Immerse yourself in the rich history of tile making in Lisbon with our private tours. Discover the evolution of ‘azulejos’ from simple geometric shapes to intricate works of art.
Immerse yourself in the rich history of tile making in Lisbon with our private tours. Discover the evolution of ‘azulejos’ from simple geometric shapes to intricate works of art.
- Museu Nacional do Azulejo - Explore the National Tile Museum, once the Mother of God Monastery. The collection showcases tiles from the 15th century to today. The permanent exhibition highlights the materials and techniques used in tile creation. Admire the baroque church adorned with blue and white tiles, along with a gold altar and ceiling. On…
- Museu Nacional do Azulejo - Explore the National Tile Museum, once the Mother of God Monastery. The collection showcases tiles from the 15th century to today. The permanent exhibition highlights the materials and techniques used in tile creation. Admire the baroque church adorned with blue and white tiles, along with a gold altar and ceiling. On the monastery’s roof, a large tile panel illustrates Lisbon before the 1755 earthquake that devastated much of the city.
- Bacalhoa Palace and Estate - Cross the river to the village of Vila Nogueira de Azeitao to visit the Quinta Bacalhoa Palace, gardens, and winery. The palace boasts stunning tile panels, and the winery offers a selection of exquisite wines for tasting.
- Azulejos de Azeitao - Conclude the journey at a tile factory, where artisans craft and decorate tiles. Participate in a workshop to create a tile of your own.
- Sintra National Palace - Discover the town of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Begin with a visit to the Sintra National Palace, also known as the Castle of the Moors, dating back to the 8th century. Explore its ornate rooms to see various styles and techniques of tile art. Continue the afternoon through the charming town of Sintra, ending at the Constance Piriquita Factory to savor Sintra’s treats – travesseiros, a puff pastry filled with almond cream, or queijadas, a sweet cake made of cheese, eggs, milk, and sugar.
- Serra da Arrabida - Experience the Arrabida Natural Park, a 42-mile protected area in the Setubal district, offering breathtaking coastal views in the Lisbon region. Enjoy the mountainous landscapes and cliffs meeting the ocean. Discover unique flora and fauna, then relax on two of the park’s stunning beaches, Portinho da Arrabida and Figueirinha, favored by locals.
- Wifi on board
- Tile Workshop and visit tile factory
- Free Hotel pickup and drop-off in Lisbon
- Entrance to Palacio da Bacalhoa with Option 1
- Air-conditioned car or minivan transportation
- Tickets to Palacio Nacional de Sintra with Option 2
- Personal Driver/guide
- Wifi on board
- Tile Workshop and visit tile factory
- Free Hotel pickup and drop-off in Lisbon
- Entrance to Palacio da Bacalhoa with Option 1
- Air-conditioned car or minivan transportation
- Tickets to Palacio Nacional de Sintra with Option 2
- Personal Driver/guide
- Entrance fees unless mentioned in inclusions
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entrance fees unless mentioned in inclusions
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Explore the rich history of tile-making, or “azulejos,” in Lisbon. Artisans in Lisbon have been crafting tiles since the 13th century. Initially, these tiles were blue and white, followed by yellow and green. They started as simple geometric designs to fill empty wall spaces. Over time, they evolved into intricate decorations for church altars and…
Explore the rich history of tile-making, or “azulejos,” in Lisbon. Artisans in Lisbon have been crafting tiles since the 13th century. Initially, these tiles were blue and white, followed by yellow and green. They started as simple geometric designs to fill empty wall spaces. Over time, they evolved into intricate decorations for church altars and illustrations of Portuguese history and culture. Nowadays, they adorn restaurants, bars, railway stations, palaces, and homes. Tourists often take home one or two tiles as cherished souvenirs.
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Dress code is smart casual
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
