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Lisbon Food & Fado Tour: An Evening Out in Mouraria & Alfama

30 reviews

4 hours

Max 10

Why take this tour?

Devour are the food specialists in our family, running all of our food tours. They're obsessed with finding the most authentic and tasty food and the biggest characters at the local market. We think that passion makes them the best at what they do.

Highlights

Learn everything you need to know about fado—what it is, how it started, and why it’s such an integral part of Portuguese culture—so y
Embark on a guided stroll through Alfama and Mouraria, the mazelike historic neighborhoods where fado was born.
Enjoy a traditional snack, a three-course dinner, and three drinks over the course of the evening. You’ll leave full and happy!
Meet one of our friends in the Alfama neighborhood and taste her homemade ginjinha (Portuguese cherry liqueur).
See views of Lisbon that are straight off a postcard at two of the most beautiful miradouros (viewpoints) in the city.

Sites Visited
Mouraria neighborhood
Petiscos bar (former jewelry atelier)
Alfama neighborhood
Various miradouros (viewpoints)
Local home (ginjinha maker)
Fado house

Tour Includes
Local English-speaking guide
Expertly guided walking tour
Small group of 10 guests maximum
9 food tastings & 3 drinks (enough for a full meal)
Tickets to fado performance

Experience two staples of Portuguese culture in one unforgettable evening.

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Total Customer Reviews: 30

Verified Ratings

4.4 /5

based on 30 Walks’ customer ratings

Rating summary by category

Guide

4.6/5

Latest reviews

Excellent

Anna Elisa was our guide. She was very knowledgeable and interesting. The Foda tour experience was very enjoyable, music and food very good

Verified · Kathy · Oct 25, 2024 · USA · Female · 65 to 74 years

Excellent

2nd time with devour tours and wonderful. Jaime in Lisbon was amazing and so very knowledgeable about the history of lisbon and Fado music. The food and Fado music were fantastic! What a wonderful cultural experience to have. BRAVO devour tours, you did it again! will be using again soon!... until then, hasta luego!

Verified · Lucas · Oct 13, 2024 · USA · Male · 45 to 54 years

Great

The Fado tour was brilliant. It started with some cultural and historical aspects walking around neighbourhoods. Then we had dinner at a Fado House and heard some music.

Verified · Kirsten · Oct 11, 2024 · Australia · Female · 35 to 44 years

Excellent

Jamie was an amazing tour guide!

Verified · Carly · Oct 10, 2024 · USA · Female · 25 to 34 years

Excellent

I am so glad that we booked this tour! Worth every penny. The fado experience was way more than we expected and we felt so honored to be able to experience it. Thank you to Raquel for being the best guide ever!!

Verified · Danielle · Oct 04, 2024 · USA · Female · 25 to 34 years

FAQs

Is this tour accessible for wheelchairs, strollers or for those with mobility impairments?

Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact us at [email protected] so we can arrange your visit.

How much walking does this tour involve?

This is a walking tour that requires uphill and downhill walking on uneven streets, including a couple fairly steep streets. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty and we recommend wearing comfortable shoes.