4.6(45 reviews)
São Paulo Major Tourist Attractions Private Tour
FromR$307
8 hours
Santos, Brazil
About this activity
Enjoy a personalized 8-hour tour of São Paulo's major attractions with convenient pickup from Santos.
Highlights
- Explore São Paulo's vibrant city life
- Visit the iconic São Paulo Museum of Art
- Discover the historic São Bento Monastery
- Stroll through the lush Ibirapuera Park
- Experience the bustling Municipal Market
Full description
Experience the best of São Paulo on a private 8-hour tour, starting with convenient pickup from your Santos hotel. Your expert guide will lead you through the city's most iconic landmarks, including the São Paulo Museum of Art, the historic São Bento Monastery, and the expansive Ibirapuera Park. Explore the vibrant Municipal Market, renowned for its diverse culinary offerings. This tailored excursion ensures a comprehensive and comfortable exploration of São Paulo's rich culture and history.
Included / Excluded
- Private transportation from Santos to São Paulo
- Guided visits to top attractions in São Paulo
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Santos
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
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On Ipiranga slope, next to Ipiranga stream, Dom Pedro I declared Brazil independence from Portugal, in 1822. The museum was built close to where the historic Independence event took place in 1822. Other than the architecture of the museum, the area has Independence Park that features huge french-style gardens inspired in Versailles in France. The museum is not open until Abril 2022, but it's worth visiting the garden and historic site.
Duration: 10 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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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.
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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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.
Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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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.
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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.
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Pass by: The first skyscraper in Latin America. The construction generated much controversy, because until then there was no building of such great height. Currently, the building is one of the main architectural symbols of Brazil.
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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.
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Pass by: One of the postcards of São Paulo, the tea viaduct was the first in the city of São Paulo. It bears this name because of the extensive tea plantation nearby.
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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.
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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.
Duration: 40 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Pass by: With so much variety of products, it is possible to get lost on the famous "25 de Março St.". It receives about 400 thousand people daily who go in search of the good prices of the 5,000 registered stores from tchotchkes and sewing supplies.
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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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.
Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Pass by: Jardins neighborhood is certainly one of the most elegant and significant neighborhoods in the city of São Paulo. Many options for leisure, entertainment, culture, fancy shopping area and boutiques, restaurants, hotel chains, etc…
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Pass by: "High-end Boutiques" Oscar Freire St. and its surroundings are known for their luxury stores, but it is very wrong to think that everything there is expensive. In fact, stores concentrate more status than exorbitant prices. Because they are, in general, the largest stores in the chains, they end up receiving stranded products with discounts.
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Sistine-chapel like church that has plenty of paintings on the ceiling that is breathless. The church was inspired in Brazilian and Portuguese baroque temples. The style is neo-colonial, very popular in São Paulo architecture from the 1920s and 1930s.
Duration: 10 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Pass by: 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.
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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.
Duration: 10 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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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.
Duration: 30 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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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.
Duration: 20 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
Important information
Know before you book
- Private tour suitable for groups of up to 4 people
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included from Santos
- Meals and beverages are not included in the tour price
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for city exploration
- Bring a camera to capture the city's landmarks
- Carry a light jacket or sweater, as temperatures can vary
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
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Traveler reviews
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Great day in São Paulo
Danilo gave us a great day in São Paulo. Learned a lot about Brazil and was great with our 8 yo son and mixing in things for everyone. Got him to try sashimi
Caitlin DApr 12, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Good overall
It was friendly and we have seen some good places in Sao Paolo. Unfortunately English was really basic
Karina_PApr 2, 2026VIATOR
Best tour and guide!
Elaine was a phenomnal - the best guide ever! The tour experience, stops, and information provided was perfect. Elaine communicated with us for a smooth pick up after our cruise. We were on a multi-generational family trip and Elaine was attentive and helpful for everyone. The van was comfortable and large enough for all 7 of us and all our luggage. Each stop on the tour was a lot of fun and informative. The food and drink on the tour was local and delicious, and every experience was memorable. We were dropped off at the airport for our flight home with ample time. It was stress-free and a great end to our trip. We want to come back to São Paulo and see more!
teresamC6737TWMar 28, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Danilo is the tour guide for São Paulo ! !
Danilo was amazing, informative, on time in fact early to make sure we were not waiting- took us to through the highlights of the entire city and also considered what we wanted to see. He is super intelligent and we felt so comfortable with him as if he was part of the family. Ask for him on this tour!
stellamenegasMar 23, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Day tour of São Paulo and airport drop-off
We disembarked from our cruise at 9am and our flight was not till 11pm. We spent a wonderful day with Gloria touring Sao Paulo before being dropped off at GRU airport. They were so accommodating and easy to communicate with prior to the tour. Would highly recommend.
Camper31576361177Mar 22, 2026TRIPADVISOR