Fado: A Story of Thugs, Harlots and Poets - Private Walking Tour

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.

1. 1

   Escadinhas da Saude

   20 min

   The big medieval wall, the steep staircase of the XIX th century and the recent lift - the very backbone of Mouraria quarter

2. 2

   Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Socorro

   15 min

   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.

3. 3

   Monumento Mouraria Berco do Fado

   20 min

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

4. 4

   Casa Fernando Mauricio

   15 min

   The streets where Fernando Maurício was born, lived and died. A start who never wanted to be a star, a legend of fado and Mouraria.

5. 5

   Capela de Nossa Senhora da Saude

   20 min

   A small church which is at the center of one one the most popular processions in Lisbon. It is also a symbol of resistance of fado and popular culture against the Estado Novo totalitarian regime that vowed to destroy Mouraria in the name of progress.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.