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Duration4 h
Group sizePrivate tour
Guide languagesEnglish
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Overview
Explore the enchanting blue and white heritage of Porto through a private walking tour and ceramic workshop. This exclusive experience begins with a 2-hour stroll, tailored for your group of up to six, showcasing the city’s stunning tile artistry, including the impressive Capela das Almas and the historic São Bento Station. After the walk, indulge your creativity in a local art studio, where a resident artist will guide you in painting your own Portuguese tile while enjoying a cocktail or mocktail. Your masterpiece will be ready to take home the same day, making it a perfect souvenir from your Porto adventure.
What's included
Private guide for the 2-hour historical walking tour- Your finished tile to take home immediately at the end of the class.
- All ceramic materials and specialized tile paints.
- Admission to the partner art studio for the 2-hour painting workshop (shared with other travelers)
- Walking pick-up from your hotel or accommodation in Porto city center.
- 1 Cocktail or Mocktail per person during the workshop
Not included
- Guide accompaniment during the 2-hour art workshop (you'll be in the hands of the studio's artist).
- Hotel drop-off (the experience ends at the art studio).
What you will do
- Capela das Almas
We will start our private tour outside this breathtaking, tile-covered chapel.
15 min
- Sao Bento Railway Station
Step inside one of the most beautiful train stations in the world. I will guide you through the grand atrium to decode the history of Portugal hidden within its 20,000 historic tiles, detailing the monumental work of artist Jorge Colaço
20 min
- Paroquia de Santo Ildefonso
Stop at this majestic 18th-century church to admire its unique facade, covered in over 11,000 azulejos painted by the same artist who decorated São Bento
Pass by, no stop
- Igreja de Santo Antonio dos Congregados
beautiful hidden gem right next to the main station. We will pause here to look at its stunning facade tiles representing the life of Saint Anthony
Pass by, no stop
- Stop 5
The final stop of our journey brings us to a beautiful local art studio. Here, I will introduce you to the resident artist and hand over the experience for your 2-hour shared creative workshop. You will enjoy a complimentary cocktail or mocktail while painting your own authentic ceramic tile to take home on the spot
2 h
Meeting point
For guests who prefer a central meeting point, the default meeting point will be at the square right in front of the Porto City Hall (Câmara Municipal do Porto). I will be waiting in the center of the square to meet the guests.Pickup: This is a private walking tour, so pickup is strictly ON FOOT. We cover accommodations located in Porto Downtown (Centro) and Vila Nova de Gaia riverside (strictly near the Luis I Bridge area). If your accommodation is outside this walking perimeter, we will establish a central meeting point. Please provide your hotel name or address upon booking, and the tour's 2-hour duration begins at the confirmed meeting time.
End point: The historical walking tour ends directly at the local art studio where your 2-hour tile painting workshop takes place. After the workshop concludes, the experience is officially over, and you are free to explore the surrounding city center or head back to your accommodation at your own leisure.
Important information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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€70
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- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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Experience information
- Duration:4 h
- Guide languages:English
- Ticket type:Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Max travellers:6
- Confirmation:Instant confirmation
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