A carbide-tipped masonry bit is needed to drill through tile.

Carbide-tipped masonry bits are available in diameters up to 1/2 inch.

For drilling into a solid wall, you'll need a masonry bit.

In practice, drills are restricted to standard masonry bits up to 13 mm (1/2 inch) in diameter.

The masonry bit shown here is a variation of the twist drill bit.

For drilling through tile or grout, use a carbide-tipped masonry bit.

Rotary hammers have such force, in fact, that the usual masonry bits are no longer adequate.

Drill holes for the fasteners with a carbide-tipped masonry bit, going into seams between the tiles if possible.

Drilling a hole into the wall with a masonry bit, the difference between hitting a stud and not will be clear.

This is more manifest with a masonry bit than a wood drilling bit.