15 Shows in Porto Worth Your Time

1.Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine

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

Spend an hour with live fado, a glass of Port, and an introduction to the music’s roots and character. Casa do Fado offers sessions in three historic Porto venues, including a 19th-century cellar and the old pantries beneath São João Novo Church. At one performance, the musicians were introduced as Ricardo and Diogo, with singer Carla.

“Such a lovely hour listening the beautiful sounds of the Portuguese guitar and the soulful words of the amazing singer. Worth every penny”

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2.Spiritus Multimedia Show Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,791 reviews · from $11Best value

OCUBO’s Spiritus pairs projected images, music and light with the Baroque interior of Porto’s Clérigos Church. The 30-minute show draws on a poem by Álvaro de Campos. Your ticket includes admission, but not transport. Portuguese- and English-speaking hosts or greeters are available.

“Spiritus was spectacular, way better than we thought it was going to be. We sat at the back where we had a great view. The 30 minute duration was perfect. Highly recommended.”

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3.Cálem Cellar Tour, Fado Show & Wine Tasting

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

At Cálem, an English-speaking guide leads you through the port cellars for about 30 minutes, then you taste two ports during a 45-minute Fado performance. The tasting pairs white port with a special reserve. Guides including Nikita and Felipe have been praised for lively explanations, though your guide may differ.

“It was a great way to learn about the celar wines and get the Fado experience”

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4.Authentic Fado Show, Port Wine & Handmade Instruments

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

At Casa da Guitarra in central Porto, hear live Fado in the shop’s concert room, where traditional string instruments are made and displayed. A Portuguese guitar expert and luthier plays alongside local singers and musicians. The one-hour experience includes a glass of Port wine or water and an illustrated postcard.

“Experience was great, not too crowded and really good sound. Was funny interacting during the song. There is one glass of porto offered, would be great maybe 2 to sing better!”

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5.An Intimate Fado Show in a Historical Tavern

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,093 reviews · from $21

Spend an hour in Fado Maior do Porto, a historic tavern in Miragaia, hearing two ensembles perform Coimbra and traditional Fado just meters away, without microphones. The ticket includes a glass of Port or water. Shows take place in the late afternoon, and silence is expected during the music.

“It was a really good experience. well spent the money in that. I highly recommend it”

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6.Traditional Fado Show at Sao Bento with Port Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 882 reviews · from $19

Spend an hour with live Fado singers and guitarists in a small room inside Porto’s São Bento Station. A host explains the music and instruments, and you choose one of four Port wines. Performances have featured singer Margarida, also known as Margarita, with guitarists Antonio and Hugo. The ticket costs $19 and includes one glass of wine.

“Finding the room could be improved ie directions you give but otherwise fantastic”

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7.Fonseca Cellar Tour & Fado Show with Optional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 362 reviews · 1.5 - 4 hours · from $29

Start at 6 pm at Fonseca’s cellars for a small-group tour of the house’s history, Douro Valley port production and aging. Taste Bin 27 and Siroco as Fado is performed nearby. Add dinner at T&C Terrace in WOW Porto for vegetable cream, sea bass and crème brûlée, with Portuguese wine, water and coffee.

“This is our first trip to Porto and this was our very first activity on our very first day. This was also our very first introduction to port and the production of port. The guide did not disappoint. She was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. We enjoyed the tasting. The dinner was a traditional Portuguese dinner and a great introduction to Portuguese food. Ample portions and very tasty. During dinner we were entertained by a Fado performance. The singer was very passionate and gave a great description of the meaning and origen of Fado. To top it all off we were seated beside two couples who lived in…”

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8.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 about 30 minutes learning how Port is made before sitting down for a 45-minute Fado show with male and female singers, Portuguese guitar and Fado guitar. Two pours, Cálem Fine White and 10 Years Old Tawny, accompany the performance. Guides may vary, and the tour can be multilingual.

