If you're interested in understanding why everyone is so obsessed with fado, this small museum is the place to go. I don't normally use audio guides at museums, but the man working there was so friendly and enthusiastic about it that I took it. I was glad I did, since it offered far more information than was in the displays themselves (which are already in both Portuguese and English). Each floor focuses on a different phase of the history of fado. The audio guide also comes loaded with a selection of fado songs. After doing so much walking, I was happy to sit and enjoy the view and the music for a bit. I'd already been brought to see fado and had a tinder date try to explain the various types of guitars to me. It wasn't until I'd gone through the museum before it made sense to me and settled into its spot in my understanding of Portuguese history. The three euro ticket will give you access to the Torre de Almedina (a city history museum with a better view from the top) and the Museu da Cidade de Coimbra (an art museum). The ticket is valid for two weeks, so you can come back after going to the Café Santa Cruz to see a fado performance. read more