4.9(81 reviews)
Santos City Highlights Tour
FromR$89
7 hours
Santos, Brazil
About this activity
Experience Santos' rich culture and history on a comprehensive 7-hour tour, including visits to Porchat Island, the Coffee Museum, Pelé Museum, Botanical Gardens, and Mount Serrat.
Highlights
- Explore Porchat Island's scenic beauty
- Visit the renowned Coffee Museum
- Discover the rich history at Pelé Museum
- Stroll through the lush Botanical Gardens
- Enjoy panoramic views from Mount Serrat
Full description
Dive into the vibrant culture and history of Santos with this engaging 7-hour tour. Begin by exploring the picturesque Porchat Island, known for its stunning coastal views. Then, immerse yourself in the city's rich heritage at the Coffee Museum and the Pelé Museum, celebrating the legacy of the legendary footballer. Wander through the lush Botanical Gardens, a haven for nature enthusiasts, and ascend Mount Serrat for breathtaking panoramic vistas of the city. This tour offers a perfect blend of relaxation and exploration, ensuring a memorable experience for all travelers.
Included / Excluded
- Tickets for attractions
- VAT and all taxes
- Parking fees during stops
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
1
Sightseeing Santos: Take a sightseeing in the beautiful restored historic center of Santos and drive along the 8-km long of continuous, wide and flat strip of sandy beaches. Santos major highlight is the largest beach garden in the world, recorded in the Book of Records with 5335 meters long, full of flowers and carefully treated trees. Santos is also home to the largest port in Latin America where a huge portion of the Brazilian GDP passes through at a never-ending coming and going the transatlantics.
Duration: 30 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Porchat Island: Admire the marvelous view of the shoreline of Santos and the city of "Saint Vincent" (First permanent Portuguese settlement in Brazil) from Niemeyer’s monument on the top of Porchat Island hill. You'll be able to see the whole shore, ships on the horizon, waves being formed, people like ants and paragliders flying around!
Duration: 30 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3
Zoobotanic Park An unmissable walk for all ages, it has almost 500 animals of 70 species, many of which live free, like agouti, tortoises, saracuras and peacocks. To top it off, trail through tropical rain forest, sensory garden and Indoor bird nursery, where birds land very close to people. The park also has about 1,500 trees and shrubs. It is a true Urban Tropical Forest, formed by specimens from different countries of the world including the tree that gives name to Brazil, the brazil-wood.
Duration: 30 minAdmission: YES
4
Lunch Time (Not included) Have a proper lunch at an all-you-can-eat buffet with a variety of fresh dishes from seafood and barbecue to traditional Brazilian delights.
Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
5
Mount Serrat Ride on a tram upwards mount Serrat which is a peak that has a superb panoramic viewpoint from the former old casino on the top of it. The access to the hill is made by a funicular system, called the cable car of Monte Serrat, that connects the top hill to the center of the city and departs every half hour. From its viewpoint, it is possible to have a complete view of the port, the urban part of Santos and surroundings, Bertioga Canal, Estuary and Barnabé and Santo Amaro Islands. At the top of peak lays a 17-century Chapel of Our Lady of Monte Serrat, patron saint of the city and one of the historical attractions of it, dating from 1603.
Duration: 1 hourAdmission: YES
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Pelé Museum The Pelé museum presents the history of the word's most famous and genius football player, Pelé. Pelé played for Santos, which is why there is a museum dedicated to him in this city. The 5-story building museum has a very comprehensive collection of prizes and highlights about the 2 football World cups won by Pelé, photos and video footage, interesting facts about special matches, timeline of his life, and much more.
Duration: 30 minAdmission: YES
7
Sanctuary of St. Anthony of Valongo in Santos Built in 1640, it's one of the oldest churches in town and one of the most beautiful in Brazil displaying rich and colorful decorations.
Duration: 20 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
8
Coffee Museum Have a breakfast at the stylish coffee shop of the coffee museum in Santos, and visit it to learn about the importance of the coffee for Brazilian socio-economic development. The coffee shop offers the opportunity to try out all the types and aromas of coffees grounded right before drinking. Built in the richest times of the city, the imposing Coffee Museum is an eclectic style building opened in 1922 to be the Santos Stock Exchange. It has a luxury finish with imported materials such as marble Carrara and Bohemian crystal chandeliers.
Duration: 40 minAdmission: YES
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in Portuguese; English-speaking guides may not be available.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather conditions.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour's duration.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
Traveler reviews
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Nice day and definitely recommended!
Maria was super flexible with the layout of the tour. She speaks four languages and dropped us off at the football stadium when we wanted to watch a game there after the tour.
Sacha HApr 19, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Great day in Santos
We had a lovely day in Santos. Gladys Garcia was very flexible and responded to our wishes (big and small) Gladly wi
Matthias FApr 12, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Great all day tour!
We had an excellent hour of Santos. It was an all day tour hitting all the highlights as promised. Glady’s, our tour was great. Her English was very good. She was very personable and took her time with us.
Road06817436334Apr 8, 2026TRIPADVISOR
A day in Santos
My husband and I spend 3 days in Santos pre cruise. We took this tour and as it turned out, all of the other guests were on the same cruise. Unfortunately, I can't recall our tour guides name but she was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. We visited most all of the sites listed in the description plus had a fabulous lunch stop at a restaurant recommended by our guide. She was very helpful in explaining the menu and helping us order. It was a very enjoyable tour.
Juanita_CApr 4, 2026VIATOR
Great tour
Roi and her driver were excellent. They accommodated everyone’s needs and were highly knowledgeable about their country and city.
Lisa_CMar 22, 2026VIATOR