A visit to Porto is not complete until you discover all the monuments decorated with traditional blue tiles. We'll tour the city to visit various spots where we'll find the beautiful tiles.
Tiles of Porto Free Tour
We'll meet at 4:30 pm at Praça da Batalha, in front of the church of San Ildefonso. Without a doubt, one of the things that makes Porto special is its beautiful and iconic tiles on the facades of houses and churches.
First of all, we'll see the impressive façade of the church of San Ildefonso and the guide will tell us all about the history of this special form of decoration. Why are the colours repeated? What do they represent? You'll become an expert!
The next stop of the free tour will be the São Bento Station, one of the most beautiful places in Oporto. Inside you'll find many murals made with these white and blue tiles that tell the history of Portugal. We'll continue the guided tour by visiting the Atlantic Palace, the Grand Bazaar of Porto, the Bolhão Market, the Chapel of Souls or the Café A Brasileira, all of them perfect places to take pictures of this beautiful decoration.
After a complete free walking tour, we'll finish the tour at 7 pm in front of the Carmo Church, one of the oldest churches in the country.
Price
Free tours do not have a fixed price, rather each person offers the guide the amount they consider appropriate, depending on their level of satisfaction.
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Duration
2 hours 30 minutes.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
English–speaking guide
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code. Specifically, this activity applies the following practices: Show more
Printed material is avoided.
No single-use plastics are used.
The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
No printing of documentation required.
Promotes local employment.
Has a gender equality policy.
Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Pets
Permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us .
Cancellations
If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Praça da Batalha
Where does the activity end?
Iglesia do Carmo