“The tour and the Fado experience performers were exceptional. Unfortunately, there were a group of females at a table next to us during the Fado experience who ignored the announcement to not use flash in their cameras. They talked loudly throughout the performance and were in their cellphones with lighted screens. They also used flash on their cameras. It was extremely disrespectful and distracting. We reported it to one of the workers during the performance and no attempt was made on behalf of management to ask them to be respectful to the performers and fellow guests. That was disappointing and unacceptable.”

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9.Spiritus Porto: Videomapping Immersive Show at Clerigos Church

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 223 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $12

At Clérigos Church in central Porto, OCUBO’s Spiritus pairs music, light, and video mapping across the church’s architecture, statues, altar, and ceiling. Inspired by a poem by Álvaro de Campos, it offers an abstract, reflective show rather than a guided history tour. Plan for about 30 minutes, though the experience may feel longer to some.

“A very enjoyable light show within the Cathedral which encompasses various objects in the church i.e. altar, icons, wall sculptures and ceiling to tell a new story with each music accompaniment. Runs about an hour which is plenty of time. Well worth the reasonable cost.”

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

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

At Porto’s Monastery of São Bento da Vitória, a local guide leads you through the historic church and monastery before an hour of Fado with a singer, Portuguese guitar, and Fado viola. Your 90-minute visit includes Port wine, a taste of Singeverga liqueur made by Benedictine monks, and time to browse a shop of monk-made products.

“Singer and guitarists were all really good and learnt a lot about the monks and the monastery.”

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11.Porto Fado Night Show + Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 87 reviews · 1 day · from $100

Meet your local guide at Touch Tours Store, Rua das Carmelitas 70, then ride in a Mercedes-Benz through downtown Porto for a short introduction to its history and daily life. The evening continues at a restaurant in Gaia with a traditional Portuguese meal, included drinks, live Fado and city views. Tiago has guided some departures, and the group is limited to eight.

“Des étoiles plein les yeux Guide exceptionnel passionné par sa ville Le fado était magnifique et le repas excellent Vous pouvez y aller les yeux fermés”

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12.Fado and Porto Wine Show at the Trinity Noble Hall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $17Top rated

Spend about an hour with a Fado singer and musicians in Porto’s Noble Hall of the Order of the Trinity, near the Allies. You’ll hear traditional songs, learn about Fado and its instruments, and choose from four Port wines, or have sparkling water or juice. The show is in English, with explanations offered in multiple languages.

“I definitely recommend this concert. The singing and playing was high quality combined with information about Fado. They are exceptional at what they do. Super easy to find. Can't recommend it more for a relaxed evening in Porto.”

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13.All-Inclusive Fado Dinner Show and Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 55 reviews · 4 hours · from $111

Spend four hours exploring Porto by minivan, then settle in for a traditional dinner and live Fado in a neighborhood restaurant. Your guide chooses a summer seaside stop or winter views from Serra do Pilar, shares local stories, and leads a final night drive. Groups are limited to eight, with hotel pickup in central Porto.

“Loved Miguel and Miguel (the guide and the driver), both were absolutely amazing and did a great job providing a fabulous experience making us laugh all the way to Duro Valley and back. The music selection was superb and the drive was very smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour especially with the power duo M&M ☺️ 🥰. The only recommendation would be getting a bottle of port to take home 😉😂.”

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14.Traditional Fado Show with Welcome Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 54 reviews · from $21

At Clube Real do Fado, near Cordoaria Garden and Clérigos Tower, you get a short introduction to Fado in Portuguese, English, French, or Spanish, a welcome drink from the wine bar, and a one-hour concert with Fado singers, guitarra portuguesa, and classical guitar. Shows run Monday to Saturday. The venue is not wheelchair accessible, and children under six are not admitted.

“Loved how informative the guide was about the tradition of Fado”

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15.Fado Dinner Show and Night Lights Tour in Porto

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $114

Ride in a modern minivan through Porto and the coastal district of Matosinhos, then settle in for a Portuguese dinner and live Fado. The tour lasts about four hours, with city-center pickup between 7 and 7:30 pm and a maximum of eight people. Guides named in past accounts include Maria, Sara, Rodrigo, and Andrea, though your guide may differ.

“Cozy environment, good food, and excellent show! A real taste of Portugal's food and cultural history.”

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