Fado - A story of thugs, harlots and urban poetry
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.
Overview
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.
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
20 minutesIgreja 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.
15 minutesMonumento Mouraria Berco do Fado
Rua do Capelão, the cradle of fado, an incredible tiny street, full of history and legends concerning Lisbon song.
20 minutesCasa Fernando Mauricio
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.
15 minutesCapela de Nossa Senhora da Saude
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.
20 minutes
Location
Address
R. da Mouraria 16, 1100-584 Lisboa, Portugal
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Professional local photographer guide
- Private guide
Exclusions
- Alcoholic beverages
- Bicycle use
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Snacks
- Carbonated beverages
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Languages
English
Portuguese
Spanish
French
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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