Fado, Mouraria and Alfama: Tradition and Culture
Overview of the tour in Lisbon
This tour will take you through the historic neighborhoods of Mouraria and Alfama, where Fado, that profound expression of Portuguese culture, was born and continues to resonate in every corner. For approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, our guide will tell you about the history of Fado, share with you the local traditions and culture, and show you the details and secrets of these ancient neighborhoods that still preserve their essence.
Our tour begins in Martim Moniz, in the heart of multicultural Mouraria, one of the oldest and most emblematic neighborhoods in the city. From there, we will enter narrow streets and alleys that lead us to the most iconic and often hidden places in Lisbon. During this walk of approximately two hours, you will learn about the history, legends, and secrets of Fado as we walk through the places where it was born.
This tour is designed for all lovers of history, culture, and music and offers an intimate view of the most authentic Lisbon. It is an ideal tour for those looking for more than just a tourist tour and wish to connect with the very essence of the city.
This activity includes:
- Museu do Fado
- Martim Moniz
- Origins of Fado
- 19th Century Fado
- Origins of the Portuguese Guitar
- 20th Century Fado
- Portuguese Guitar
- Elements of the Fado Scene
- Fado: A Painting
On arrival
Meet your guide with the Take Lisboa badge at Praça do Martim Moniz, in front of the chapel.
The nearest metro station is Martim Moniz, and the chapel is called Capela de Nossa Senhora da Saúde.
We ask you to be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the starting time so we may have time to welcome all our guests.
This tour will only run with a minimum of 4 adults.
Groups of 7 or more are always welcome. In this case, we require a deposit of €10 per adult (12 years old or more). This principle results from the need to protect and value the level of quality and dedication that we demand from our local Take Lisboa guides.
Things to note
Bem-vindos à Mouraria e a Alfama! The Old Districts is where Fado was born and where we're going to take a trip to the past. Being a free tour, we will do our best to help you enjoy our charismatic neighborhood. Being a free tour, all we ask is that you show up, and if not, please cancel so others can join.
We ask you to be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the starting time, so we may have time to welcome all our guests.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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