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São Paulo: Main City Sights in 7 Hours – Shared Group Tour

1. São Paulo: Main City Sights in 7 Hours – Shared Group Tour

Experience having a tour guide take you around the city of São Paulo on a group tour. Explore the Paulista Ave. area, the sophisticated south and southwest areas of São Paulo. Walk through business districts such as Brooklin and Itaim Bibi. Visit historical sites such as Sampaio Moreira building, City hall, Tea Viaduct, and Shopping Light. See 25 must-see São Paulo attractions on 1 tour. Stop and marvel at historic buildings including Italian Terrace, Copan, and Eiffel. Feel the vibrance of the city as you discover streets such as March 25th St., May 23rd Ave., Oscar Freire St., and Europa Ave. Visit must-see sights like the Obelisk, Bandeiras Monument and Ibirapuera Park. Marvel at religious sites such as Sé Cathedral, Saint Benedict Monastery, and Church Nossa Sra. do Brasil. Enjoy time for shopping, photos, and eating as you explore the city. Learn how São Paulo started as a small village and became the largest city in the Southern hemisphere, and one of the largest cities in the world.

Private São Paulo City Tour

2. Private São Paulo City Tour

São Paulo has more than 12 million inhabitants, 362 libraries, 58 museums, 69 theatres and concert halls, and many other cultural venues. Founded in 1554, the city expanded in the late 19th and early 20th centuries with the arrival of immigrants from all over the world, transforming the small village it used to be into the big cosmopolitan metropolis it is today. This city is the perfect place to get in touch with the different facets of the vast Brazilian culture. Don’t miss out on this private and tailor-made tour of this fascinating city. Join a knowledgeable tour guide in a private car or van, and get to know São Paulo. Enjoy sightseeing, walking around downtown, and visit amazing spots like the Pacaembu Stadium, Paulista Avenue, Ibirapuera Park, Se Cathedral Square, Luz Station and many, many more! The architecture of São Paulo is very rich – from old houses of the coffee barons to the modernistic style of Oscar Niemeyer, every street of the city’s expanded center has a hidden architectural gem. Art lovers will find amazing museums and cultural centers with the best of Brazilian and international art. The diversity of people also lends itself to a huge variety of cuisines to taste and explore.  Simply tell your guide what you’d like to experience and you’ll build the perfect day together.

São Paulo City Tour: MASP, Paulista Avenue and More

3. São Paulo City Tour: MASP, Paulista Avenue and More

See the top landmarks and monuments of São Paulo accompanied by a local guide. Enjoy numerous stops along the route to visit sites of particular interest, including churches, neighborhoods, and street art. Begin the tour on Vila Madalena, one of the most traditional neighborhoods of the city. Head to Batman's Alley, a hub of urban art with graffiti murals and an explosion of colors. Then head to the Jardins Neighborhood and visit one of the most beautiful churches in São Paulo, Nossa Senhora do Brasil. Continue to Paulista Ave and take a panoramic tour with views of MASP, Trianon Park, and other essential buildings. Stop to visit the House of Roses, a historic mansion with a Cultural Center for Brazilian Poetry. Next, stop to take photos in front of Ibirapuera Park and the Bandeiras Monument. Visit the viewpoint on the rooftop of the MAC (Museum of Contemporary Art) with an incredible panoramic view of the city and Ibirapuera Park. Then head to the historical center and take a panoramic tour through the city center visiting the Liberdade neighborhood (Japan Town), Sé Square, and passing by the Cathedral. Also, see the Pátio do Colégio (place of São Paulo foundation), the Church and Monastery of São Bento, Tea Bridge, Municipal Theater, Anhangabaú Valey, República Square, Duque de Caxias Monument, the São Paulo Concert Hall, and other important historic buildings. Finish the tour with a visit to the Luz Railway Station, with free time to taste traditional Brazilian coffee in the coffee shop of the Portuguese Language Museum.

