Sao Paulo Cityscape: 6-Hour Private Tour with Optional Airport Pickup

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.

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Icemonster233
Aug 3, 2024
Just book it - Mario was excellent. Very kind and knowledgeable. We certainly wouldn't have seen as much of the city without his help. If you're contemplating, I'd recommend just booking this tour. You won't regret it.
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Nc315
Jul 30, 2024
Beyond Great! Just do it - Fabio met us on time at the hotel and we started to a natural park to see local trees. on Paulista ave. He showed us some little antique areas, and a painter specializing in the native trees. We also saw a gorgeous cathedral, sport arena, federal buildings, small home museums, quaint art galleries, high end neighborhoods, food market with a huge mortadella sandwich, and a modern art museum. Maybe more that I forget! His pride in his country is evident and the tour included all kinds of facts and areas not found online as suggestions. And you get a built in photographer and driver, so worth it. We feel like we got a terrific glimpse into the beauty of Sao Paulo and the graciousness of the people.
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Chantalpc5091fr
Jul 21, 2024
Sprawling city with fab architecture - This sprawling city was amazing made enjoyable by Danilo's knowledge of the city. I highly recommend this tour as i came across areas i probably would not have seen on my own. Batman Alley really worth a visit
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Coastal17871496266
Jul 14, 2024
AMAZING TOUR!!! - The tour was amazing. Mario was an incredible tour guide. He is very knowledgeable and he took the time to explain everything we saw in great detail. I was able to take some beautiful photos. Orlando, our driver, was incredible, as well!
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Jennifer_r
Jul 13, 2024
Excellent tour of Sao Paulo highlights! - We only had one day and we thought we would make the most of it! Easy pick-up from the airport (the team was tracking our flight and easily adapted to a two-hour delay). Someone was there to great us after we picked up our bags. The guide, Carlos was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly we felt confident in his abilities! He took us to Batman Alley and other spots which were just fantastic. Definitely recommend this group. Very professional and incredibly responsive! We are coming back through Sao Paulo and are thinking to hire them again!
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Luis
Jul 5, 2024
São Paulo in 1 day ! - Amazing tour guide and driver . Bruno our tour guide was polite, knowledgeable and fun . Our driver Sergio was very good . They picked us up at GRU airport and did a private city tour after the tour we were dropped off at the hotel . Highly recommend them for your visit to São Paulo.
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112yesidh
Jul 4, 2024
Private Tour São Paulo - very professional service, highly recommended. The food in the spectacular market square and the guide very friendly and knowledgeable
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Angelinamac2
Jul 2, 2024
Highly recommended - He exceeded expectations, all very cute and very interesting, the guide Bruno Ferrari very cultured, friendly and punctual. This tour is super convenient, as the flight arrives very early, when we still can not check in at the hotel, so we take advantage of all morning doing something entertaining and cultural.
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Anandr283
Jun 23, 2024
Private tour - Great team Perfect for short 1/2 day trip We had a day time and had a great introduction to sao paulo Highly recommend to others
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E8022otnatashas
Jun 22, 2024
Sao paolo tour - Vivienne was great! She had such good energy and took us all around the city and we stopped at all the places we wanted to see. She had wonderful stories to share and took us for incredible food at the market. We had the best day with her!
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