Our Top 15 Historic Venue Tours, Worldwide

1.An Intimate Fado Show in a Historical Tavern

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,055 reviews · 1 hour · from $18Our pick

In Porto’s Miragaia quarter, Fado Maior do Porto presents a one-hour show with two ensembles: Coimbra Fado, shaped by student musicians, followed by traditional Fado. Performers sing without microphones only a few feet away. Your ticket includes a glass of Port or water. Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early. The show is in Portuguese and suits ages 12 and older.

“We really loved the show - the first set of love songs was my personal favorite!!! I’ve never heard that type of music. The more experienced musicians were also fantastic - wish that the woman singer would have spoken a bit of English - Even a thank you would have been nice ! Everyone in the audience was a tourist.”

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2.Vienna Mozart Concert in Historical Costumes at the Musikverein

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 888 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $83

Attend a two-hour Mozart concert by a 30-member Vienna Music Orchestra at the Musikverein. Your program may be held in the Golden Hall or Brahms Hall and includes orchestral works, opera arias and duets. Choose from four seating categories, collect tickets at the evening box office, and arrive 30 minutes early.

“Must visit show not to miss if you have time Excellent venue with great acoustics and to experience it was amazing”

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3.Tenerife: History The Evolution of Music Show Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 620 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $58

Spend 2.5 hours at the Piramide de Arona in Playa de Las Américas for a live trip through music history. An international cast of singers, musicians, dancers and acrobats covers Mozart, Beethoven, Elvis, The Beatles, Queen, Abba, Pink Floyd and Michael Jackson, with costumes, film music, Broadway numbers and a 15-minute interval. Seats are unassigned, so arrive early.

“Absolutely great! A must do when on the island. Unfortunately only on Saturdays and do book in advance as it is quickly sold out. The music, the dance, the costumes, all amazing. You'll have the time of your life! Thulis show should travel around Europe. I'd love to see them again!!!”

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4.Live Fado Show in Historic Alfama with Port Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 572 reviews · 1 hour · from $17

Spend one hour in a cozy historic Alfama venue with fadista Mário Lundum and fellow musicians. Hear live Fado, learn how Lisbon shaped this emotional music, and enjoy a complimentary glass of Port wine. The show is presented in Portuguese and English, with first-come seating and strict silence during the performance.

“This was such a good fado show! Mario Lundum (singer and guitar player) as well as the guy who was playing the portuguese guitar and the singer are all fantastic! It was a full 1 hour music show, introducing us to the world of fado while at the same time between the songs he explained to us some things for the specific kind of music. In the end, we also sang with them a fado song!”

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5.New Orleans Jazz History and Music Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 477 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Walk about 1.5 miles through Tremé and the French Quarter with guides such as Kristi, Adam, or Andre. Hear how Congo Square, Louis Armstrong, Creole culture, and local musicians shaped jazz, then visit a live music venue and enjoy one included drink. Under-21s cannot join.

“We had a great time! Adam, our tour guide was very passionate about jazz and very informative. Highly recommend the tour!”

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6.Chopin Concert at Historical Venue in Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 445 reviews · 1 hour · from $26

Meet at the Old Gallery of the Association of Polish Art Photographers in the Royal Castle’s left wing. You’ll hear a one-hour Chopin recital in a small, intimate room, with seating chosen by booking order. A pianist such as Aleksandra Bobrowska or Klaudia Kudelko may perform, and you’ll receive mead or apple juice before the music begins.

“Lovely get away after a busy work week! Pianist was superb and the set she played was beautifully gathered. Suitable even people who never been in the event like this.”

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7.Fado Show with Port Wine at Historic Lisboa em Fado

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 277 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $21

Spend about 50 minutes at Lisboa em Fado in Baixa Chiado, where two Fadistas sing with Portuguese and classic guitar in a small, microphone-free concert hall. Short videos explain Fado’s story, and each ticket includes Port wine or juice. Arrive 10 minutes early for the best choice of seats.

“The singers were talented and the music was lively, but it was more a bouncy sing-along than the traditional sad, melodic, broken-hearted Fado songs I went to hear. The Fado guitarist was very talented. I loved hearing him play.”

