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The 15 most popular concerts tours across Portugal. What each day includes, who runs it, and the price you'll pay.
A 1-hour Fado concert in Porto with Lisbon and Coimbra styles, multimedia storytelling, and a Tawny Port pairing for $18.
“Beautiful, authentic fado in a beautiful location. Balada de Despedida brought tears to my eyes. Been many years, and it was fulfilling to “mata a saudade” at Fado na Baixa!”
Intimate downtown Porto fado at Ideal Clube de Fado: classic singers, Portuguese guitar, improvisation, and a glass of Port.
“It’s actually a steal for the experience you get for the amount of money is such a steal. The performers played and sang from their hearts and you can truly feel the music in such a nice and welcoming environment.”
Destino Fado in Porto: 1-hour traditional fado in a 19th-century mansion with great acoustics, port wine, and fado origins explained.
“This was a fantastic show. It was an intimate setting with great musicians. Worth every penny.”
Intimate Fado at Cais do Fado in Gaia for $18 with a free Poças Port glass and Douro River views over Porto.
“Loved it, will do it again! Very hospitable and wonderful performance ☺️”
Night walk through Alfama and Mouraria, then dinner and live fado music at a traditional house. English tour, about 4 hours.
“It was interesting. The guide was very knowledgeable. The two plus hour walk was quite a bit too long”
A 1-hour live Fado concert in Porto with two singers, Portuguese guitarists, and a glass of wine, plus a short cultural intro.
“The host explained the history of Fado after the amazing performance.The performance itself was very passionate and it showed.”
A small-group classical guitar concert inside Lisbon’s São Paulo church, limited to 20, with Portuguese stories and 50 minutes of music.
“A very intimate concert of classical and more modern guitar music, and sitting near to the guitarist and able to see his fingers. I paid 20 euros for my ticket. Exiting the busy streets of Lisbon into this church in the dark evening, then relaxing in a beautiful side room in the church, and added…”
Small-group Lisbon walk with African and Brazilian tastings, migration stories, street art, and live music from Alfama to Chapito.
“Fabulous opportunity to see parts of Lisbon life not covered in other tours. Be prepared to do a lot of walking! Extremely interesting.”
Porto’s intimate Fado concert at Clube Real do Fado with a welcome drink, English explanations, and acoustic music in about an hour.
“What a wonderful experience! We got a good introduction, the singers and musicians were fabulous, the history interesting. We had a choice of 6 wines and what I chose was delicious!”
A 1-hour Funchal Guitar Quartet concert in Madeira’s historic churches, with a welcome drink, commentary, and small gifts included.
“The Funchal Guitar Quartet concert was both masterful and deeply moving! Their technical precision, combined with a rich sense of musical expression, made for a truly captivating experience. The musicians played with such passion that it was impossible not to be completely engaged. Also, they're so nice! From start to finish, it was a night…”
Lisbon sunset cruise with wine and live captain music. Small-group Tagus views of Belém, bridges, and Cristo Rei with guided commentary.
“We had the best time with Ivo. He took us on a tour through the river and provided such great commentary and music! This was definitely one of the highlights of our time in Lisbon and I would highly recommend this excursion and Ivo. Don't sleep on taking the time to get down to Belem…”
3-hour Porto Douro River dinner cruise from Ribeira quay with live music, Port wine and a Portuguese meal, plus night skyline views for $68.
“Foi um passeio excepcionarl. Tive a sorte e a felicidade de sentar com um casal maravilhoso com que conversei todo o percurso. O cantor foi incrível! Cantou em vários idiomas como se fosse nativo em cada língua. Tudo impecável. Todos os que nos atendiam muito gentis. Ambiente perfeito. As entradas não apenas bonitas, quentinhas e…”
A one-hour Fado concert in Porto’s 19th-century manor house with Port wine, pastry, and an English guide in intimate comfort.
“I am a couple of days in Porto for work and went yesterday spontaneously to this concert. I am so glad I did so. The house where it takes places is simply sublime. Everything about it it's beautiful. The concert itself was also amazing, Claudia has an incredible, powerful, yet very emotional voice. The musicians…”
A 12-person Fado concert in Alte with Renata Violetta, a short Fado intro, live Portuguese guitar, and a sip of moscatel for $21.
“We misten de life music erbij. Haar verhaal was informatief en ze zong goed.”
Intimate 1-hour Fado concert in Miragaia, Porto. Ticket includes port wine and improvisation. Best seats come with arriving early.
“The performances were amazing! And the performers had a wonderful rapport with each other, do not miss this one hour!”
