• Pateo do Collegio - This historic site marks the founding of São Paulo and houses a city museum. The Jesuits established the first school here to educate and convert the indigenous people, laying the foundation for what would become the largest city in the Southern Hemisphere over four centuries.
• Manor Of The Marquesa Of Santos - Built in the latter half of the 18th century, this residence was home to Domitila de Castro Canto, known as the “Marquesa de Santos.” Domitila significantly contributed to the development of São Paulo.
• Image House and Alley Pinto - House No. 1 is a three-story 17th-century historical residence, now part of the Museum of the City of São Paulo, which includes thirteen historic buildings.
• Catedral da Sé de São Paulo - Visit the Sé Cathedral, inspired by medieval European churches. This impressive structure marks the center of São Paulo, with the city’s ground zero located at Sé Square, a bustling area.
• Largo São Francisco - The Largo São Francisco Law School has been the starting point for major movements in Brazilian history, from Abolitionism to the Republican Movement, and the “VOTING NOW” campaign during the 1980s military government. It has produced nine Brazilian presidents, numerous governors, mayors, and countless other notable figures.
• Fundação Escola de Comércio Álvares Penteado - FECAP has held Brazil’s oldest public utility certification since 1915. It was the first institution in the country to offer courses in Economics (1934) and Accounting (1939).
• Church of the Third Order of Carmo - The “Igreja do Carmo” played a significant role in São Paulo’s early development. It houses a notable collection of colonial art, including ceiling paintings in the main chapel by the master Frei Jesuíno of Mount Carmel.
• Rua Boa Vista - Boa Vista Street follows the original indigenous trails that crossed São Paulo’s historic core, where the city was founded in 1554. From 1930, it became home to the headquarters of the state’s main banks, earning the nickname “bank street.”
• Ladeira Porto Geral - This street was once a river port where goods imported to São Paulo arrived from Santos on the state’s coast.
• Mosteiro De São Bento - The São Bento Monastery is a sacred site that appeals to both religious and non-religious visitors. It hosted Pope Benedict XVI during his visit to Brazil. Visitors are drawn to the masses with Gregorian chants and can purchase breads, cakes, cookies, and jams made by the monks using age-old recipes.
• Edifício Martinelli - The first skyscraper in Latin America, its construction was controversial due to its unprecedented height. Today, it stands as one of Brazil’s main architectural symbols.
• Edifício Sampaio Moreira - With 12 floors and a height of 50 meters, Sampaio Moreira was São Paulo’s tallest building from 1924 to 1929, until the Martinelli building was completed. It is considered the city’s first large multi-story building and one of the first in the country to feature this design.
• Viaduto do Chá - A landmark of São Paulo, the Tea Viaduct was the city’s first. It is named after the extensive tea plantation nearby.
• Matarazzo Building City Hall Of São Paulo - Inaugurated in 1939, it hosted one of Brazil’s largest industrial conglomerates, Matarazzo Industries. It was designed by Marcello Piacentini, the favored architect of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini.
• Theatro Municipal De São Paulo - A São Paulo landmark, the Municipal Theater is a significant historical site due to numerous important cultural events, such as the Week of Modern Art of 1922.
• Vale do Anhangabaú - A historic venue for cultural and political gatherings, most notably the “VOTING NOW” movement advocating for direct elections during the military government.
• Shopping Light - Opened in 1929, this building was the headquarters of the Canadian company responsible for São Paulo’s electric power service from 1899 to 1981.
• Igreja Nossa Senhora Do Rosário Dos Homens Pretos - The devotion to Our Lady of the Rosary is one of the city’s oldest traditions, intertwined with São Paulo’s founding. This church was a gathering place for slaves, who were barred from attending white churches.
• Praça Princesa Isabel - This square honors two significant Brazilian figures: Duque de Caxias, a national hero and patron of the Brazilian army, and Princess Isabel, who signed the law abolishing slavery in Brazil.
• Júlio Prestes Railway Station - Júlio Prestes station is a prominent and grand sight in São Paulo. It was part of the railway system connecting coffee farms in São Paulo’s countryside to Santos during the coffee boom.
• Estação da Luz - Luz Station served as the entry point for immigrants who transformed São Paulo from a small town into a major metropolis in the 20th century.
• Parque Jardim da Luz - Opened in 1825, Jardim da Luz Park is São Paulo’s oldest park. Initially a Botanical Garden, it was the city’s sole leisure spot at the time.
• Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo - Established in the early 19th century in Luz Park, designed by renowned architect Ramos de Azevedo as the headquarters of the Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. It is São Paulo’s oldest art museum, founded in 1905 and recognized as a state public museum since 1911.
• Bar Brahma - The intersection of Ipiranga and São João avenues is a nationally recognized historic location.
• Praça da República - A historic square that once housed the former “Caetano de Campos” School building.
• Rua Maria Antônia - Known for the “Maria Antonia battle” in 1968, a conflict between right-wing students supporting the military government and left-wing students.
• Higienópolis - A traditional neighborhood where prominent families built grand mansions with gardens in the early 20th century.
• Paulista Avenue - Stroll along the captivating Paulista Avenue, which impresses with its appearance and rich history. With an expert tour guide, its stories can be truly enlightening.
• Mirante Sesc Paulista - Paulista Avenue is one of the city’s most popular spots. From the Sesc viewpoint, you can see the entire avenue and many other parts of the city. There’s also a café where you can enjoy coffee, snacks, and the view.

• VAT, all taxes, handling charges and parking fees during stops.
• Transport by a “Classic Car” such as the “Packard 1938”, Chevrolet 1939 or the Oldsmobile 1935.
• Entrance or admission fees.
• Licensed bilingual private tour guide and Private driver.
• Pick-up and drop-off at addresses within the main part of the city of São Paulo.

• Meals and drinks.
• Tips. (optional)

Discover the fascinating historical journey of São Paulo, which, over the course of its 465-year existence, has transitioned from relative obscurity to becoming the largest city in the Southern hemisphere.

Participate in a theme-based tour aboard a restored classic automobile such as the ‘Packard 1938’, ‘Chevrolet 1939’, or the ‘Oldsmobile 1935’.

Experience the city’s key historical landmarks like Pátio do Colégio, Sé Cathedral, Tea Viaduct, Luz Train Station, Republic Square, and Higienópolis, with the tour concluding at a café situated on the top deck of a famous building on Paulista avenue.

Gain insight into the significant role that various groups – including the Portuguese, Native Indians, Afro-Brazilians, Italians, Japanese, Arabs, Jews, Germans and others – played in shaping São Paulo and the enduring influence they’ve left behind.

This tour is structured to present the primary historical locations in a chronological order, providing a comprehensive understanding of São Paulo from its early beginnings, all the way to its current state.

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