The 9 Porto Shows That Earn the Ticket Price

1.Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,498 reviews · 1 hour · from $23Our pick

Spend one hour at Casa do Fado hearing live Portuguese guitar and soulful singing in one of three historic Porto venues. A host explains fado’s origins and meaning, with programs sometimes featuring Ricardo, Diogo, and Carla. Your ticket includes a glass of Port wine.

“It was the BEST FADO show experience for me. The moment I entered, Gentleman at the door welcomed us so nicely and I felt like I visited family home. Before the show, the woman was in the show and she made us feel so comfortable until the show starts. (plz forgive me that I couldn't get your name) Duration of the show was 1 HOUR, guitarists and the singer showed their passions. KUDOS to RICARDO, DIOGO and CARLA. They are amazing !!!! Especially I was so impressed by RICARDO, he explained about background and history of FADO. Ótimo!!!”

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2.Spiritus Multimedia Show Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,403 reviews · 30 min · from $11Best value

Enter Porto’s 18th-century Clérigos Church for Spiritus, a 30-minute audiovisual show by OCUBO. Projection mapping, music, and Álvaro de Campos’ poetry turn the Baroque interior into a changing world of color and light. Arrive early, sit near the back, and look up.

“It was an extraordinary experience. Very beautiful and deep. Something what stays in mind.”

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3.Cálem Cellar Tour, Fado Show & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,530 reviews · 1h 15m · from $33

At Cálem in Porto, an English-speaking guide leads you through the cellars for 30 minutes, explaining port production and its traditions. You then taste a white port and special reserve while male and female singers perform Fado with Portuguese and classical guitars.

“Amazing! The guide was excellent and entertainment (along with the two ports) were great!”

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4.Authentic Fado Show, Port Wine & Handmade Instruments

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,737 reviews · from $21

At Casa da Guitarra near the Dom Luís Bridge, you’ll hear a one-hour live Fado concert, learn about Portuguese guitars and other handmade instruments, and enjoy one glass of Port wine. The small venue seats about 30 to 40 people, creating a close, quiet setting.

“It was amazing, powerful and sophisticated, can’t understand their language but totally able to feel the moods”

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5.An Intimate Fado Show in a Historical Tavern

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

Spend one hour at Fado Maior do Porto in historic Miragaia, where two ensembles present Coimbra Fado and Traditional Fado without microphones. Sit close to the musicians, hear brief explanations, and enjoy a complimentary glass of Port wine or water in a small old tavern.

“Really nice little concert with some great guitar playing and singing, good value!”

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6.Intimate Fado Show & Port Wine in Trindade Noble Hall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,281 reviews · 1 hour · from $19Top rated

Hear traditional Fado from a singer and two guitarists in Porto’s Trindade Noble Hall. Your multilingual host explains the music and instruments in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French, while you choose one glass of Dry White, White, Rosé, or Ruby Port.

“Absolutely beautiful experience. The musicians were so talented and the singer/story teller was out of this world. 100% worth going.”

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7.Cálem Cellar Tour, Live Fado Show and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 295 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $33

At Cálem in Vila Nova de Gaia, you’ll spend 30 minutes learning how port is made, then hear a 45-minute fado show with Portuguese and fado guitars. Two tastings, Fine White and 10 Years Old Tawny, are served during the performance. Guides such as Beatrice add useful context.

“The show was excellent. The tour was fun, but quite quick, no time for any questions. Quite standard program, would be great to have some water in between the wine tasting”

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

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

Join a local guide at Porto’s São Bento da Vitória Monastery, then hear a Fado singer with Portuguese guitar and Fado viola in an intimate chapel. Your 90-minute visit includes Port wine, monk-made Singeverga liqueur, and time to browse products made by Portuguese monks.

“The Monastery was beautiful & the area where they had the show was intimate & serene. The singer & guitar players demonstrated true traditional melodies. Bravo!”

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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 with a guide such as Maria, Sara, or Andrea, seeing Porto and Matosinhos after dark before a traditional dinner and live Fado show. Hotel pickup, drinks, transport, and a small group of up to eight make this a handy evening choice, though dinner seating and timing can vary.

“Music was fantastic. Enjoyed our drive around Porto region with our guide. Can’t beat door-to-door service!”

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