Guided Tour of Porto on the History of the Tile

Porto, Portugal
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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.

Description

Itinerary
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Stop At: Church of Saint Ildefonso, R. de Santo Ildefonso 11, 4000-542 Porto, Portugal

Protobarroca church, example of 19th century tile with religious iconography

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Sao Bento Railway Station, Praca Almeida Garrett, Porto 4000-069 Portugal

The most mythical train station in all of Portugal, covered with thousands of tiles.

We continue with:

SOLE DEPOSIT
One of the most beautiful examples of advertising tile, in an old Art-Nouveau style store.

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: R. da Madeira 182, 4000-433 Porto, Portugal

What is it, Porto?
Contemporary tile mural, the only one done collectively in the city.


Stop At: Praca D.Joao I, Praca D. Joao I, Porto 4000-295 Portugal

Edification Palácio Atlântico
Modern mural of the great potter from Puerto Rico from the second half of the 20th century, Jorge Barradas.

Stop At: R. de Santa Catarina 160, 4000-381 Porto, Portugal

Grande Bazar do Porto, Lda
The relics of one of the first department stores in the city.

Stop At: Capela das Almas, Rua de Santa Catarina 428 Esquina com a Rua Fernandes Tomás, a 30 metros do Bolhão-Porto, Porto 4000-444 Portugal

Neoclassical chapel of exultant result thanks to its cover, completely lined with religious tile.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Café A Brasileira, R. do Bonjardim 116, 4000-440 Porto, Portugal

COFFEE TO BRAZILIAN
The first coffee ad in the city of Porto, with hand-made typographic tile.

Stop At: Antiga Fábrica de Cerâmica das Devesas, R. do Conselheiro Veloso da Cruz 185, 4400 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

DEVESAS CERAMIC DEPOSIT
The most amazing example of tile that you will see in the city of Porto. And there I create this intrigue.

Stop At: Praça Guilherme Gomes Fernandes, 4050 Porto, Portugal

JOHANNA VASCONCELOS MURAL
Contemporary tile made by the most famous Portuguese artist today, representative of the country at the Venice Biennale.

Stop At: A Perola do Bolhao, Rua Formosa 279, Porto 4000-252 Portugal

Advertising tile in its moment of greatest exuberance, covering a mythical store.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Igreja do Carmo, Rua Carmo, Porto 4050-164 Portugal

The famous twin churches discover the last tiled cloth that we will see on the tour, an imposing scene with a religious-baroque theme.

Duration: 20 minutes

Inclusions

  • Professional guide

Exclusions

  • Transport

Additional information

  • 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

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