8 History Shows & Performances Worth Flying For

1.Lisbon: Live Fado Show with Port Wine in Historic Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,166 reviews · from $17Our pick

At Lisboa em Fado, you’ll hear a 50-minute live concert in Baixa Pombalina, performed without microphones by award-winning Fado singers and musicians. Short multimedia segments explain Fado, Lisbon, and the Portuguese guitar. Your ticket includes a glass of Port wine or juice, and the show suits both Portuguese and English speakers.

“wonderful experience, worth the price. one thing, the Portugal guitar player was according his guitar by the time the guide was giving information, a bit disturbing”

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2.Porto: An Intimate Fado Show in a Historical Tavern

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

In Porto’s Miragaia quarter, Fado Maior do Porto presents a one-hour show in a historic tavern. Two groups perform Coimbra Fado and traditional Fado just meters away, without microphones. Your $18 ticket includes a small glass of Port wine or water. Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early, and expect Portuguese-language hosting.

“Perfect place to get to know fado music. Super intimate atmosphere, incredible musicians and singers. I loved every minute of it!”

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3.Lisbon: Fado Show with Wine in a Historic Venue

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,294 reviews · from $19

At Fado & Fado near Lisbon’s Sé Cathedral, you’ll hear male and female singers with Portuguese guitar and other musicians in a small stone venue built around an old sea gate and medieval wall. The 50-minute show explains Fado’s origins and each song’s meaning. Your ticket includes wine, water, or orange juice.

“My girlfriend is vegetarian and the vegetarian options were not great”

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4.2.5 Hour Philadelphia History Tour with Washington War Tent Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 924 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45Top rated

Spend 2.5 hours walking Old City Philadelphia with a guide such as Tom, John, Maria, or Caroline. See Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell Center, Elfreth’s Alley, Betsy Ross House, and Franklin’s grave, then enter the Museum of the American Revolution for a presentation on George Washington’s war tent. The group is capped at 12.

“Carla was extremely knowledgeable on Philadelphia and history. We went through the properties in good time but with plenty of opportunities to ask questions. Saw a lot of properties and historical sites. Would highly recommend.”

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5.Fire of Anatolia Dance Show at Ancient Aspendos Theater

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 198 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $64

Watch Fire of Anatolia’s 120 dancers perform Anatolian folk dance, ballet, and modern choreography at Ancient Aspendos Theater. Choose your own transport or hotel pickup from Side, with dinner included on Kemer and Alanya options. The show runs about two hours, including an intermission, and takes place from April through November.

“Communication with the company was good, the driver pick us up as expected and drove to the point in time. The show is worth to see. The way back was good as well, can recommend this service.”

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

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

You’ll tour Porto’s São Bento da Vitória Monastery with an English, Portuguese, or Spanish-speaking guide, then hear one hour of Fado in an intimate chapel or monastery space. The music features a singer, Portuguese guitar, and Fado viola, with Port wine and Singeverga liqueur made by Benedictine monks included.

“The tour of the monastary was interesting and the very clever young lady who was our guide was excellent. The Fado show was awesome, the two guitarists, singer and guest singer were all mesmerising. Very intimate show and emotional to listen to and watch. Two lovely free drinks were a bonus! Highly recommend, thank you :)”

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7.Cusco: Historic Walking Tour with Pisco Sour and Music Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 65 reviews · 2 hours · from $10Best value

Spend two hours walking from Cusco’s Plaza de Armas through the Cathedral, Qoricancha, Inca stonework, and San Blas. Your English or Spanish guide may be Erick, Nilo, or Niki. Visit a luthier, watch Andean music, see Manco Capac’s temple, and finish with a Pisco Sour or Chicha Morada.

“Such a great tour!!! Our guide Erick was amazing, so informative and made the tour really fun. You get to see a lot of the city and learn a lot of history about the Incas and colonization. Would definitely recommend!”

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8.Cairo: Egyptian Heritage Tanoura Dancing Troupe Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 54 reviews · 4 hours · from $42

You’ll travel from Cairo or Giza to Wekalet El Ghouri Arts Center for a two-hour Tanoura show with live Egyptian folk music. Your guide handles the tickets and return transfer, with guides such as Mostafa, Nagy, Mido, and Yousif praised for smooth service. The show is usually outdoors, though winter performances may move indoors.

“Our tour was excellent. Our guide Mostafa collect us (3 persons) from the lobby of our hotel (Steigenberger Tahrir) on time 17:40 and accompanied us to the performance. The traffic was incredible but our driver Mohamed drove us safely all the way. In the performance (19:10-20:30) we sat at the front seats (Mostafa arrangement) and we attended the whole presentation very clearly. The way back (21:00) was relaxing and safe. Thank you Mostafa!”

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