Porto · FADO SHOWS
Porto’s fado rooms are small and close, most with a glass of port and some with dinner. These 15 cover the intimate parlours and the cellar shows, priced and timed, with a note on which include a meal and which are just the music.
Live fado in Porto at Casa do Fado with a glass of Port wine, plus an English speaking intro in an intimate 1 hour show.
“Such a lovely hour listening the beautiful sounds of the Portuguese guitar and the soulful words of the amazing singer. Worth every penny”
Porto’s Cálem Cellar Tour pairs an English-guided port tasting with a live Fado show. 75 minutes, $33, two port pours.
“I like the tour because it was very interesting and gave a lot of information that I didn’t know. I would definitely recommend it.”
An intimate one-hour Fado show at Casa da Guitarra in Porto, featuring handmade Portuguese instruments and a glass of Port wine.
“We learned that we love Fado! We went in not really knowing what to expect and were simply awed. What an incredible experience and this event was so intimate. The talent with the guitars and voices - we just fell in love with Fado! Highly recommend everyone visiting to book this.”
Fado na Baixa in Porto: an hour of live fado singers and Portuguese guitar, films, Tawny Port, and a multilingual audio guide.
“Excellent introduction to Fado with great artist and musicians plus a nice glass of Port. Very good.”
Enjoy an intimate Fado concert in Porto inside a beautiful 19th-century mansion, with port wine and a guided intro to Fado.
“We thought this experience was excellent. Just the right combination of entertainment and background information. The venue is beautiful, the wine and aperitif a nice touch. I would highly recommend this event.”
One-hour traditional fado concert in downtown Porto with Port wine and Portuguese guitar in an intimate room. Classic, different every show.
“Fabulous music, great introductory talk prior to the show and a nice glass of port.”
An intimate 1-hour fado show in Porto's Miragaia, with Coimbra and Traditional styles, no microphones, and a glass of port. From $21.
“It was my first time experiencing this kind of performance and the venue ambience just added to the performances of the artists like cherry on the cake”
Intimate traditional Fado at São Bento Station in Porto, paired with live music, Fado context, and a Port wine from four choices.
“Margarida, Antonio and Hugo took me on an intense and unforgettable trip with loads of emotions. Their performance was beautiful, moving and remarkable. I got goosebumps more than once. Maybe an emotional tear or two too. Margarida was so kind giving us enough information to understand Fado’s background and technicalities. Also, the wine was delicious! It was an excellent experience that everybody should try. Vocês mexeram sentimentos em mi que não sabia que tinha. Obrigada pelo concerto tão incrível! VanessaRead more”
One hour of intimate fado in central Porto, with a small port and close-up musicianship, plus mobile ticket convenience.
“Loved the improvised instrumental song played by the two guitarist. It was magical! The musician who played the fado guitar really made that instrument sing!”
See intimate Fado in Porto with live singers, Portuguese guitar, and a Tawny Port tasting. English-friendly and wheelchair accessible.
“The driver was excellent and just a wealth of knowledge. The scenery/ countryside was beautiful. The river cruise was ok. The activities/stops were great selection. Food was good, as were the wine choices.”
One hour of heartfelt fado in central Porto, with reserve port wine during the break. Small venue, English tour, easy evening plan.
“Loved the performance, very cute place with charm. The two singers and guitarists made it interactive”
Small-group Fonseca cellar tour plus Fado. Sip Bin 27 and Siroco, then add a WOW Porto 3-course dinner with wine, water, and coffee.
“We really enjoyed our evening at Fonseca's. We started with a tour through the cellars. Our guide Luca explained everything very clearly, and took the time to answer our questions. The fado was beautiful! Even though we didn't speak the language, we loved it. The dinner was of very good quality, we enjoyed all courses and matching wines. We were lucky with our nice table companions from the US. An evening we will not forget!”
Tour Cálem’s historic cellar museum, sip two Calem ports, then enjoy a live fado show in the caves of Vila Nova de Gaia.
“We had a very knowledgeable guide who provided very interesting facts on the production of port wine. It was a little dark in the cellars so we were not as comfortable with the surroundings but we understand that this is normal for a cellar. The Port tasting and Fado show were wonderful. The musicians/singers gave us a truly authentic experience.”
Intimate Porto fado at Cais do Fado in Gaia with a glass of Poças port and river views, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage experience.
“Excellent singing and guitar playing. A genuine highlight of our holiday.”
90-minute guided tour of São Bento da Vitória in Porto, then an intimate 1-hour Fado show with Port and Singeverga liqueur.
“It is fantastic to hear both Monastery history and beautiful Fodo.”
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