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Things to do in Portugal
The Portuguese Tiles is a tour or activity in Portugal, about 3 h 30 min long. It costs about CAD $72 per person. TripRadr is a neutral Canadian vacation comparison site; you book this activity on Viator, and TripRadr may earn a commission.
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
Right in front Hard Rock Café Lisbon
The main tile factory in Portugal had its facilities here in this square until the end of the 20th century. This square is home to one of the largest and most interesting sets of tiled facades in Lisbon.
This square has always been the central square of Lisbon. Rossio is the popular name of this square and it means meeting point of the people.
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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.
10 min
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.
15 min
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.
15 min
The oldest brewery in town totally covered with XIX century tiles
5 min
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
5 min
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.
5 min
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.
10 min
The most important square in Lisbon, plenty of history and stories.
10 min
This place was the site of one of the two most important tiles' factory in Lisbon. These days it's their showroom.
10 min · Admission included
A store that is almost a museum, where you can enjoy tiles from almost every era.
20 min
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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The Portuguese Tiles costs about CAD $72 per person. The price depends on the date, the option you choose and the number of travellers. Prices on TripRadr are in CAD and approximate, converted from Viator's price. The final price is shown on Viator before you book.
It takes about 3 h 30 min. The exact start and finish times depend on the option and the date you choose. Viator shows the times when you pick a date.
This activity includes Admission Included. Anything that is not listed is not included. The full list is on the Viator page.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Rules can differ by option and date. Read the policy on Viator before you book.
Viator lists the meeting point as: Right in front Hard Rock Café Lisbon. It ends at: The main tile factory in Portugal had its facilities here in this square until the end of the 20th century. This square is home to one of the largest and most interesting sets of tiled facades in Lisbon. The meeting time and place can differ by option and date. Check them on Viator before you book.
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