Fado - A story of thugs, whores and urban poetry
Fado - A story of thugs, whores and urban poetry
Mouraria was the cradle of fado, where some of its most legendary singers lived and performed, but also the urban setting for a great deal of its most memorable songs. Why this special relation of the vicinity with the national song and is it still lasting? In this you’ll get to now the stars, the hits and the very streets that became fado.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Escadinhas da Saude
The big medieval wall, the steep staircase of the XIX th century and the recent lift - the very backbone of Mouraria quarter
20 minutesIgreja de Nossa Senhora do Socorro
The place of the big mosque later converted into a Jesuit centre, the very heart of the neighborhood. Vila Andrade is next door and has also connections with fado.
15 minutesMonumento Mouraria Berco do Fado
Rua do Capelão, the cradle of fado, an incredible tiny street, full of history and legends concerning Lisbon song.
20 minutesCasa Fernando Mauricio
The streets where Fernando Maurício was born, lived and died. A start who never wanted to be a star, a legend of fado and Mouraria.
15 minutesCapela de Nossa Senhora da Saude
A small church which is at the center of one one the most popular processions in Lisbon. It is also a symbol of resistance of fado and popular culture against the Estado Novo totalitarian regime that vowed to destroy Mouraria in the name of progress.
20 minutesIncluded
- Private guide
- Local guide
- Professional local photographer guide
Not Included
- Alcoholic Beverages - This is a walking tour with no food or drink offers
- Use of bicycle
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Snacks
- Soda/Pop
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.