Portuguese tiles - Walking Tour and workshop
The journey begins with a hotel pick-up, followed by a walk to the tile workshop. Our 1.5-hour stroll will lead us through the city, where we'll observe and discuss various tiles. We'll delve into the history of tiles, focusing on their journey to Portugal, the Arabic influence, and the transition to Portuguese tile style.
Throughout the centuries, we'll showcase the evolution of tiles and their origins. Our aim is to explore both old indoor tiles and the remarkable outdoor tiles that will be the focus of our later workshop.
Before the workshop begins, we'll savor some delicious local pastries and coffee, preparing ourselves for the art of hand-painting tiles that has been part of the country's heritage for five centuries.
The workshop will take 2 hours, and you can expect to take home your hand-painted tiles. The glazing process typically takes 2-3 days, and we plan to deliver them to you once they are ready. We recommend engaging in this experience at the beginning of your holiday so that we can ensure the delivery before you depart back home.
This experience offers the opportunity to connect with local people, immerse yourself in Portuguese culture and heritage, and bring a piece of it back home with your personal touch.