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mobile + (351) 91 985 46 30
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www.walksontheartside.com
Commented visits of Lisbon's
most extraordinary examples of
a unique heritage: the 'azulejos'
turned into mosaics of grandeur.
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THE ART OF THE AZULEJO !
Useful information
> All walks must be BOOKED IN ADVANCE. You will meet the tour
guide at the meeting point (see maps) approximately 10
minutes before the tour departs. Guides will be duly identified
with the company's logo.
> Minimum group size: 2 people
F
or five centuries the azulejos (hand
painted ceramic tiles) have mirrored
Portugal's multicultural dialogue and the
evolution of its own society from the Islamic
wisdom through the Renaissance spirit and
the Portuguese discoveries to the 'great
production’ of the 18th century and the
eclectic 19th and 20th centuries.
> Maximum group size: 15 people; above this number
additional groups will have to be formed
> Regular ticket:18 € (the price includes VAT, translation,
artistic, historical and cultural overview and entrance fees
where required)
> Under 25 and over 65:12 €
> Children under 12: Free
> Special rates can be arranged for Travel Agencies, Schools,
Tour Operators, Convention & Visitors Bureau and Hotels.
> Group tailor-made THEMED VAN TOURS (Hispano-Moorish,
Baroque, Rococo, Dutch imports …), COMMENTED VISITS of
the Museu Nacional do Azulejo (NATIONAL TILES MUSEUM)
and TILE PAINTING WORKSHOPS can also be arranged. Call us
for more information!
> SPECIAL OFFER: When buying a 2nd walk ticket you will
benefit from a 6 € discount
> Every Saturday afternoon there will be a guided walking tour
in Portuguese
> Payment is accepted in CASH or TRAVELLER'S CHEQUES only
> All walking tours last approx. 3 hours and run throughout the
year, except on Sunday Easter, Christmas Day and New Year's
Day. Tours operate rain or shine. Walking does not exceed 1,5
kms. Languages available: ENGLISH, FRENCH and SPANISH
> Unfortunately, we do not take people with dogs nor can we
take disabled people or people with special needs as in most
buildings and walking areas disabled facilities are not
available
> It is the sole responsibility of the participants to decide
whether they are physically fit to take a 3-hour walk or to climb
steep streets. We do not provide transportation. Adequate
footwear should be worn.
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Meeting Point
Meeting Point
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> > TASTE OF THE ART
> > FROM THE RIBEIRA TO THE JANELAS VERDES
> > THE CHIADO - BAIRRO ALTO TOUR
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RUA DE BELÉM
From the Pastéis de Belém to the Fábrica Sant'Anna
Timetable
Mon. to Sat. 2:00-5:00pm
Meeting point A Brasileira, Rua Garrett, 120
End point
Convento dos Cardaes, Rua do Século, 123
Timetable
Mon. to Fri. 10:00am-1:00pm or 2:00-5:00pm
Meeting point Ribeira Market (main entrance),
Av. 24 de Julho - Cais do Sodré
End point
Oficina 59* Rua S. João Mata, 59
(in partnership with Europe's oldest tile factory)
During this walk you will observe and learn about
During this walk you will observe and learn about
During this walk you will observe and learn about
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> Façade & interior glazed tiles (19 and 20 centuries)
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> A 16 century world masterpiece
> Tiles from Sevillian production and early Portuguese
tiles
> Art Nouveau tiles: an industrial production from the
beginning of the 20th century
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> 17 century Dutch tiles
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> The cultural heritage of a 17 century convent
> Semi-industrial façade patterns (19
centuries)
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> Advertising & commercial tiles (20 century)
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> An entrance to a 17 century palace: a glimpse of the
Baroque
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> The interior tiles of a convent (17 and 18 centuries)
> Tile manufacturing and reproduction techniques;
reproduction of antique tiles; hand painted tiles by
contemporary artists; ceramic tile panels
*Tile painting workshops can be arranged here
Timetable
Mon. to Fri. 10:00am-1:00pm or 2:00-5:00pm
Meeting point Pastéis de Belém, Rua de Belém, 84-92
End point
Fábrica Sant'Anna Calçada da Boa Hora, 96
> A taste of the art of the 'azulejo' … in association with
gourmet custard tartelets (pastéis de nata) made from
an ancient secret recipe
> Façade patterns and interior Baroque tiles (18th and
19th centuries)
> Staircase 'Pombaline' tiles (18th century)
> Dutch imported tiles (early 18th century)
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> A fine tile decorated fountain part of Lisbon's 19
century water delivery system
> From raw clay to hand painted artistic excellence: tile
manufacturing, design and painting; reproduction of
antique tiles; ceramic tile murals; tile restoration