Fado: A Story of Thugs, Harlots and Poets - Private Walking Tour
At a glance
Fado: A Story of Thugs, Harlots and Poets - Private Walking Tour is a 2h – 3h private experience in Lisbon, Portugal, operated by Lisbon Art & Soul. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 10 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $29.78 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Local guide, Professional local photographer guide, Private guide.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h – 3h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Mouraria was the cradle of fado, where some of its most legendary singers lived and performed, but also the urban setting for a great deal of its most memorable songs. Why this special relation of the vicinity with the national song and is it still lasting? In this you’ll get to now the stars, the hits and the very streets that became fado.
What's included
What's included
- Local guide
- Professional local photographer guide
- Private guide
Not included
- This is a walking tour with no food or drink offers
- Use of bicycle
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Snacks
- Soda/Pop
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 20m
The big medieval wall, the steep staircase of the XIX th century and the recent lift - the very backbone of Mouraria quarter
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Stop 2 · 15m
The place of the big mosque later converted into a Jesuit centre, the very heart of the neighborhood. Vila Andrade is next door and has also connections with fado.
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Stop 3 · 20m
Rua do Capelão, the cradle of fado, an incredible tiny street, full of history and legends concerning Lisbon song.
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Stop 4 · 15m
The streets where Fernando Maurício was born, lived and died. A start who never wanted to be a star, a legend of fado and Mouraria.
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Stop 5 · 20m
A small church which is at the center of one one the most popular processions in Lisbon. It is also a symbol of resistance of fado and popular culture against the Estado Novo totalitarian regime that vowed to destroy Mouraria in the name of progress.
Meeting point
By the Lift/ Escadinhas da Saúde entrance, between Salão Lisboa and the big Pharmacy building (Martim Moniz)
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Fado: A Story of Thugs, Harlots and Poets - Private Walking Tour take?
The experience lasts about 2h – 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $29.78 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Local guide; Professional local photographer guide; Private guide.
Where does it start?
By the Lift/ Escadinhas da Saúde entrance, between Salão Lisboa and the big Pharmacy building (Martim Moniz)
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Portuguese, English, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 10 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Lisbon.
