Sao Paulo Cityscape: 6-Hour Private Tour with Optional Airport Pickup
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Sao Paulo
Discover the highlights of São Paulo on a 6-hour private city tour. Explore iconic landmarks, enjoy panoramic views, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this bustling metropolis.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Parque Ibirapuera - Explore Ibirapuera Park, hailed by The Guardian magazine as the best park in the world. This park is a must-visit for those who wish to be captivated by the beauty of its lake and water fountain. It also features three remarkable art museums: MAC, MAM, and the Afro-Brazil Museum, whose exceptional art collections contributed to the park’s well-deserved recognition.

  • Monument to the Bandeiras - A visit to Ibirapuera Park isn’t complete without seeing this monument honoring the early settlers, one of São Paulo’s most iconic landmarks.

  • Museum of Contemporary Art - MAC USP Ibirapuera - Enjoy an incredible 360º view of São Paulo from MAC, which overlooks Ibirapuera Park.

  • Muro dos Arcos da Avenida 23 de Maio - Home to the world’s largest vertical garden along its walls.

  • Liberdade street market - Located in the Japanese district, the Liberdade neighborhood hosts the Art, Craft, and Culture Fair every weekend. The area’s distinctive Japanese-style lamps on the lighting poles are a notable attraction.

  • Catedral da Se de Sao Paulo - Visit the Sé Cathedral, inspired by medieval European churches. This grand structure marks the center of São Paulo, with the city’s ground zero located at Sé Square, a bustling area.

  • Pateo do Collegio - The historic site where São Paulo was founded, now a museum. The Jesuits built the first school here to educate and convert the natives, laying the foundation for what would become the largest city in the Southern Hemisphere over four centuries.

  • Mosteiro De Sao Bento - The São Bento Monastery is a sacred site that appeals even to non-religious visitors. It hosted Pope Benedict XVI during his visit to Brazil. The monastery is known for its masses with Gregorian chants and a shop selling breads, cakes, cookies, and jams made by the monks using centuries-old recipes.

  • Matarazzo Building City Hall Of Sao Paulo - Opened in 1939 to house the Matarazzo Industries, one of Brazil’s largest industrial conglomerates, this building was designed by Marcello Piacentini, the favorite architect of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. Today, it serves as the headquarters of the city administration.

  • Theatro Municipal De Sao Paulo - A São Paulo landmark, the Municipal Theater is one of the city’s most important historical sites, having hosted significant cultural events like the Week of Modern Art in 1922.

  • The Julio Prestes Cultural Center - Sala Sao Paulo - This historic building, originally a train station, now serves as a concert hall for the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra.

  • Estacao da Luz - Luz Station has been pivotal in Brazil’s history. Over the past century, it has been a gateway for millions of immigrants arriving in Brazil through the port of Santos, transforming São Paulo from a small town into a major metropolis in the 20th century.

  • Municipal Market of Sao Paulo - A top attraction in São Paulo, the Municipal Market is a must-visit for its vast array of fruits, nuts, wines, cheeses, beers, and more, offering a taste of Brazil.

  • Shopping 25 de Marco - Famous for its variety of products, the bustling 25 de Março Street attracts around 400,000 people daily, drawn by the good prices at its 5,000 registered stores selling everything from trinkets to sewing supplies.

  • Paulista Avenue - Stroll along the fascinating Paulista Avenue, which impresses with its appearance and rich history. An expert tour guide can reveal the avenue’s many hidden stories.

  • Jardins District - One of São Paulo’s most elegant and significant neighborhoods, Jardins offers numerous options for leisure, entertainment, culture, upscale shopping, dining, and hotels.

  • Avenida Europa - A must-visit for car enthusiasts, Europa Avenue boasts numerous dealerships for luxury brands like Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, and Bentley.

  • Paroquia Nossa Senhora do Brasil - This church, reminiscent of the Sistine Chapel, features breathtaking ceiling paintings. Inspired by Brazilian and Portuguese baroque temples, its neo-colonial style was popular in São Paulo architecture in the 1920s and 1930s.

  • Batman Alley - The heart of street art in São Paulo, Batman Alley is a vibrant area where nearly every surface is covered in impressive spray paint murals. The ever-changing nature of the art ensures there’s always something new and striking to see.

