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The Portuguese Tiles

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3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, Spanish, Portuguese

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.
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    Av. da Liberdade 6
    1250-144 Lisboa, Portugal

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    Casa do Alentejo

    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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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Convento De Sao Pedro De Alcantara

    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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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Igreja de Sao Roque

    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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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Trindade

    The oldest brewery in town totally covered with XIX century tiles
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Largo Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro

    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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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Livraria Bertrand - Chiado

    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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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Pastelaria Alcôa

    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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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Praca Dom Pedro IV

    The most important square in Lisbon, plenty of history and stories.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Viuva Lamego

    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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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Rua da Misericórdia

    A store that is almost a museum, where you can enjoy tiles from almost every era.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Portuguese Tiles?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET). Read more Apr 2025

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-261953P1

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