Embark on a private tour from Santos to São Paulo and explore the major tourist attractions of this vibrant city. Discover its rich culture, history, architecture, and more!
Embark on a private tour from Santos to São Paulo and explore the major tourist attractions of this vibrant city. Discover its rich culture, history, architecture, and more!
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Museu do Ipiranga - 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…
- Museu do Ipiranga - 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.
- Liberdade street market - 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
- Edificio Martinelli - 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.
- 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.
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Viaduto Do Cha - 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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Museum Theatro Municipal of 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.
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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.
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Shopping 25 de Marco - 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.
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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.
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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…
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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. -
Paróquia 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.
- 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.
- Monument to the Bandeiras - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Professional licensed private tour guide.
- Transport by fully-equipped vehicle.
- VAT, all taxes, tolls, handling charges, parking fees during stops and port Greet & Meet service.
- Private driver for groups bigger 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
- Hotels and port pickup and drop-off. (Within Santos and its greater area limits)
- Professional licensed private tour guide.
- Transport by fully-equipped vehicle.
- VAT, all taxes, tolls, handling charges, parking fees during stops and port Greet & Meet service.
- Private driver for groups bigger 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
- Hotels and port pickup and drop-off. (Within Santos and its greater area limits)
- Entrance fees, although the tour is not aimed to get into museums and sights that charge fees.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities (optional)
- Entrance fees, although the tour is not aimed to get into museums and sights that charge fees.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities (optional)
If you are docking at Santos’ seaport terminal on a cruise or are bunking up in a hotel in Santos, consider embarking on a captivating guided expedition to São Paulo to marvel at its signature landmarks. Provided you’ve got a solid block of at least 8 hours, take a journey of 1:20 h from Santos to São Paulo. Insightfully explore the largest city in the…
If you are docking at Santos’ seaport terminal on a cruise or are bunking up in a hotel in Santos, consider embarking on a captivating guided expedition to São Paulo to marvel at its signature landmarks. Provided you’ve got a solid block of at least 8 hours, take a journey of 1:20 h from Santos to São Paulo. Insightfully explore the largest city in the southern hemisphere as you uncover the cultural, historical, and touristic treasures that it boasts. São Paulo, situated 760 meters above sea level, is reached via highways departing from Santos that traverse an incredible mountain range. This expansive stretch, approximately 1500 kilometers in length, adorns Brazil’s south and southeast coastline, presenting a breathtaking coastal view. You have the freedom to either trail our sequentially arranged recommended route or customize your own, emphasising on aspects such as culture, history, social-economic contexts, architecture, street art, local crafts and design, fashion, and photography. Our guide will be readily at your service.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.