Lisbon Tile Art Private Tours

Lisbon, Portugal
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Duration8h
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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Discover the history of making tiles or "azulejos" in Lisbon. Lisbon's artisans have been making tiles since the 13th century. The first tiles were blue and white, then yellow and green. First, they were simple geometric shapes that covered blank spaces on walls. Later, they became more ornate, decorating church altars and depicting Portuguese history and culture. Today, they decorate restaurants, bars, railway stations, palaces, and homes. Every tourist brings home one or two tiles as souvenirs.

Options

Azeitão & Arrabida Tile Art

Wine tasting : Wine tasting at Bacalhôa Winery Museum.
Azeitão & Arrabida : Visit Bacalhôa Winery Museum & Bacalhôa Palace; Tile Workshop & Visit to Tile Factory; Visit Arrabida Mountain.
Pickup included

Lisbon & Sintra Tile Art

Lisbon and Sintra: Visit the National Tile Museum in Lisbon.
Visit the National Palace of Sintra.
Wine tasting and a visit to a winery.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Wifi on board
  • Tile Workshop and visit tile factory
  • Free Hotel pickup and drop-off only in Lisbon
  • Entrance fees to Palacio da Bacalhoa - If you choose Option 1
  • Transport by air-conditioned car or minivan
  • Tickets to Palacio Nacional de Sintra - if you choose option 2
  • Your own Driver/guide
  • Entrance fees unless mentioned in inclusions
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

What to expect

  1. National Tile Museum
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Visit the National Tile Museum, the former Mother of God Monastery. The collection features tiles from the 15th century until the present. The permanent exhibition shows the materials used in making the tiles and the techniques used in their manufacture. You will see the baroque church with its blue and white tiles and gold altar and ceiling. On the monastery's roof is a large tile panel depicting Lisbon before the 1755 earthquake that destroyed most of the city.
  2. Palacio da Bacalhoa
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Cross the river and head to the village of Vila Nogueira de Azeitao, where we will first visit the Quinta Bacalhoa Palace, gardens, and winery. This palace contains many beautiful tile panels, and the winery has many delicious bottles of wine, which we will sample.
  3. Azulejos de Azeitao
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Finally, our journey will end in a tile factory, where you will watch the artisans make and decorate the tiles, then a workshop to make one of your own.
  4. Sintra National Palace
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Visit the town of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site. First, we will visit the Sintra National Palace, known as the castle of Moors, which dates to the 8th century. As we wander through its ornate rooms, we will see many different styles and techniques of tile art. Next, our afternoon will continue through the beautiful town of Sintra. Finally, our journey ends at the Constance Piriquita Factory, where we will enjoy Sintra's delicacies – travesseiros, a puff pastry filled with almond cream, or queijadas, a sweet cake made of cheese, eggs, milk, and sugar.
  5. Serra da Arrabida
    1h
    Visit the Arrabida Natural Park, a 42-mile protected habitat in the district of Setubal that offers some of the most stunning coastal scenery in the Lisbon area. Marvel at the mountainous landscapes and cliffs reaching the ocean. Look for unique flora and fauna. Then, sunbathe on two of the park’s spectacular beaches, popular with the locals, Portinho da Arrabida and Figueirinha.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickup and Drop-off only in Lisbon hotels are included on the tour price.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Dress code is smart casual

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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