São Paulo Full Day City Tour: Discover Iconic Attractions in Just 7 Hours
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Itaim Bibi
Experience the best of São Paulo in just 7 hours with a full-day city tour. Explore iconic attractions, from Ibirapuera Park to the MAC Museum, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this bustling city.
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ponte Estaiada Octavio Frias de Oliveira - Catch a glimpse of the magnificent São Paulo’s postcard bridge, the suspended bridge in X-format with 138-meter structure.

The Bridge is the only one in the world formed by two lanes in independent curves! Do not miss it out!!!

  • Brooklin - Most booming business area with its striking high-rises.
  • Itaim Bibi - Itaim Bibi Neighborhood Business district, Italian marketplace Eataly, Shopping JK Iguatemi.
  • Edifício Pátio Victor Malzoni - An admirable contrast between two completely different aesthetic standards and the harmonious coexistence between the old and the modern, change the urban scene.
  • Hotel Unique - Unique offers elegant architecture and incredible views of São Paulo and Ibirapuera Park. The building was designed by the famous architect Ruy Otake and is located in the upscale Jardins district.
  • Obelisco do Ibirapuera - Obelisk, Bandeiras Monument, local assembly seat.
  • Parque Ibirapuera - 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.

  • Museum of Contemporary Art - MAC USP Ibirapuera - 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. 

  • Catedral da Se de Sao Paulo - 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.

  • Pateo do Collegio - 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.

  • Liberdade - 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.

  • Muro dos Arcos da Avenida 23 de Maio - World’s largest vertical garden along its walls.
  • Matarazzo Building City Hall Of Sao Paulo - 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.

  • Theatro Municipal De Sao Paulo - 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.
  • Municipal Market of Sao Paulo - 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.
  • Impostômetro - Boa Vista St. Old bank street / Several historical buildings.
  • Mosteiro De Sao Bento - 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.

  • Paulista Avenue - 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.

  • Rua Oscar Freire Shopping Street - “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.

  • Jardins District - 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…

  • Paroquia Nossa Senhora do Brasil - 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.

  • Avenida Europa - Jardim Europa is one of the most valuable neighborhoods in the city of São Paulo surrounded by luxurious mansions of bankers, politicians, industrialists, entrepreneurs and football players.
  • Batman Alley - 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.
  • Vila Madalena - Visit Vila Madalena which is a reference when it comes artistic expression of all kind.

The Vila has evolved into a cultural hub for artists, small private art galleries and studios, several hotspots for street art.

What's Included
  • All-inclusive pricing with VAT, taxes, handling fees, and parking costs.
  • Personal driver for groups over 3, or guide-driven tours for smaller parties.
  • Transport in comfortable, fully-equipped vehicles.
  • Expert guidance with a licensed bilingual private tour guide.
What's Not Included
  • Meals & drinks.
  • Gratuities & tips. (optional).
Additional Information

Maximize your experience exploring São Paulo with a comprehensive 7-hour group excursion, exploring the city’s most renowned landmarks. Assemble at the designated meet-up location and set out on an eventful journey featuring numerous highlights.

Begin your urban adventure in the Brooklin and Itaim sectors, taking in the sight of towering office skyscrapers, opulent accommodations, and the celebrated cable-stayed bridge.

Pause for a visit at the famed Ibirapuera Park, savor the expansive greenery, and snap the perfect shot by the well-known monument that stands as the emblem of São Paulo.

Ascend to the MAC Museum’s rooftop for an unparalleled 360-degree vista of the urban expanse. Following that, we cruise along the distinguished May 23 avenue, heading toward the traditional Japanese quarter. Make a halt at the grand Sé Cathedral, traverse the heart of downtown including a myriad of historic edifices, and enjoy a respite at the Municipal Market. Our route also includes a drive by the culturally rich Paulista Ave and through the Jardins area and Oscar Freire Street, with a stopover at Batman’s Alley, renowned for its vibrant graffiti.

The journey culminates as we return to the original departure point, signaling the end of the tour.

Location
Grand Hyatt São Paulo
Avenida das Nações Unidas
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Robertah735
Apr 2, 2024
Good tour of the city - Bruno was a wonderful guide and very knowledgeable about history - very organized. I was happy to receive several text messages communicating our meeting spot and confirming our location
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121anabeld
Apr 1, 2024
Great tour to visit sao Paulo in 1 day - Bruno was a very good guide. He was so knowledgeable and his English was very easy to understand. The tour was so informative. I learned a lot about the architecture, the history, the arts. Unfortunately, the market was closed for Easter weekend but otherwise it was great.
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Muriel
Mar 31, 2024
I warmly recommend this tour - Bruno is a very good and knowledgeable guide, easygoing and muy simpático! We saw a lot of the city. I warmly recommend this tour.
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164joergh
Mar 31, 2024
City tour São Paulo, March 31st 2024 - Today, in beautiful weather, I took part in the tour through the diverse city of Saõ Paulo. It was perfectly organized. Our driver Sergio took us well to all the places. Our English-speaking tour guide Bruno gave us detailed information based on in-depth knowledge and answered all of our questions excellently. It is evident that Bruno has a lot of experience. Thank you very much!
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762conorb
Mar 28, 2024
Well worth it, amazing charismatic tour guide! - We really enjoyed this tour it’s a do it all in one day business. No stupid waiting around like some tours. Spent enough time at each spot and moved on. Good benefit with a small group only around 18 people. Tour guide Camila was amazing, spoke multiple languages even a bit of Russian which the misses was delighted with. Pedro the driver was great sidekick, we sat up front as the roads can be a bit crazy so best advice sit in the front!
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Daytrip784442
Mar 25, 2024
The most spectacular thing about Sao Paulo - I loved the tour. It is a panoramic view of the city, with the most characteristic of Sao Paulo. Sergio, the guide, absolutely charming and knowledgeable about this great city. Highly recommended walk!!
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Richardandsophiel
Mar 24, 2024
Full city coverage with excellent knowledgeable guide, fluent in English! - Carlos, our guide, was very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. The tour itself covered so much of this huge city that it would have been impossible to do by oneself, especially if new to the city and not conversant in Portuguese. Great value for the price.
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Danjc5310kp
Mar 24, 2024
. - Senior Bruno was very informative and all of us was able to asked him questions and he made sure all of us was well Informed
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Davidka9329ho
Mar 23, 2024
Efficient , great service and friendly - Great tour and efficient way to see the city . It rained on our trout but nevertheless our guide Bruno managed to make some tweaks to avoid the rain and we had a great time . Throughly recommend this tour !
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Mariaesgu
Apr 1, 2024
Good experience - The tour was good. The guide, Bruno was very knowledgeable; however, the tour was mainly about city center. Quite a few churches and not very attractive places to be. Even the guide advised us to not be there in the evenings. I would’ve preferred to go see at least one of the biggest stadiums and other top places São Paulo might have.
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