What's Included
  • All inclusive of VAT, taxes, and fees
  • Meet & Greet service at the airport
  • Expert licensed private tour guide
  • Transport in a fully-equipped vehicle
  • Complimentary pickup and drop-off for hotels and airports (within limits)
  • Private driver for larger 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

Join us for a 6-hour private journey through Sao Paulo, exploring the key highlights. Understand how Sao Paulo transitioned from a modest hamlet to the biggest city in the Southern hemisphere.

Embark on the tour right from your doorstep, boarding a comfortable transport. Our first pit stop is the widely renowned Ibirapuera Park. Soak in the expansive greenery and seize an opportunity to photograph Sao Paulo’s emblematic monument.

Next, we ascend to the MAC Museum’s terrace, where you’d be treated to a unique cityscape. Following this, we course through the famous May 23 avenue, steering towards the Japanese district. We then halt at the Sé Cathedral, followed by a tour of the downtown, featuring various historical edifices with a recess at the Municipal Market. Our journey continues through the diverse Paulista Avenue, the Jardins district, Oscar Freire Street, concluding with a visit to Batman’s alley adorned with vibrant graffiti.

This tour is customisable and offers a wide variety of sightseeing options based on your preferences.

Location
Parque Ibirapuera
Avenida Pedro Alvares Cabral, Vila Mariana
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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V2804qajimh
May 30, 2024
Sao Paolo Solo Tour - Bring Your Appetite! - Carlos was a great tour guide: I had exactly one full day in Sao Paulo before heading to Rio and I wanted to fit all of the major sites in. For context, I'd just been in Buenos Aires and the tour was great, but the city was...well, it was interesting. Sao Paulo is much more my speed. Great guide, great city, arranging for the tour was pretty turnkey. No complaints and, quite the opposite, highly recommend! One bummer was that a handful of the spots were closed today since it was a national holiday (Corpus Christi), but plenty were open and--most importantly--the holiday made the traffic less painful, lol! Oh, and if you go to the Municipal market, please tell a waitress, Juliana, that I love her and will send her a ring if she wants to move to the US!
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Youssef_e
May 30, 2024
Happy with the service - Great service! Carlos was a very friendly guide. Highly recommend 👍 he showed me the most beautiful places in São Paulo.
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Pjp698
May 26, 2024
Sao Pablo very well attended - Very friendly and attentive He took great care of the details of the conversation. He was available all the time to attend to our occurrences. The recommendation for an excellent lunch
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Dream55269297334
May 18, 2024
Private tour of São Paulo with Mauro - Mauro was the best! Very accommodating and knowledgeable, we had ALOT of questions! We felt like VIPs from the airport pickup to always opening our car door! We visited the main sites which were fascinating and when we said we wanted to try some local food he took us to a great restaurant called Mocoto Cafe, delicious. We had such a great time, highly recommend!
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Agnieszkabj6854as
May 11, 2024
Bruno is the best ! - Bruno was our tour guide and he was amazing !!!! The best experience you can ask for. I highly recommend booking this tour and make sure you ask for Bruno ! You won’t be disappointed.
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87jos_manuelb
May 10, 2024
Everything was excellent from the welcome at the airport, the luxury mobility and the very friendly guide and driver. - Carlos is an excellent guide, in addition to being charismatic, concerned about our well-being. There is a lot of experience and knowledge of the city. Félix the driver is also very attentive. Great mobility 👌🏼
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Peter
May 2, 2024
Great Tour with a knowledgeable guide - Bruno is an extremely affable and knowledgeable guide. He told us the history of Brazil and Sao Paulo which is fascinating. Bruno was also very kind and patient with my wife who had to use a wheelchair. I would recommend this tour with Bruno as the first thing you should so in Sao Paulo.
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_driasarac
Apr 28, 2024
Wonderful tour!! - Mr Nelio accompanied me on this tour and showed me the most incredible places in SP!! Thank you very much for the incredible experience ✨
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Zizous11
Apr 25, 2024
Great day in San Paulo with Gregtur - My private tour with Carlos was amazing I learn everything about Brasil , Sao Paolo and all the country ´s story . I went in all best places of the Town , all what I want to se and to do and More ! Simplicity efficacity and security thank you for this Great organisation
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W8832prpatrickj
Apr 17, 2024
Brazil newbie recommends Gabriel - Gabriel was an incredible guide for São Paulo. Knew the entire history of Brazil and literally everything else we saw. If you don’t know anything about Brazil like I did can not recommend this more. Avenida Paulista area was probably my personal favorite area on the tour.
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