facts and Little details during our walking tour on the narrow streets of the old neighborhood of Alfama. I really appreciate his performance and character. This experience was our highlight of our short vacation in the beautiful Portugal!!!
Written August 28, 2023
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Thanks a lot for your contribution!
It was a pleasure to show you Lisbon to another tour guide of Greece.
We are super satisfied to read your long and detailed review, because we satisfied all your expectations about this experiences.
It was the first fado tour of Rui. He is graduated in pedagogy and a quick learner.
If you decide to back to Portugal again try one of our experiences off road driven in a classic jeep cabrio! It is the best way for you visit the southern part of Lisbon : caves, breath taking views, hidden beaches and much more.
Thanks again for your vote!
Written August 30, 2023
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Yev25
1 contribution
Aug 2023
Many thanks to Andre for this unforgettable night that granted us an opportunity to immerse in authentic atmosphere of Lisbon!
Imagine breathtaking views from the hill followed by narrow streets of Fado, almost whispering its history to your ear; Portuguese fish stew combined with easily drinkable house white, accompanied by beautiful voices of local singers caressing your ears and Portuguese 12-strings guitar, all together setting a romantic mood that makes it a great experience for couples!
Andre was insightful, sharing some interesting facts that you would not easily find online. His comments helped us to understand how Lisbon and Portugal as a whole have been developing throughout its history that shed light on many things we saw around us here and definitely brought us closer to understanding and 'feeling' this astonishing city better.
Imagine breathtaking views from the hill followed by narrow streets of Fado, almost whispering its history to your ear; Portuguese fish stew combined with easily drinkable house white, accompanied by beautiful voices of local singers caressing your ears and Portuguese 12-strings guitar, all together setting a romantic mood that makes it a great experience for couples!
Andre was insightful, sharing some interesting facts that you would not easily find online. His comments helped us to understand how Lisbon and Portugal as a whole have been developing throughout its history that shed light on many things we saw around us here and definitely brought us closer to understanding and 'feeling' this astonishing city better.
Written August 20, 2023
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Thank you very much for your contribution!
It was with great pleasure that I carried out this magnificent experience with deep and rigorous knowledge.
Written August 25, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
kgodderis
Jakarta, Indonesia9 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
We had an amazing guide in Pako, very knowledgeable about the city, life in Portugal and taking us to truly lovely spots around town, including Alfama. The diner with the Fado performance had many pluses and some minuses. Food was a good taste if what Portuguese cuisine had to offer but not excellent. The Fado performance was a very nice introduction to this art form. With some of the singers a bit more engaged with the audience as others. But I would still highly recommend it.
Written August 2, 2024
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Thank you for choosing our services! It was a pleasure to serve you with complete
dedication and expertise. Our team strives to deliver the highest quality in all our
experiences. We truly appreciate your feedback and your support. Thank you again!
Written August 9, 2024
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tony v
4 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
We had a really good time! The Fado musicians and singers were GREAT! Personalized attention with city knowledge from a local resident (Thanks Pako!). The only reason we rated the tour a 4 is because it would have been much better during the day.
Written October 3, 2024
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Thank you for choosing our services! It was a pleasure to serve you with complete
dedication and expertise. Our team strives to deliver the highest quality in all our
experiences. We truly appreciate your feedback and your support. Thank you again!
Written February 11, 2025
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Guitarras de Lisboa
Lisbon, Portugal6 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
This was a memorable night!
This experience was recommended to us by a Young woman who works in a small restaurant in the old quarter of Graça. This tour greatly exceeded our expectations. We had a walking tour where the tour guide Andrés showed us the charm and the history of Alfama. The cuisine at the restaurant was rich... Cataplana, Pork, codfish and cold soups.. The musicians were fantastic! Three different singers and two experienced guitar players. The dinner and live concert lasted 3 hours. Very good organization of this tour operator and Restaurant. Thanks!
This experience was recommended to us by a Young woman who works in a small restaurant in the old quarter of Graça. This tour greatly exceeded our expectations. We had a walking tour where the tour guide Andrés showed us the charm and the history of Alfama. The cuisine at the restaurant was rich... Cataplana, Pork, codfish and cold soups.. The musicians were fantastic! Three different singers and two experienced guitar players. The dinner and live concert lasted 3 hours. Very good organization of this tour operator and Restaurant. Thanks!
Written August 19, 2023
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Thank you very much for your contribution!
It was with great pleasure that we carried out this magnificent experience with deep and rigorous knowledge.
Thanks again to recognizing our high quality services and devotion to our work!
Written August 28, 2023
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Rosália M
4 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
A birthday gift given by my son Miguel. We were met at our accommodation by guide Rui who guided us through the old streets of Alfama. Rui was attentive and very professional, showing strong historical and cultural knowledge.
The dinner was magnificent! Four different musicians and 3 talented guitarists. Book this experience!
The dinner was magnificent! Four different musicians and 3 talented guitarists. Book this experience!

Written August 12, 2023
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Obrigado pela sua contribuicao!
Foi com enorme prazer que realizámos esta experiência baseada na cultura do Fado.
Este é um producto que permite ao viajante mergulhar na cultura Portuguesa e conhecer as raizes do Fado.
Written August 17, 2023
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