Porto · SHOW
The 15 best show you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
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”
Experience Spiritus inside Porto’s Clérigos Church with light, music, and Álvaro de Campos poetry. A 30-minute nighttime show for about $11.
“It was nice, a great to see how the church can get lit up!”
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.”
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”
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.”
Spiritus Porto videomapping at Clérigos Church, a 30-minute light-and-music show with strong value and smart timing.
“A very enjoyable light show within the Cathedral which encompasses various objects in the church i.e. altar, icons, wall sculptures and ceiling to tell a new story with each music accompaniment. Runs about an hour which is plenty of time. Well worth the reasonable cost.”
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.”
A small-group Porto night of UNESCO Fado, traditional dinner, and a Mercedes ride with a guide, plus drop-off at your accommodation.
“On a eu la chance de vivre ce spectacle juste pour notre groupe Une grande qualité musicale et chant”
Porto at night with hotel pickup, guided views, a traditional dinner with drinks, and a live Fado show in a small group.
“muy buena opción, el paseo en coche con tour privado merece mucho la pena.”
Porto fado show at Clube Real do Fado with a welcome drink, English introductions, and one-hour live music in an intimate historic venue.
“Loved how informative the guide was about the tradition of Fado”
Intimate Porto Fado house dinner for up to six, with local wine and stories behind each song. 4-hour evening.
“ESPETACULAR!!! Guia extremamente pontual, simpática, educada, mostrou conhecimento sobre a cidade do Porto. Transporte ótimo. Sobre o jantar: perfeito!! Sequência de pratos maravilhosos da cozinha portuguesa. Show de fado maravilho!! Meu filho adolescente disse que foi a melhor comida em 20 dias nas Europa. No retorno a guia estava no horário, com a mesma simpatia e educação! Recomendo a todos que querem uma imersão na cidade do Porto, cultura e culinária!”
Two-hour live fado dinner at Restaurante Amália in Viana do Castelo, with Amália Rodrigues songs and tapas, from $11.
“exceptional: singer, musicians, atmosphere and meal, all in a warm and friendly atmosphere. perfect!”
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