Lisbon Tiles Tour

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   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 minutes•Admission free

2. 2

   This is one of the three funiculars in Lisbon and the oldest still in operation. With it we will climb to the top of Santana Hill, where we will discover some of the most unique stories of Lisbon and its people.

   15 minutes•Admission included

3. 3

   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 minutes•Admission free

4. 4

   Church of São 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.

   15 minutes•Admission free•See on map

5. 5

   The oldest brewery in town totally covered with XIX century tiles

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free

6. 6

   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

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free

7. 7

   Livraria Bertrand

   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.

   30 minutes•Admission free•See on map

8. 8

   Estoril

   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.

   15 minutes•Admission free•See on map

9. 9

   Rossio Square

   The most important square in Lisbon, plenty of history and stories.

   10 minutes•Admission free•See on map

10. 10

    This place was the site of one of the two most important tiles' factory in Lisbon. These days it's their showroom.

    10 minutes•Admission included

Meeting point

The operator confirms the exact meeting point on your voucher.

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Pickup

• Everyone is picked up
• 110 hotels are served
• You can request another pickup address
• The operator contacts you to arrange pickup
• Pickup begins 15 min before departure

Know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Paper ticket only accepted
• One per booking

Cancellation and refunds

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

• Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe