The Portuguese Tiles
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Lisbon, Portugal
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Admission Included
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Av. da Liberdade 6, 1250-144 Lisboa, Portugal
Right in front Hard Rock Café Lisbon
End points
This activity ends in a different location. See details below:
Operating hours.10:00 am
Itinerary
1
Casa do Alentejo
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Convento De Sao Pedro De Alcantara
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Igreja de Sao Roque
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Trindade
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Largo Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Livraria Bertrand - Chiado
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Alcôa
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Praca Dom Pedro IV
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Viuva Lamego
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
10
Rua da Misericórdia
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 27 reviews
Grace_B, Feb 2026
Miguel was such a great tour guide!!! He obviously knows so much about tiles around the city, and took us to so many hole in the wall shops and places we never would have found on our own. He also gave amazing recommendations for food after our tour. Would absolutely recommend without reservation.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your generous words. It was a pleasure to help you get to know my beloved city better. See you soon.
Cheri_K, Nov 2025
Miquel was amazing. Due to the weather he suggested some possible options and, we felt very comfortable leaving it up to him. He was extremely thoughtful as we are older and, with the rain, had to be more cautious not to slip. He didn’t hurry us at all. We learned so much about tiles, their history and more. He has a passion for what he does!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
First of all, thank you so much for your warm words. I truly love what I do, because I adore my city and because I always learn from my clients. With you, I was challenged, because even with the forecast of heavy rain you didn’t want to give up. And by not giving up, you pushed me to think outside the box. And I do enjoy being challenged. Thank you very much for your trust and for your perseverance.
Jean_S, Nov 2025
My daughter and I had an absolutely wonderful experience with our Portuguese Tiles tour guide, Miguel! He was so warm and friendly and had such a great depth of knowledge of the history and art of the Portuguese culture. We learned so much and enjoyed seeing the beautiful tiles throughout Lisbon. This tour was a fabulous way to begin our vacation because as we learned more about Lisbon’s past history and art/architecture, Miguel also gave us lots of tips and suggestions for our days ahead in Lisbon. A true pleasure and a great way to spend our morning! Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much, Jean, for your generous words. I sincerely hope that my tour and my tips helped make your experience in my beloved city of Lisbon really memorable.
nr5068, Oct 2025
This was so much more than a tile tour! We learned an incredible amount of Lisbon’s (and Portuguese) history-from the Phoenicians thru Roman, Arabic, Christian, and Jewish populations. The 1755 earthquake and the 1974 revolution into democracy. Miguel has a passion for history and art that culminates in tile!
He was also very kind and accommodating to a schedule change that we had.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a real pleasure to guide you through my beloved city and explore its beautiful historical layers together. Hope to see you again in Lisbon one day!
CeciliaD_C, Oct 2025
It is an incredibly wonderful tour! I loved every minute of it. Miguel Cardoso had a wonderful knowledge of history of Portugal and of tile work in Lisbon. I am a potter and made tile work for years. He took me places I would never have found on my own. I am so thankful for him and his tour. I highly recommend it.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much Cecilia, for your kind words. I'm lucky because I love my profession, and its object, Lisbon. Moreover, I always have the opportunity to learn so much from my guests about their world, and in our tour, about the very subject I work with every day.
leecornell, Sep 2025
Miguel is friendly, fun, knowledgeable, and passionate about his city and its rich history and culture. We learned the history of Portugal, its tiles, the city of Lisboa, good places to eat, and so much more while discovering hidden gems and beautiful tiles from the 17th to 21st centuries throughout the city.
This was truly “our tour” if we need a rest we chatted about tiles and Lisbon, if we were thirsty a few turns had us at a small terrace with water and coffees. Exceptional experience and I’d do it again.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much, Lee, for your kind words. It was a pleasure to present the best my city has to offer. I hope you can return as soon as possible.
Rosemary_Q, Sep 2025
In addition to seeing various tile installations around the city, we learned so much about the history and culture of Portugal. We visited many important historical sites and experienced the subway so we could see another part of the city. Amazing tour!!!!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much, Rosemary. It was a real pleasure to guide your beautiful group through my beloved city. I hope you can return as soon as possible.
Carolyn_A, Jul 2025
Miguel has carefully crafted this private tour, from the pacing to the selection of stops and the depth of knowledge he shared along the way. It's clear he puts genuine care into creating and tailoring a personalised and memorable experience. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
I'm really honored by your kind words.. When my clients are truly interested in discovering Lisbon's culture, it lights up my motivation, and the result is sharing all the love I have for my city. Thank you so much, Carolyn. A big hug to you and your lovely family.
CATHERINE_R, Jun 2025
Miguel was an excellent guide! He was knowledgeable and passionate about tiles in Lisbon. And he made the adventure easy and fun. Loved the explanation of new vs ancient tiles which gave us a better perspective as we spent our time in Lisbon noticing tiles later on our trip. He took us to a beautiful Miradouro and helped us with photographs too! Enjoyed the front row seat on the Gloria funicular! Thank you Miguel!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you, Catherine, for your kind words. I'm truly glad to be part of your memories from your journey here in Lisbon.
Kathleen_G, Jun 2025
Miguel is an extremely knowledgeable guide with a passion for the history and beauty of Lisbon. We saw and learned about things we never would have found on our own, including wonderful views of the city, gorgeous tiles, and fun methods of transportation. We enjoyed the tour immensely. We did get a bit tired by the end, so I would recommend shortening the tour by an hour or building in a scheduled time halfway through for a break. Thank you to Miguel for a lovely tour!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
I’m truly grateful for your kind and generous words. And I sincerely thank you for the suggestions to improve. In fact, especially now during the summer season, it really makes sense to take a break to rest, have a refreshing drink, and possibly adjust the route. Thank you, and see you soon.
Carolyn_R, Apr 2025
We had such a great day with the wonderful Miguel! I can’t believe 3 1/2 hours flew by. So informative and really interesting!! Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Hi Carolyn, it was a great pleasure to introduce you and your friends to my beloved Lisbon. Thank you so much for your kind words.
MikeWeaver, Apr 2025
Miguel was fantastic and very thorough! This is a great way to see tile and tour some of the best parts of the city!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much, Mike. Your words are truly generous. It was a pleasure to present my beloved Lisbon to you.
Arthur_M, Apr 2025
Our guide, Miguel Cardoso, was excellent in every way. We missed our originally scheduled tour and he very kindly accommodated himself to our revised schedule. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about the tiles and you will definitely enjoy and benefit from your time with him.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Hello Arthur, thank you very much for your generous words. It was a pleasure to be able to help accommodate your needs. When we travel, an unforeseen event can always happen. Warm regards to you and your wife.
Sarah_M, Apr 2025
Miguel was wonderful and very patient with us as we adjusted from our jet-lag. We were able to travel all over the city and see a bunch of beautiful tile and get info about the history of the city and great recommendations of other things my family might enjoy. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you, Sarah. It was a great pleasure to introduce my city to your lovely family. I hope you are having a wonderful experience here in Portugal.
Nick, Sep 2024
This tour of Portuguese tiles exceeded every expectation! Miguel, our guide, had carefully laid out the route by neighborhoods to present the tiles & history & scenic overviews. It was time well spent & I highly recommend this tour
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you some much for your kind words. It's a real pleasure to guide interested visitors to understand our identities. And you are for sure people who more than travel want to dive into the places you visit. Big hug and hope to see you soon.
Daryl_M, May 2024
Miguel provided an exceptional experience. We were two retired couples (one from Canada and the other from USA). We visited many interesting sites from historical and contemporary artists. He also shared much about the history of tiles, Lisbon, and Portugal. As an added bonus, he also provided excellent recommendations for restaurants, artisan shops, and showed us where the local grocery store was. We highly recommend this tour with Miguel.
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you very much, Daryl, for the review you did of my work. I am lucky to love what I do and to love my city, which makes my job much easier. And as a bonus, I also get to meet wonderful people from all over the world. See you soon.
Shira_C, Jul 2023
This trip was great! Miguel was a fantastic tour guide and knew his information. He kept checking in to see how we felt about walking and showed us his passion for Lisboa. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants a guided tour from someone who knows his stuff. Will definitely be recommending to friends!
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Good afternoon Shira. I am glad that my work has lived up to your expectations. Very grateful for your very kind words. Big hugs to you and your lovely mother.
Cassie_S, May 2023
Miguel was a fabulous tour guide! We especially wanted to see the tiles of Lisbon, and his tour was exactly what we were looking for. Miguel also gave us a great deal of Portuguese history as we walked through the city. We saw and better understood the history of the tiles from the 16th up to the 20th century. We also stopped mid-way on our tour for a cod cake and Super Bock (or you could choose a n/a option). This is a great tour to take in the beginning of your trip as it helps you get more familiar with the historical area of the city. I highly recommend taking this tour with Miguel!
Response from Host, May 2023
Good morning Cassie, I am very grateful for your generous words. And of course, I am very happy that the tour on the tiles pleased you so much. A hug to everyone and see you soon.
Wendy_S, May 2023
Educational and fun, this tour was fantastic. Miguel was very informed and took us around the city finding tile. It was a great introduction to the tiles of Portugal.
Response from Host, May 2023
Hello Wendy, I am very happy that you enjoyed this experience here in Lisbon. It was a pleasure meeting you and I hope you can come back soon.
Adria_M, Mar 2023
Really excellent tour if you love tiles. Miguel was sensational and offered a good overview of Lisbon and its history along with the evolution of tiles. It has helped me understand what I’m looking at as I travel through this city.
Miguel was knowledgeable and considerate and offered many suggestions of places to eat and things to do. I wish I could take more of his tours
Response from Host, May 2023
Good evening Adria, my apologies for just now thanking you for your generosity in the way you described my service. A huge hug from here to New York
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