6-Hour Private São Paulo Layover Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore São Paulo's vibrant city life
- Visit iconic landmarks like Ibirapuera Park
- Discover the historic São Bento Monastery
- Experience the bustling Liberdade neighborhood
- Enjoy personalized attention from your guide
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private transportation from GRU or CGH airports
- Guided tour of São Paulo's top attractions
- Flexible itinerary tailored to your interests
- Meals and personal expenses
Itinerary
São Paulo Municipal Market is one of the main attractions of the city and a mandatory stop for everyone visit São Paulo. Do not miss out on the myriad of fruits, nuts, wines, cheeses, beers, food etc.. A summary of Brasil can be found in it.
Visit the Sé Cathedral which was inspired by medieval European churches. The imposing construction marks the center of São Paulo (the ground zero of the city is at Sé Square), a very busy area.
Pass by: Historic São Paulo founding site and museum of the city. With the intention to teach and catechize the natives, the Jesuits built the first school and began what 4 centuries later would become the largest city in the Southern hemisphere.
Pass by: Inaugurated in 1939 to host one of the largest industrial conglomerates in Brazilian history, the Matarazzo Industries". Designed by the favorite architect of the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, the Italian Marcello Piacentini. Nowadays, this is the headquarters of the city administration.
Pass by: The San Benedictine Monastery is one of those sacred tips that also applies to people who are not religious. The building hosted Pope Benedict XVI during his visit to Brazil. Believers are attracted by the masses with Gregorian chants, and shop with breads, cakes, cookies and jams made by the monks themselves and whose recipes are secular.
Pass by: Considered a postcard of São Paulo, the Municipal Theater is one of the most important historical places in town due to several important cultural events that took place in its facilities like the Week of Modern Art of 1922.
Walk through the fascinating Paulista avenue. A place that is sure to impress you not only with its appearance, but also with its much rich history that may seem common in the eyes of some, but in the company of an expert tour guide can be mind-blowing.
Visit the heart of the street art in São Paulo, Batman’s alley is an area where virtually no surface is left untouched. This lengthy stretch of high-walled residences in Vila Madalena, showcases some of the most impressive spray paint murals around. The constantly changing nature of the art form means there's sure to be something striking and new with each visit.
Visit the Ibirapuera Park that was elected by the “The Guardian magazine” the best Park in the world. The Park is must-see for those who want to be enchanted by the beauty of its lake and water fountain. The park also has 3 outstanding art museums MAC, MAM and Afro-Brazil museum with their great art that played a big role on the deserved winning election of the park.
Anyone visiting the Ibirapuera Park cannot miss this monument in honor of the early settlers, which is one of the most famous postal cards in São Paulo.
Don't miss out on an incredible 360º view covering a large part of the city of São Paulo from MAC, which faces Ibirapuera Park.
Pass by: The Liberdade neighborhood is the Japanese area. It's where every weekend takes place the Art, Craft and Culture Fair. Neighborhood lighting poles catch tourists attention and characterize the region for its beautiful Japanese style lamps.
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is designed for travelers with layovers at GRU or CGH airports in São Paulo.
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for exploring various attractions.
- The tour operates rain or shine; please dress appropriately for the weather conditions.
Know before you go
- Ensure your layover allows for at least 6 hours to accommodate the tour and return to the airport on time.
- Keep your passport and any necessary travel documents with you during the tour.
- Inform your guide of any specific interests or sites you'd like to include in the itinerary.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infant Seats Available
Traveler reviews
Great 5 hour tour!
Wonderful day tour of São Paulo. Regiani was so knowledgeable, kind, and made sure we had a great time. Highly recommend.
Great day tour of Sao Paolo!
Cintya was an awesome host! Large, clean comfortable van with an excellent driver. Door to door service. Excellent way to see Sao Paolo in one day.
Disappointing
I would have given 5 stars if the tour operator had told me that the purring kitty at the MAC museum was not on display. This was one of the main attractions I wanted to see and even emailed the operator with my preferences. The saving grace was Laura, our guide. She immediately told us that the kitty was not on display. I feel like the $250 price for two was a bit much. Admittedly, the traffic from the airport to Sao Paulo was insane and we did just "drive by" some attractions. Laura did take us to Batman Alley (fascinating) and we stopped at the MAC museum (very small) and saw the space where the purring kitty was. Also, skip the metropolitan cathedral; it is filled with the homeless on the steps and they have taken over the area. There was a specific place I wanted to stop to buy a wood bowl and darned if she didn't take us there. Again, Laura was great.
Got a few hours? This tour is for you
Great your guide - great city! Really enjoyed this tour and our guide was filled with interesting tidbits
Great way to see São Paulo’s highlights!
My friendly, knowledgeable and personable tour guide Fabio gave an excellent tour of São Paulo. He showed me the highlights of the city, giving me excellent tips on which attractions to visit on my own free time. Fabio was a fantastic photographer, in addition to being a safe and skilled driver while navigating the busy streets of São Paulo. Some of the places we visited: Catedral Da Se, Liberdade, Beato Jose de Anchieta History Museum, Central Market, Batman’s Alley, Avenida Paulista, Ibirapuera Park, and the rooftop of the Museum of Contemporary Art that had sweeping views of the city. This tour is a fantastic way to visit some of São Paulo’s primary attractions if you’re short on time. Highly recommended!