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Fado - A story of thugs, harlots and urban poetry

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Digital
180 minutes
English

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.

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Fado - A story of thugs, harlots and urban poetry

FromNZD $49.78Per Person

What's included in Fado - A story of thugs, harlots and urban poetry

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

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

Igreja 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.

Monumento Mouraria Berco do Fado

Rua do Capelão, the cradle of fado, an incredible tiny street, full of history and legends concerning Lisbon song.

Inclusions

  • Local guide
  • Professional local photographer guide
  • Private guide
  • This is a walking tour with no food or drink offers
  • Use of bicycle
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Snacks
  • Soda/Pop
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting Points

  • By the Lift/ Escadinhas da Saúde entrance, between Salão Lisboa and the big Pharmacy building (Martim Moniz)

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Direct access

Operator

Lisbon Art & Soul