São Paulo Highlights Private Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore São Paulo's major attractions
- Visit the iconic Ibirapuera Park
- Discover the historic Sé Cathedral
- Stroll along the vibrant Paulista Avenue
- Experience the cultural Liberdade neighborhood
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private transportation
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
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: World’s largest vertical garden along its walls.
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.
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: 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: 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: 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.
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.
Pass by: 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.
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress accordingly.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; provide accurate address details.
- Children under 5 years old can join for free if seated on an adult's lap.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for city exploration.
- Bring a camera to capture the city's vibrant scenes.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infant Seats Available
Traveler reviews
Great experience overall
I had a very enjoyable private tour of São Paulo overall. My tour guide was excellent—friendly, engaging, knowledgeable, energetic, punctual, and highly professional throughout the experience. He brought a lot of enthusiasm to the tour and shared great insights about the city, which made the experience both informative and enjoyable. The reason for 4 instead of 5 stars is mainly the value and timing. At over $300 for a four-hour tour, I felt the price was a bit high. Additionally, because of my flight schedule, I had to miss shopping at the Municipal Market in order to return to my hotel on time, which was disappointing. I had assumed the four-hour timeframe would allow for that stop, so if I had known it would be so tight, I would have scheduled an earlier pickup time. That said, I still had a wonderful experience and would recommend the tour—especially thanks to the quality of the guide.
Extraordinary experience!
Carlos Martínez is an extraordinary guide, who helps you to know the city in a wonderful way. It has been the best choice to take the tour with them as I had little time to enjoy the city!
Great tour!
Had a great tour with Mauro. This was the perfect way to get an introduction of the massive city of São Paulo.
Excellent experience
Excellent guide. Friendly, gave us a lot of information, we are very pleased with the experience as well as the Orlando driver very good too, comfortable vehicle It was a great experience, we definitely recommend it. Thank you so much for everything!!!
Great tour
Great guided tour to extraordinary places