Casa da Guitarra Fado
A 60-minute live Fado concert inside a working Portuguese guitar shop, two steps from the Luís I Bridge — port wine included.
4.8 · 2,988 reviews · One of Porto’s most reviewed Fado shows
What makes this show different
- 1Set inside an actual Portuguese-guitar workshop — the instruments around you are the ones being made.
- 2Two musicians, one fadista — classical guitar, Portuguese guitar, voice. No amplification, no microphones.
- 3About twelve songs in an hour, glass of port wine included with every ticket.
- 4Six minutes on foot from São Bento station; you walk in under the Luís I Bridge to get here.
A small room and three working musicians
Casa da Guitarra is the only place in Porto that builds and exhibits handmade Portuguese string instruments — the Portuguese guitar, mandolin and viola. The shop sits on Avenida Vímara Peres, the road that runs above the Luís I Bridge, six minutes on foot from São Bento station. Every evening at 18:00 and 19:30 the showroom becomes the concert room: chairs are arranged for forty people, the doors close, and the show begins.
This is, by the venue’s own description, the first Fado concert in show format in Porto — led by a luthier who is also the Portuguese-guitar expert in the room. The hour mixes a live concert with short explanations about Fado and the instruments, a glass of port wine in the interval, and time at the end to look at the exhibition of handmade guitars.
Note that the show is not recommended for children under six, and the concert room is not wheelchair-accessible. The official venue website is portofado.com.
What recent visitors said
4.8 / 5 · 2,988 reviews. Aggregated from verified bookings on GetYourGuide. Excerpts below are lightly edited for length.
Fantastic — both the singers and the musicians were amazing. My only criticism is it wasn’t long enough! The acoustics and the building were brilliant, and the collection of instruments on show was very interesting, so give yourself time to see them. Highly recommended.
Denise · United Kingdom · May 2026Beautiful experience. A must-see for anyone visiting Porto. Genuine acoustic delivery at its best.
William · South Africa · May 2026Absolutely amazing. Incredibly powerful and heartfelt singing, and the musical accompaniment was just perfect. We loved the atmosphere — and the port wine midway through the performance was delicious. The history of Fado on the posters throughout the building was a lovely touch.
Ken · United States · April 2026We loved this. Very entertaining, just the right length, centrally located, and a lovely insight into Portuguese folk music. It felt like an authentic experience, not just something for tourists.
Sally · United Kingdom · February 2026A small heads-up before you book
- A few travelers mention they’d have liked more spoken context between the songs in English — the format is concert-first, with light introductions rather than a guided commentary.
- Seating is unallocated. Arriving 10–15 minutes before the start gets you a good seat; the front row fills first.
- The room is not wheelchair-accessible and the show is not recommended for children under six — both confirmed by the venue.