Lisbon · AZULEJO TILE WORKSHOPS
Good azulejo tile workshops fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Design a Lisbon azulejo with the easy Formettes method, enjoy a relaxed artist-led workshop, and take home your finished 10cm tile.
“It was a great and fun activity, the best part is taking my tile with me directly after the session”
Shape clay, paint a Moorish tile, and learn Sintra’s Islamic-influenced ceramic tradition in a friendly two-hour studio workshop.
“Host was very welcoming and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this workshop to anybody visiting the area.”
Spend a day beyond Lisbon painting azulejos, tasting Setúbal wines and cheese, exploring Sesimbra, and taking in Cristo Rei views.
“Nidia was an excellent tour guide and this tour was exactly what we were looking for! Communication was very easy prior to and our during our tour day! The wine tasting and tile making class were both great fun. I would highly recommend this tour as well as Nidia to anyone who wants to experience a small taste of Portugal outside of Lisbon!”
Explore Lisbon through its tile art, churches, cafés, and historic streets with guide Miguel Cardoso on this small-group tour.
“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.”
Taste Azeitão cheese and Portuguese wine, paint a tile, visit Sesimbra, and enjoy Lisbon views on a private cultural day tour.
“Really enjoyed this experience. The tour guide was very friendly, personable and knowledgeable. He picked us up at our hotel and took us to three very interesting activities. We started with a fascinating tour of a cheese making factory that enRead more”
Explore Palmela, Azeitão wine country, Portuguese tile making, Arrabida views, and Christ the King on a relaxed private Lisbon day trip.
“My mother and i had a wonderful trip with Ligea as our guide. She was delightful! Full of knowledge and such an easygoing demeanor. I would recommend this tour to anyone wanting to get out of Lisboa, taste some wine, learn about tile making and potentially even see some art!”
Spend a day tracing Lisbon’s azulejo tradition, painting your own tile in Azeitão, visiting Sesimbra, and touring the Azulejo Museum.
“Had the most wonderful day learning about the tiles with Nuno! Really enjoyed making my own! I recommend this activity!”
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