São Paulo City: 5-Hour Private Tour

4. São Paulo City: 5-Hour Private Tour

Visit the main attractions of São Paulo for a great introduction to the city, and learn how a small village became one of the biggest and most diverse cities on the planet. With a population of over 11 million, São Paulo is the most cosmopolitan city in Brazil and attracts visitors from around the world. On this 5-hour tour priced for up to 2 persons you’ll see important landmarks, including the Neo-Gothic Catedral da Sé, completed in 1967 after more than 50 years of construction. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle, riding through the financial district, along Avenida Paulista. Visit the city’s most traditional food market and discover diverse neighborhoods, such as the Asian enclave of Liberdade, home to the largest Japanese population outside of Japan. You will also get to visit Vila Madalena, the artistic-bohemian neighbourhood of São Paulo. Get a better understanding of São Paulo’s cultural life, admiring Oscar Niemayer’s Edifício Copan and the concrete and glass São Paulo Museum of Art (MASP).

São Paulo: Campos do Jordão 'the Brazilian Switzerland' Tour

5. São Paulo: Campos do Jordão 'the Brazilian Switzerland' Tour

Arrive in Campos do Jordão and enjoy a city tour to the main sights and neighborhoods. During the tour, make a stop at the Boa Vista Palace, which is the palace of the Governor of the State of São Paulo. Afterwards, continue with your city tour and pass by the English village and stop at the dammed waterfall of Ducha de Prata, where today there is a handicrafts fair and a large variety of shops.  Then in the afternoon, visit the Villa Capivari, the tourist center of the city. Here you will have free time to enjoy some lunch and other local attractions like a cable car or horse ride. You'll finish the trip with a visit to a typical chocolate factory.

São Paulo: 2-Hour Downtown Discovery Tour with Guide

6. São Paulo: 2-Hour Downtown Discovery Tour with Guide

Explore the "new' center and learn about the historic downtown district of São Paulo. With your licensed guide, explore the areas which have been home to many immigrant communities such as Italian, Japanese, Syrian, Lebanese, and many others. As well as learning about the cultural makeup of the city, see many notable landmarks. Learn more about places such as the Municipal Theatre, the Copan Building, San Francisco Convent, and the Martinelli Building. Discover the history the Tupi tribe who once called the area home, as well as the story of the first skyscraper of Latin America.

Sao Paulo: The Coolest Urban Scenes Bike Tour

7. Sao Paulo: The Coolest Urban Scenes Bike Tour

Uncover the hidden secrets of the streets of Sao Paulo on this guided biking tour. Listen as your guide stops to share facinating insights in neighborhoods like Vila Madalena, Pinheiros, Faria Lima Avenue, Jardins, and Batman Alley. Admire murals, graffiti, and skyscrapers on your ride. Meet your guide at the tour supplier's office and get fitted with your bike and helmet. Begin your biking tour through the city's network of bicycle lanes at a relaxed pace. Admire the murals and graffiti in the bohemian neighborhood of Vila Madalena. Continue through the bustling Pinheiros neighborhood. Ride on the bike path of Faria Lima Avenue and gaze up at the corporate and residential skyscrapers. Return to the Vila Madalena district and cross into the Jardins district to see  upscale cafes, restaurants, and boutiques. Visit the greenery in Ibirapuera park before reaching Batman Alley, which is an area where virtually no surface is left untouched with art. Marvel at some of the most impressive murals in the city before returning to your starting point. 

São Paulo: Coffee & Cheese Farm Tour with Breakfast & Lunch

8. São Paulo: Coffee & Cheese Farm Tour with Breakfast & Lunch

If you only have a short time in São Paulo and want to venture off the beaten track, this full-day guided tour combining a coffee farm and a cheese farm is ideal to experience the rural charms of Brazil. Visit a farm located in Itu, 1 hour and 20 minutes away from the center of São Paulo. Upon arrival, a flavorful full breakfast at the farmhouse will fill you up and get you ready for a packed day of exploring. After breakfast, learn how the farm has changed character over the years.  Next, head inside the main farmhouse to discover the original features, such as roof tiles molded on the thighs of black slave women. Then take an informative tour to learn all about the process of harvesting and roasting coffee beans, and all the work involved in the production of coffee. Visit the coffee warehouse, coffee machines, former slave quarters. Meet with local farmers and hear about the important role that coffee has played in the history and development of modern-day Brazil. Then join a guided walk along forested trails to reach a breathtaking viewpoint. The coffee shop offers the opportunity to try out different types and aromas of coffees, grounded right before drinking. In addition, you can try coffee liqueur, jabuticaba fruit, handmade cachaça, papaya candies, pickles, honey, and much more. Take a lunch break and taste typical Brazilian countryside cuisine, surrounded by nature. Continue to a family-run goat cheese farm and learn how cheese is made, from fresh milk to the curdling stage. Finish with cheese tastings and interesting stories.

