The Portuguese Tiles
At a glance
The Portuguese Tiles is a 3h 30m small-group experience in Lisbon, Portugal, operated by Lisbon Experience. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 36 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $51.54 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Admission Included.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 9 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 10 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h 30m
- Group
- Small group, up to 9 travellers
- Languages
- Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
The Tiles (azulejo in Portuguese) is one of the strongest cultural expressions in Portugal.
With this tour we'll check, mostly outdoors, tiles artworks from the 16th till the 21st century.
It's a special opportunity to meet Lisbon in a totally different perspective.
I'll tell you unique stories and we'll visit unexpected places. The itinerary is about tiles but never dissociated of the history and the stories.
To end the tour we will have the opportunity to taste a codfish cake.
Expect the Unexpected
What's included
What's included
- Admission Included
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 10m
This is a house full of history. Once an aristocratic house, it was remodeled in the 19th century to house Lisbon's first casino. Here we will find a decoration with a Moorish influence, very much in keeping with the romanticism of the time. This will be the starting point for a journey over Lisbon's tiles.
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Stop 2 · 15m
At the church of S.Pedro de Alcântara we will discover the beginnings of the blue and white tile in Portugal. This church houses tiles from the end of the 17th century and the beginning of the 18th century.
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Stop 3 · 15m
In this church we will discover the oldest tile panels in Lisbon in situ. These are signed 16th century panels and mark the transition from the Moorish tradition to a Portuguese brand tile.
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Stop 4 · 5m
The oldest brewery in town totally covered with XIX century tiles
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Stop 5 · 5m
Here we will appreciate a 19th century tile façade with Masonic motifs. We will get to know the history of the man behind this iconic Lisbon façade
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Stop 6 · 5m
This is the oldest bookstore in the world still in operation and the luxurious facades of the building that houses this bookshop are covered with blue and white tiles from the 19th century.
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Stop 7 · 10m
Alcôa is an iconic pastry shop in Lisbon, but it was once a lottery shop and it was in this context that it was covered with a ceramic piece by one of the greatest Portuguese potters of the 20th century.
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Stop 8 · 10m
The most important square in Lisbon, plenty of history and stories.
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Stop 9 · 10m
This place was the site of one of the two most important tiles' factory in Lisbon. These days it's their showroom.
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Stop 10 · 20m
A store that is almost a museum, where you can enjoy tiles from almost every era.
Meeting point
Right in front Hard Rock Café Lisbon
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the The Portuguese Tiles take?
The experience lasts about 3h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $51.54 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Admission Included.
Where does it start?
Right in front Hard Rock Café Lisbon
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Portuguese, English, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 36 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Lisbon.
