The 11 Concerts with Dinner in Portugal That Earn Their Price

1.Fado Show and Portuguese Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,531 reviews · 2 hours · from $57Our pick

Meet guides such as Melissa, Carol, Antonio, or João at Praça Luís de Camões, learn how Fado grew from Lisbon’s working-class neighborhoods, then walk to a traditional Bairro Alto Fado house. Enjoy a Portuguese dinner, 1.5 hours of live music, lyric explanations, one drink, and a shot of ginjinha.

“Our tour was excellent! We were lucky to have Antonio as our guide. He shared a lot of interesting information about Fado and its history prior to the show and translated the meaning of the songs in between "sets" throughout the evening making the show more enjoyable as we understood what was happening. When the kitchen had no more codcakes and I had ordered one as my appetizer, Antonio gave me his. Our meal was very tasty and the servers were very friendly and hospitable. A most enjoyable evening and experience!”

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2.Alfama Tour and Live Fado with Traditional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 970 reviews · 4 hours · from $58

Meet at Lisbon Destination Hostel in Rossio, then walk through Mouraria and Alfama with an English-speaking guide such as Miguel or Catalina. Expect steep hills, old lanes, viewpoints, a set Portuguese dinner, one drink, and live Fado in a traditional house. The four-hour evening suits visitors who want history, food, and music together.

“Miguel was very personable. Five stars for him all the way. Fado was fantastic. Thank you.”

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3.Fado Night with Dinner in a Typical Fado House

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 365 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $70

At Mesa de Frades, dine in a former 17th or 18th-century chapel covered with blue-and-white azulejos, then hear live Fado from established and new-generation singers. The 2.5-hour evening includes a traditional Portuguese dinner and several music sets. Expect a small, atmospheric room, close seating, attentive service, and drinks priced separately.

“The musical elements were excellent. The food was average. The price and description gave more of a suggestion this was a more upscale event, but it was more of a casual vibe. The staff was accommodating and things were reasonably organized, but to squeeze in so many tables on such tight schedule means things feel rushed and sometimes a bit awkward. I don’t know if this is typical in Fado houses or is this is just this venue.”

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4.Fonseca Cellar Tour & Fado Show with Optional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 362 reviews · 1.5 - 4 hours · from $29Best value

Start at 6pm with a small-group tour of Fonseca’s cellars, dating to 1815, then taste Bin 27 and Siroco while live Fado fills the room. Add a three-course Portuguese dinner at WOW Porto with wine, water, and coffee. Guides speak English and Portuguese. Expect steep, uneven surfaces.

“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.”

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5.Lisbon Fado Experience: Walking Tour, Dinner and Live Music Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 336 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

Start at Lisbon Destination Hostel at 7 p.m. and walk through Mouraria and Alfama with guides such as Miguel or Rodrigo. Hear how Fado shaped Portuguese identity, then settle into a traditional Fado house for dinner, wine, and live performances. Expect hills, narrow streets, a social group setting, and about four hours from start to finish.

“Miguel was a great guide! Knowledgeable, personable, and attentive. Perfect English! Tour of Alfama with some overlooks and history. We sat outdoors with the singers on my shoulder! Several men and a wonderful woman! Dinner was 4 choices with a drink and dessert. Food okay but filling. Easy metro access.”

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6.Porto Heritage Night Tour With Fado Show And Dinner Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102

Spend about four hours seeing Porto after dark with a guide such as Tiago, Antonio, or Maximo, then enjoy a traditional dinner and live Fado in Praça da Ribeira. The small group, luxury sedan, drinks, and hotel drop-off make this an easy first-night introduction, though meeting-point details and meal timing need care.

“We had a lovely ride around the city and dinner was a relaxed experience with music between the course. Be aware there is a long break between the first couse and the show starting. That's a little confusing if you don't expect it.”

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7.Authentic Fado Show, Dinner and Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 80 reviews · 4 hours · from $173

Spend four hours with a local guide in Lisbon, visiting Alfama by night, passing the National Pantheon and Fado Museum, then settling in for Portuguese dinner and live Fado. Hotel pickup, drinks, Wi-Fi, and return transport are included. Guides such as João, Patrick, and Duarte are praised for bringing Lisbon’s past to life.

“John was incredibly passionate about the history of Lisbon! He taught us so much and the tour was unbelievable. We had SO much fun. We literally could not have asked for a better time. I would highly recommend.”

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8.Cruise with Dinner & Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 42 reviews · 3 hours · from $68

Board at Porto’s Ribeira quay for a three-hour evening cruise with dinner, Douro wine, and live music. Expect an aperitif at 20:30, a Portuguese menu with cod or beef, and skyline views as the boat returns at 23:00. Music may include piano and several languages. Drinks outside dinner service and digestives cost extra.

“Foi um passeio excepcionarl. Tive a sorte e a felicidade de sentar com um casal maravilhoso com que conversei todo o percurso. O cantor foi incrível! Cantou em vários idiomas como se fosse nativo em cada língua. Tudo impecável. Todos os que nos atendiam muito gentis. Ambiente perfeito. As entradas não apenas bonitas, quentinhas e saborosas. Jantar muito bom. Super recomendo!!”

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9.Fado Dinner Show and Night Lights Tour in Porto

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $114

Spend about four hours exploring Porto and Matosinhos by minivan, then settle in for a traditional Portuguese dinner with live Fado. Hotel pickup, drinks, a guide, and return transport are included as described. Guides have included Maria, Sara, Rodrigo, Andrea, and Andreas. The group is limited to eight people, and pickup runs between 7:00 and 7:30 pm.

“Was a nice show made some new friends. Just wish there was a vegetarian option. The singing was enjoyable.”

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10.Fado Tour with Guide, Dinner & Live Show in Porto

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Start at 7 p.m. by Porto’s Ribeira waterfront with a guide such as Emilia, Daniela, or Flávio. Walk through the city, learn how fado fits Porto’s story, then enjoy a full-course Portuguese dinner, drinks, and live fado. Guides may explain the song lyrics and stories, adding meaning to the performance.

“Daniella was an excellent guide. Knowledgeable, enthusiastic and went the extra mile to interpret the meaning of the fado stories. Highly recommend her as your guide.”

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11.All-inclusive Fado Tour: Show & Dinner. Lisbon at Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $252Top rated

Join Natalia Portugalia Tours for a 4.5-hour private evening in Lisbon. Ride by car to a city viewpoint, walk through Alfama, and finish at a traditional Fado house with singers, Portuguese guitars, local wine, and a full Portuguese dinner. Guides speak English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Czech, and Slovak.

“It was a delightful experience. I highly recommend this tour to all fans of culture and art. We had a wonderful time, enjoyed a delicious dinner and talented performers. The cherry on the cake was a visit to the viewpoint under the bright starry sky and a ride through the night town. Thank you, Natalia, for a unique experience and see you on our next visit to Portugal. We look forward to more exciting programs))))”

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