Lisbon – Portuguese Soul on Stage: Fado and Writing with Tickets

Castle Quarter, Lisbon, Lisbon



Travel from Alfama, the birthplace of Fado, to Chiado, the literary heart of Lisbon, among emblematic settings, historic cafés, charming bookshops, and a visit to the Fado Museum.

Highlights

  • Combine music and literature in a single cultural tour.
  • Visit iconic neighborhoods with passionate guides.
  • Includes a visit to the inspiring Fado Museum.
  • Discover cafés and bookshops steeped in history.
  • An immersive experience in the soul of Lisbon.

Description

1. Alfama and Literary Fado • Start at the Fado Museum, which explores the bridge between music and literature, highlighting great names such as David Mourão Ferreira and Manuel Alegre. • Continue to the impressive Casa dos Bicos, headquarters of the José Saramago Foundation, with exhibitions dedicated to the Nobel Prize winner and his work. 2. Chiado: the literary heart of the city • Visit Livraria Bertrand, founded in 1732 and recognized as the oldest bookstore in the world still in operation. Authors such as Pessoa, Eça, and Herculano have passed through here. • Stop at Largo de São Carlos, the birthplace of Fernando Pessoa, with a commemorative plaque on site. • Continue to the iconic Café A Brasileira, a literary haunt frequented by Pessoa and other intellectuals, now with a statue of the poet at the door. • Finish at Praça Luís de Camões, with the statue of the author of Os Lusíadas, a symbol of national literature.

Includes

Guide in Portuguese and English Air-conditioned transportation and Wi-Fi Bottled water Entrance to the Fado Museum Entrance to Casa dos Bicos - José Saramago Foundation

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