Fado in Lisbon, chosen by a local.

Three hours, three stops: a deli, a tavern and live fado. Ten petiscos, Portuguese wines and music — the night for those who eat with curiosity.

Four hours: a walk through the streets where fado was born, dinner in a traditional house, and a live show. For those who arrive in Lisbon without context and want to leave with it.

An hour of fado in a small room, in the heart of Alfama. No dinner, with a glass of port. The most direct way to hear fado where it was born.

Five hours in Alfama: a walk through the neighbourhood with its history, a traditional dinner and a fado show. The deepest night of the ones I recommend.

A short show, no dinner, in the centre of Chiado. 17 years on stage. For those with little time who want to hear fado without heavy production.

Fadistas on board, a shared dinner, Lisbon seen from the river. It's not a traditional fado house — it's a different night, and that's why it's worth it.