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Tiles and Tales: Workshop and National Tile Museum Visit

About this experience

Become a tile artist for a day on this full-day Lisbon Tiles and Tales tile workshop and private tour, including the National Tile Museum.

Travel to Azeitão to learn how to make your own tiles from an expert tile artist.

Take some free time at the waterfront to have lunch, and relax before the afternoon starts.

Cap off your tour with a visit to the National Tile Museum (Museu Nacional do Azulejo), where you can admire some of the city’s most beautiful and well-preserved artworks.

NOTE: While the Tile Museum is closed for refurbishing until June 2026, we're replacing it for another epic experience with Tiles.

At a glance

  • Duration: 8 hr
  • Private experience

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Tiles and Tales Group Tour
Group tour
Pickup included
Tiles and Tales Private Tour
Private guide and vehicle
More flexibile itinerary
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour8 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesPortuguese (live guide), English (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide
  • Bottled water
  • Driver/guide
  • WiFi in the Van

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Baked painted Tiles shipping to your address

Itinerary and highlights

Crossing the 25th of April bridge is an experience by itself, as the views to the East and the West show you almost the entire city of Lisbon.

At Azulejos de Azeitão, you will learn all about making tiles, and also have the chance of painting your own (that you can ship to your hotel or your home country).

Azulejos de Azeitão is one of the finest and well know Tile Workshops in Portugal.

At the National Tiles Museum you'll be able to learn more about the tiles through History, admiring some of the best preserved and antique tiles in Portugal.

Begin your day by heading to the Azeitão region south of Lisbon, where you can see some of the region’s most beautiful tiles and learn about their origin, starting with the Arabic occupation of the Iberian Peninsula.

Your guide will show you some examples of Tiles works as you drive on the way.

Meeting and pickup information

  • We'll pick you up at your Hotel or Apartment, or even the Port or the Airport. Please note that you may need to join us at a nearby meeting point, in some areas of the city where we can't reach your address. Please contact our team previously to assure all necessary arrangements.

Languages and tickets

  • Portuguese — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Around Lisbon

Accessibility and practical details

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 8 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
We'll pick you up at your Hotel or Apartment, or even the Port or the Airport.
Please note that you may need to join us at a nearby meeting point, in some areas of the city where we can't reach your address.

Please contact our team previously to assure all necessary arrangements.
Which guide languages are listed?
Portuguese (live guide), English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 0+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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