Fado Intangible Cultural Heritage

Enjoy a traditional fado show, a music show specific only to the cosy bars in the small districts of Lisbon.

Find yourself immersed in its haunting yet brilliant tunes and experience the pride of Portugal through this musical form.

The show features 2 singers and 2 musicians playing the Portuguese guitar and the classical guitar.

Fado is set to combine nostalgia, pride, and hope in a musical style made famous by Amália Rodrigues. Experience this novel performance with your Fado in Chiado tickets.

Fun fact: Fado was declared part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

Explore the top attractions of Lisbon with this super-saver combo with tickets to the Jerónimos Monastery and the Belém Tower. Enjoy a Fado Show in Chiado too!

Marvel at a masterpiece of Portuguese architecture – the Jerónimos Monastery – with its detailed corridors, vaulted ceilings, and decorative entrances.

Soak in the pristine views of River Tagus from the Belém Tower, one of the city’s prime examples of medieval ‘Manueline’ architecture.

Immerse yourself in a Fado show that combines nostalgia, pride, and hope in a musical style.

Fun Fact: During the reign of King John II, a permanent ship was ordered to be posted in the bay of Belém, and the tower was initially created as the ship's replacement.

An authentic Fado show in the heart of Lisbon along with a convenient hop-on hop-off pass allows for a full cultural immersion of the city.

In Chiado, listen to haunting yet brilliant tunes with 2 singers and 2 musicians playing the Portuguese and classical guitar, respectively.

Access up to 4 hop-on hop-off lines, from Belém to Cascais. Stop by Lisbon’s Oceanário, the unique House of Spikes, Belém Tower, and more.

Go according to your own itinerary with a 24, 48, or 72-hour pass, and make use of the in-depth onboard audio guides in up to 15 languages.

Fun Fact: Fado has been recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

Walk through Lisbon’s iconic neighborhoods of Mouraria and Alfama with an English-speaking guide, and savor a traditional Portuguese dinner.

Stroll through the colorful tiles of Mouraria’s labyrinthine streets, famous for being the birthplace of Fado, Portugal's soulful music.

Snap pictures at the Castle Hill and Portas do Sol viewpoints and catch scenic views of the Alfama neighborhood and the serene Tagus River.

Indulge in a Portuguese meal with codfish pastries, octopus rice, and mixed meats, and enjoy a live Fado show, serenading you with traditional music.

Fun Fact: Legend has it that Mouraria was once home to the enchanting Moorish woman, Moura Encantada, who had magical powers.