Sao Paulo Architecture Tour: Discover the Diverse Styles, Shapes & Sizes
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Higienópolis
Embark on a captivating Sao Paulo Architecture Tour and immerse yourself in the diverse styles, shapes, and sizes of the city's buildings. Explore colonial, modern, contemporary, and art deco architecture, showcasing the harmonious coexistence of old and new. Discover the works of renowned architects like Paulo Mendes da Rocha and Oscar Niemeyer, and marvel at the iconic skyscrapers in the Paulista and Faria Lima avenues. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the mind-blowing beauty of well-designed architectural masterpieces.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Parque Buenos Aires - Higienopolis is an old district in the city of Sao Paulo, since its foundation was residence of the more wealthy classes.

There are lots of palaces that belonged to the coffee barons and their children, together with the modernist buildings from the early twentieth century, makes it a reference when it comes to architecture in Sao Paulo.

There are examples in styles such as eclectic, neoclassical, picturesque, Norman, Florentine, art nouveau, neocolonial, art deco, and others, being the subject of studies and researches. Many of these properties have been registered as historical heritage properties and are under preservations laws.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in So Paulo.
  • Professional, private, licensed tour guide.
  • All taxes, VAT, handling charges, and parking fees included.
  • Travel in a fully-equipped vehicle.
  • Private driver for groups over 4 people.
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees, although the tour is not aimed to get into sights that charge admission fees.
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

The city of Sao Paulo is a melting pot of colonial, modern, contemporary and art deco buildings; discover all of this and more on this architecture tour.

Delight the lines, curves and details of well-designed pieces art that may seem common in the eyes of some, but in the company of an expert guide can be mind-blowing.

Start at Higienopolis area, one of the best places to observe the contrast between old and new. Admire old colonial houses and modern architecture that coexist without altering the harmony of the landscape.

Walk through the center of Sao Paulo and see how the 19th-century European styles combine with more recent architecture.

We can’t finish without mentioning Paulo Mendes da Rocha, an architecture master and winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize. Or Oscar Niemeyer, whose modern designs can be found all over São Paulo.

Continue along the Paulista and Faria Lima ave. to see their modern and iconic skyscrapers and Jardim America, the first planned area in town.

Location
Parque Buenos Aires
Avenida Angélica
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Helen
Feb 28, 2024
Danili the most knowledgeable History and Architectural tour guide you’ll find Helen from Melbourne Australia - If you want to develop a good understanding of the history and architecture of Sao Paulo my guide Danili was exemplary. He arrived promptly having cleaned his car ready for his new client was warm and so knowledgeable with an obvious passion for his city. I could not recommend him more highly. Thank you Danili Warmest wishes Helen Melbourne Australia
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Belenga5265zi
Dec 4, 2023
The best tour. - Excellent service!! Bruno our guide was very polite, had complete command of the subject and an excellent attitude.
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Steveca8772wu
Nov 24, 2023
Great Architecture Tour of São Paulo Brazil - Our driver, Marcio Mitro, was wonderful! He had extremely good knowledge about both architecture and engineering, and between sites visited, he spoke about the history, culture, and people of São Paulo and Brazil in some depth. He was also very courteous and polite, and got us water, since it was quite warm at that time! We would not hesitate to recommend him for the Architecture tour, or any other tours he hosts! Thanks Marcio!!!
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Osvenem
Sep 30, 2023
The best - They are the ones who make travelers want to come back again, after all we want Ester in these restaurants more often
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Georginav992
Jan 9, 2022
Engaging, exciting, informative - Bruno was a wonderful host and guide! - The tour was engaging and brilliantly eye opening, this is my 4th time in this magical city and I saw so much points of interest that I had never experienced during my previous three visits. Sao Paulo is incredible rich in stunning architecture and vibrant culture - the time flew past and I was so sad when our time came to an end. I had to many more questions! Our tour guide, Bruno, was absolutely amazing. Perfect english (embarrassingly we have barely a word of portugese between us), professional and patient, yet incredibly adept at keeping us on track and moving along our itinerary, as we were prone to dawdling at something interesting, potentially foregoing an opportunity further down the track. With Bruno's totally professional, patient yet firm management of our group (akin to herding cats at points) we were able to maximise our time, experience and exposure of this incredible city's thrilling buildings and history. Bruno was a genuinely enjoyable host, passionate about his job and wonderfully skilled at answering our multitude of questions, particularly whilst navigating the wild traffic and roads. I would give Bruno 6 out of 5 stars if I could and I will recommend his services and this tour to all of my visiting friends and family in the future. Thank you Bruno, it was a pleasure to spend 5 hours with you!
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Vivienneski
Jan 6, 2022
Grea tour guide, and and tour. - We had a truly excellent tour guide called Bruno. He not only had great knowledge of the city now and throughout its history, but he was magnificent at shepherding us through the various sites and locations so we saw - and understood - as much as possible. My family and I are from Australia and this is our fourth visit to São Paulo. I learned more yesterday from Bruno and his tour than all the other times together. Our special interest was in architecture and the general evolution of the city. We saw great examples of the early classical period, the 20th century nouveau, deco and modernist periods. However, you didn’t need to be passionate about architecture to enjoy this tour.
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Regina_g
Feb 19, 2020
Excellent, can recommend - Very pleasant experience. Nice and competent Guide. Flexible to adapt program according to our interests.
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Shawnb235
Nov 24, 2019
Great tour and great guide - We were staying in the financial district for business, and we had a half-day to make the most of the sights, and we did. A great tour, Adi was very knowledgeable and shared some surprising facts. He was passionate about Sao Palo and everything we asked he knew. We saw everything you could wish in those few hours, and he took us to the food market to conclude, which was terrific to see. Thank you, Adi, you did great.
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Fgrnyc
Feb 12, 2019
Great introduction and overview of Sao Paulo - I had a long lay-over in Sao Paulo and wanted a quick tour of the city. Doing on my own would have been too expensive and logistically difficult, as there are not many public transport options in Sao Paulo. Sao Paulo Executive Drivers provided me with the most convenient (picking me up and dropping me off at the airport) and also least-expensive option (it did not cost much more than just a roundtrip airport transport with other providers). All arrangements were easily made and confirmed online. I was met at the airport baggage claim by a greeter with my name on a placard, and introduced to my driver and tour-guide, Laura. She was very warm and friendly and effusive and excited to show me around. She tailored the sights to what I was interested in, and took me to other places I would never have considered on my own. With her commentary she provided very informative background, with historical and contemporary context. Sao Paulo is immense but she gave me a thorough and very interesting tour, even actually going over our allotted time just saw I could see everything she and I wanted. And in the end I was delivered back to the airport safely and in plenty of time to make my ongoing flight. I saw some amazing sites and buildings all over Sao Paulo. I appreciated all her insights, and they certainly enhanced my experience. Thank so you much, Laura!
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