Alcobaça Monastery: Private Tour & Ceramics Workshop

Alcobaça Monastery
Tile painting workshop
Tomb of Inês de Castro in Alcobaça
Tour & Workshop

Alcobaça Monastery: Private Tour & Ceramics Workshop

Visit Alcobaça Monastery with a local guide, then learn to draw and paint a Portuguese tile in an artist’s studio.

Highlights

★Monastery kitchen and refectory
★Cloisters and church
★Tombs of Pedro and Inês
★Tile drawing and painting workshop

About the Tour

We start at Alcobaça Monastery with the story of its foundation by Cistercian monks, exploring the church, cloisters, kitchen, refectory, Chapter Room and the tombs of Pedro and Inês.

Then we head to the studio, where you’ll learn to draw and paint a tile. At the end you can have it shipped to the address of your choice.

See also the Alcobaça Monastery tour and the Ceramics Workshop.

Itinerary

Monastery visit followed by a studio workshop.

1Alcobaça Monastery→2Cloisters→3Tile Studio
Duration
4 Hours
Languages
English, Portuguese
Meeting Point
In front of Alcobaça Monastery ticket office

Included

✓Private local guide
✓Tile workshop with all materials
✓Personal insurance

Not Included

✕Entrance to Alcobaça Monastery
✕Shipping of the tile (to be arranged)
✕Tips (at your discretion)

Who Is It For?

For travellers who want history plus a creative hands-on experience.

Suitable for all ages.

Good to Know

•Wear comfortable shoes and clothing
•We recommend bringing a bottle of water
•Hats are not allowed inside churches
•The tour may be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions

General Information

Calendar
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 09:00
Group
Minimum 2, up to 12 people
Prices
From €125 per person
Cancellation
Free up to 24h before

Frequently Asked Questions

Are entrance tickets included?

Entrance tickets are not included and are bought on site; your guide will help you with the process.

In which languages is the tour available?

Our tours run in English or Portuguese. For Spanish, French or another language, please contact us at [email protected].

Is this tour suitable for families?

Yes. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Can I book for a larger group?

Yes. For groups of more than 12 people, email us at [email protected] and we will prepare a tailored proposal.

What is the cancellation policy?

Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance. After that, the tour can be rescheduled or turned into a voucher valid for 365 days. Tours cancelled due to weather are fully refunded.

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