Guided Tour of Porto on the History of the Tile
Guided Tour of Porto on the History of the Tile
Tiled Porto is a fascinating tour of the tile shine in the city of Porto. You will discover its origin, its techniques and its stories as you contemplate hundreds of examples of this so inherently Portuguese material.We only work with professionals. Our tours are guided by doctors in their specialties and residents of the city!
We are obsessed with the beauty of our city: the historical and the everyday. And we do not forget to tell you where to eat well or how to order like a portuense.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Church of Saint Ildefonso
Protobarroca church, example of 19th century tile with religious iconography
10 minutesSao Bento Railway Station
One of the most beautiful examples of advertising tile, in an old Art-Nouveau style store.
50 minutesR. da Madeira 182
Contemporary tile mural, the only one done collectively in the city.
Praca D.Joao I
Modern mural of the great potter from Puerto Rico from the second half of the 20th century, Jorge Barradas.
R. de Santa Catarina 160
The relics of one of the first department stores in the city.
Capela das Almas
Neoclassical chapel of exultant result thanks to its cover, completely lined with religious tile.
40 minutesCafé A Brasileira
The first coffee ad in the city of Porto, with hand-made typographic tile.
Antiga Fábrica de Cerâmica das Devesas
The most amazing example of tile that you will see in the city of Porto. And there I create this intrigue.
Praça Guilherme Gomes Fernandes
Contemporary tile made by the most famous Portuguese artist today, representative of the country at the Venice Biennale.
A Perola do Bolhao
Advertising tile in its moment of greatest exuberance, covering a mythical store.
10 minutesIgreja do Carmo
The famous twin churches discover the last tiled cloth that we will see on the tour, an imposing scene with a religious-baroque theme.
20 minutesIncluded
- Professional guide
Not Included
- Transport
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Clean & Safe": All our guides are trained in the "Clean & Safe" course offered by the Porto City Council.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.