PORTO
The Porto experiences worth booking.
The 15 most popular fado shows in Porto, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who you book it through. A shortlist worth your time, not the whole catalogue.
One hour of live fado in Porto at Casa do Fado, with a glass of Port wine and an easy intro to Portuguese song traditions.
Most Popular“This Fado team were so good. I'm a grown ass man and I almost cried when that lady sang, beautiful”
Cálem’s cellar tour plus live Fado in Porto. Learn how port is made, taste two wines, and enjoy 75 minutes of music.
“Loved getting to know about the product and the show and drinks were lovely”
A small-port-city Fado show at Casa da Guitarra with a luthier’s Portuguese guitar, instrument stories, and a glass of port included.
“Really nice concert with two really good singers, accompanied with three guitarists (one Portugese guitar and two classical guitars). Nice ambiance.”
One-hour Porto Fado concert with multimedia history and a glass of tawny port at a licensed 19th-century venue near the Douro.
“Beautiful, authentic fado in a beautiful location. Balada de Despedida brought tears to my eyes. Been many years, and it was fulfilling to “mata a saudade” at Fado na Baixa!”
An hour of Fado in Porto’s 19th-century mansion. Intimate acoustic, Port wine included, and real context on saudade and song.
“Fantastic music. I wish I could get a cd of the performance. The venue was beautiful and we enjoyed the port. It was a highlight of our Porto trip.”
Porto’s downtown fado concert at Ideal Clube de Fado: authentic classic voices, improvisation, and a glass of Port for $19.
“Amazing singers. Great musical experience. The place ran a little hot so some air circulation system will be helpful.”
An intimate Porto Fado show in Miragaia’s old tavern, featuring Coimbra and Traditional Fado with a glass of port included.
“Really enjoyable experience. I think having the performance in a traditional tavern was more atmospheric than in a house. The fado performers were great, both the singers and musicians. Personally, I especially enjoyed the Coimbra Fado.”
A 1-hour intimate Fado show inside São Bento Station with wine included. Sample four Port styles and learn the songs behind the music.
“Truly aren’t enough words to describe it The host was enigmatic charming and her force was fall of character when she sang (beautifully I may add) incredibly spoke multiple languages throughout the whole experience to cater to all the guests and captivated the audience. If you are a true music fan I would recommend this…”
An intimate one-hour fado show in Porto’s vintage Ideal Clube de Fado, with powerful vocals, Portuguese guitar, and a small port.
“There was no english intro and didn't seem to have one in Portuguese either. The singing was very emotional, but the highlight for me was the Portuguese Guitar. The sounds coming from it was amazing and made me look up more about it.”
One-hour Porto Fado show with Portuguese guitar, Lisbon and Coimbra styles, and a Tawny Port tasting in a small Clean&Safe venue.
“Lovely insight into traditional Portuguese culture. Well planned event with interesting video as well as the actual singing and guitar playing”
A one-hour fado concert at Casa da Guitarra in Porto with intimate singers, classic Portuguese guitars, and a Douro Valley port tasting.
“Such a unique musical experience! The musicians and singers were outstanding! Great experience. The glass of Porto was the topper!”
Tour Fonseca’s 1815 cellars, taste Bin 27 and Siroco with live Fado, then add a 3-course dinner at WOW Porto.
“The port tour was ok - very nice cellar. Tour was nearly private vs their general group tour. Only 1 other couple with us. Fado was enjoyable and long enough. Tasting was kind or lame as it was only 2 pours -1 white and 1 bin 27. I would have expected at least some tawny…”
Visit Cálem’s cellar museum, then enjoy live Fado in the caves with two port tastings in a compact Porto evening tour.
“A large number of travelers are herded around in an efficient manner. Our guide Beatrice, worked hard to impart knowledge regarding the history and the actual making of the port. Why very tall people block the view for shorter ones like myself and friend, I will never understand. The actual tasting was preceded by a…”
Enjoy a one-hour traditional fado concert at Cais do Fado in Cais de Gaia, with Poças port wine and riverfront views of Porto.
“It was very lovely and wine was great! Highly recommended if you want to experience a bit from Portuguese culture!”
Tour the São Bento da Vitória monastery in Porto, then enjoy an intimate one-hour Fado show with Port and monk-made Singeverga liqueur.
“Good to see a traditional Fado show. Would’ve been helpful to know a bit more about the sone & what it was about.”
The river, the cellars, the old town and the valley beyond.
