Porto · SHOW
21 reviewed
Below are the 15 best fado shows in Porto right now — what each one costs, how long it runs, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one; it earns the spot.
A 1-hour Porto fado show at Casa do Fado with a glass of port wine, guided insights into fado, and close-up musicians in historic venues.
“Exquisite experience as the show was fantastic and the staff was very friendly and welcoming as well.”
Porto’s Spiritus 360º light-and-music show at Clérigos Church. A 30-minute, $11 ticket with poem-inspired visuals and sound.
“Excellent light show in a beautiful monument Well worth going to see it”
Tour Cálem’s port cellars in Porto, taste two ports, then enjoy a live Fado show with guitar. A tight 75-minute evening plan.
“The fado performance at the end really made the tour. I learnt a good amount about how port is made but not too long”
Porto fado in Miragaia: an intimate 1-hour show with Coimbra and Traditional fado, sung without microphones, plus port wine. $18.
“Pleasant atmosphere, good voices, little glass of Porto make the evening quite enjoyable”
An intimate Fado show in Porto’s Trindade Noble Hall with live storytelling and a choice of four Port wine styles, all in 1 hour.
“loved the songs and the over all energy Monica brings to the show.”
Porto Fonseca cellar tour with Fado show and two tastings, plus optional 3-course dinner at WOW Porto. Small group, 6pm start.
“The guided tour felt rather hurried which was a shame. However the meal and fabulous fado musicians more than compensated. I would thoroughly recommend this experience.”
Porto Cálem cellar tour, interactive museum, and live Fado with port tasting at a historic stop in Vila Nova de Gaia.
“I think I should have done a little more research into the tasting. I didn’t know it was such a huge group and such a rushed tour. We couldn’t see what was going on because of all of the people and she spoke really fast. We did learn a few things, though. One of the reasons we chose the tour was the word “caves”. We thought we going to get a more in depth tour through the port barrel caves. It was beautiful but you didn’t go very far. The Fado show was great and the ports were delicious. This was my personal opinion but may be perfect for others…”
Spiritus Porto at Clérigos Church: a 30-minute light-and-music projection by OCUBO with mobile tickets, great value for a rainy evening.
“Very relaxing, visual experience and a beautiful church. Definitely recommend.. Calming music.. and a good way to spend 30 minutes.”
Experience Fado in Porto’s São Bento da Vitória monastery with a guided tour, monk-made Singeverga liqueur, Port wine, and live music.
“The tour of the monastary was interesting and the very clever young lady who was our guide was excellent. The Fado show was awesome, the two guitarists, singer and guest singer were all mesmerising. Very intimate show and emotional to listen to and watch. Two lovely free drinks were a bonus! Highly recommend, thank you :)”
A 4-hour Porto night tour with guided sightseeing, then dinner and UNESCO-linked Fado at Ribeira—small group, hotel drop-off, English.
“One of the best tours ever! Our guide Francisco was excellent- very polite and knowledgeable. We were not familiar with Fado music until we took this tour.”
Intimate Fado in Porto’s Trinity Noble Hall with multi-language stories and a choice of four Porto wines, plus a drink included.
“Extremely talented and professional performers. It was a most enjoyable and pleasant evening in a room in the beautiful Bento railway station.”
Enjoy a Fado dinner show in Porto with hotel pickup, a coastal night drive, and a full-course Portuguese meal with live music.
“Sara, our guide was a delight. She pointed out some very helpful locations and things to which helped to informed our self directed activities the following day. The Fado show was everything we hoped. Portuguese guitar is beautiful and the singers were truly engaged yo the point that we felt the emotion without understanding the lyrics. The food was typical Portuguese and delicious.”
A small-group Porto walking tour that builds the mood for fado, then includes a full-course dinner and a live show in English.
“We had a great evening learning about fado from our guide, Emilia. We had expected a small group so were surprised to find it was just the two of us (plus Emilia). We started with a short walking tour around the Ribeira district. We then went to the venue where we had one of the nicest meals of our trip. Three courses with very generous portions plus beer or wine. The fado performances were excellent. Emilia explained the backstories and lyrics, which added to our understanding. However, if not looking for the extra background and detail, you could easily book a fado show and dinner directly with a fado house…”
Intimate Fado show in Porto with dinner and wine for up to six guests, plus storytelling and close chats with Fadistas.
“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!”
Fonseca’s Port cellars in Gaia with Bin 27 and Siroco tasting, paired with a Fado show, in English.
“Interesting and informative tour of Fonseca port wine cellar. Amazing history. The Fado show was wonderful.”
