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LanguagesPortuguese, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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.
What's included
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
What to expect
Escadinhas da Saude
20m
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
15m
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
20m
Rua do Capelão, the cradle of fado, an incredible tiny street, full of history and legends concerning Lisbon song.
Casa Fernando Mauricio
15m
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.
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Saude
20m
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.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
By the Lift/ Escadinhas da Saúde entrance, between Salão Lisboa and the big Pharmacy building (Martim Moniz)
End point
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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