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8.“Porto: Fado Show with Guided Tour in a Historic Monastery”

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 164 reviews · 1h 30m · from $15

Visit Porto’s São Bento da Vitória Monastery with a local English, Portuguese, or Spanish-speaking host, then hear one hour of traditional Fado in an intimate chapel. You’ll see the church and organ, learn about Benedictine life, taste Port and Singeverga liqueur, and browse products made by monks.

“I was hesitant on booking but so glad I did because one of the most memorable experiences we had in Portugal. If you love history, learning how religion evolved along with some beautiful Fado. It was the absolute perfect combination. The hosts were so welcoming. So glad I decided to book.”

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9.Vienna Classical Concert – Strauss in Historic 1837 Hall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $78Top rated

Spend an evening at Vienna’s House of Strauss, beginning with the museum and continuing into the historic Strauss Hall. The program runs about an hour and pairs the orchestra with a solo opera singer. Plan carefully: the museum opens at 18:00, hall entry is at 19:30, and the concert runs from 20:30 to 21:30.

“Museum and show were great, location difficult. $50 in cab fare getting there and back from Inner city hotel. If you were more resourceful you might manage public transportation. Alsó timing confusing. The music show actually starts at 8:30, not 8:00. you need about half hour for the museum. We got there a little too early. Arrive at 7:30 and you will be fine.”

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10.Vienna State Opera House Mozart Concert in Historical Costumes

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 120 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $83

Spend about two hours with 30 musicians from leading Viennese orchestras, opera singers, and a soloist performing Mozart’s symphonies, concertos, arias, and duets in period costume. Choose from five seating categories, or book VIP treatment with dinner, a Fiaker carriage ride, top seats, sparkling wine, and a backstage meeting.

“Excellent experience. The orchestra was excellent with a very animated director. Sometimes the music was accompanied by one or more singers and for a while, there was a choir as well. Overall, excellently done. A couple of caveats. First, pick up your tickets an hour before. If you wait until 15 minutes before, as intimated on the paperwork, you will be in a horrible, not particularly well organized, line. Second, when booking tickets take care not to sit in the first 5 rows unless it will be in the very center. We were first row, but far left, so we really couldn't see anything that was happening on the right…”

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11.Lisbon Fado History Cultural Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · from $34

Walk from Rossio Square into Mouraria with a small group of up to six. Guides such as Telma, João, Inês, and Alfredo bring Lisbon’s stories, fado, street art, and local customs to life. The three-hour Friday evening experience ends near São Cristóvão and includes dinner according to the tour description.

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12.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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13.Cusco: Historic Walking Tour with Pisco Sour and Music Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 65 reviews · 2 hours · from $10Best value

Spend two hours walking from Cusco’s Plaza de Armas through the Cathedral, Qoricancha, San Blas, famous Inca stonework, and 7 Borreguitos Street. Your English- or Spanish-speaking guide also takes you to a luthier’s workshop, an Andean music show, and a final pisco sour or chicha morada. Guides have included Erick, Nilo, and Niki.

“Our tour was amazing! Our guide was a professional anthropologist and SO knowledgeable. The views were amazing and we learned so much about the Jncas and Cuzco’s history. What a great experience!”

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14.Fado Show With Wine and History

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $23

At Fado e Fado in Lisbon, you’ll hear two singers and skilled Portuguese guitarists perform traditional and modern fado in a small, low-lit venue. Musicians explain the music’s origins, instruments, and meaning between songs. Your ticket includes port, sweet wine, juice, or water, making this a simple evening stop after sightseeing.

“Exceptional Musicians and singers, I enjoyed it very much. It was a great experience and I would highly recommend.”

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15.Walking, Architecture and History Tour of Dubai Opera

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 40 reviews · 1 hour · from $27

Meet your English or Arabic-speaking guide at the Plaza Box Office for a one-hour walk through Dubai Opera. You’ll see its unusual design, dressing-room mirrors, backstage areas, trap room, sculptures, and the seat storage system used when the auditorium changes to flat-floor mode. Guides including Richard use stories and videos to explain how the venue works.

“A wonderful tour of the opera. You learn so much from how they pack everything away to more. Richard is a very entertaining guide.”

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