São Paulo: City Highlights Private Tour with Pickup Airport

9. São Paulo: City Highlights Private Tour with Pickup Airport

Get acquainted with the metropolitan grandeur of São Paulo on a private guided tour with hotel transfers. Travel around in a comfortable vehicle, visiting prominent landmarks like Ibirapuera Park, Paulista Avenue, Jardins, and Sé Cathedral. Discover the intriguing history and heritage of the city. Following pickup, climb aboard your vehicle. Make a stop at Ibirapuera Park, admire the huge green space, and take a photo at the iconic monument symbol of São Paulo. Then, climb up to the terrace of the MAC Museum and enjoy a unique panoramic view of the city. Next, be driven along the iconic May 23 Avenue towards the Japanese neighborhood of Liberdade. Afterward, stop at the Sé Cathedral and continue on getting across the downtown passing by several historical buildings with a break at the Municipal Market. Continue to Paulista Avenue, the cultural heart of the city. Walk down the road to see movie theaters, cultural centers, shopping malls, parks, and remains of late 19th-century architecture. Then, visit the Jardins neighborhood with its upscale global eateries, chic sushi bars, and French bistros on and around the Rua Oscar Freire. Stop at Batman’s Alley lined with colorful graffiti. Learn about the local art scene and the cultural impact it has on the city through your guide's commentary.

From São Paulo: Private Tour of Atlantic Forest & Valleys

10. From São Paulo: Private Tour of Atlantic Forest & Valleys

Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city to the tranquil forests of the Atlantic on this day trip. A 50-minute drive away from downtown São Paulo, the Serra do Mar State Park is full of rushing falls, trickling streams, and lush vegetation. Visit the largest Atlantic Forest protected area in Brazil. Experience the rich flora, fauna and traditional culture. The Serra do Mar mountain range extends for approximately 1500 kilometers along the south and southeast coast of Brazil. Explore the area by foot on a 9-kilometer trail. Start from the park's main entrance and finish at the same place. The walk lasts about 5 hours, taking you on an old paved road with a winding route in the heart of the Atlantic Forest. On clear days, you can catch a view of the coast and surrounding cities including the first Portuguese settlement in Brazil, the city of Saint Vincent. Explore the rich biodiversity of the Atlantic Forest on the way. The place is home to a precious environmental heritage, characterized by the Atlantic Forest. Soak in the scenic beauty along with historical and cultural information from your guide about the state of São Paulo. Then, take a walk down Calçada do Lorena, the first paved path in Brazil that boosted trade and production connecting São Paulo to the coast. Learn how this path played a part in the country's history and declaration of independence.

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What people are saying about São Paulo

Overall rating

4.6 / 5

based on 32 reviews

Laura and Severino took us on a really relaxed (not rushed) and informative tour of some of the highlights & history of this huge city. We had a lot of fun enjoying the foods and drinks from this vibrant & buzzing city expertly guided and cared for by Laura. I would highly recommend this your to see & experience how the locals live & enjoy their lives in São Paulo

A great adventure! Whole trip has been designed to cover the most important highlights of the city. Bruno (the guide) has been very helpful and constantly floods with great information about the city and Brazil itself. ~7h is pretty exhausting but allows to get the most out of the city. Highly recommend this guide trip!

Very comprehensive, interesting und impressive tour around São Paulo. Gil is an excellent guide, we can only highly recommend this tour with him! Enjoyed very much graffitis and Art spaces, and driving around the different areas of the city.

Excellent tour and guide. We got to see a lot of the city, learnt about how it became as it is now and had fun. Thank you.

Excellent and knowledgeable tour guide, resulting in a very pleasant trip. Highly recommended for anyone new to Sao Paulo.