The Portuguese Tiles

Points forts

Itinéraire

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•Entrée libre

2. 2

   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•Entrée libre

3. 3

   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•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

4. 4

   Campo de Ourique Market

   The oldest brewery in town totally covered with XIX century tiles

   5 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

5. 5

   Campo de Ourique Market

   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 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

6. 6

   Campo de Ourique Market

   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 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

7. 7

   Campo de Ourique Market

   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 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

8. 8

   Rossio Square

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

   10 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

9. 9

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

   10 minutes•Entrée incluse

10. 10

    Campo de Ourique Market

    A store that is almost a museum, where you can enjoy tiles from almost every era.

    20 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

Point de rendez-vous

Right in front Hard Rock Café Lisbon

La carte montre Lisbonne. Le point de rendez-vous exact est l'adresse ci-dessus.Ouvrir une carte plus grande

Prise en charge

• Rendez-vous au point de départ pour tous

À savoir avant de partir

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Annulation et remboursement

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

• Annulé et intégralement remboursé si la météo l'exige