Last minute booking and a superb experience. Doris, our guide, was expertly informative and knowledgeable about Sao Paulo but also fun too. She tailored our trip perfectly and also navigated some incredibly challenging traffic! The fish market and Batman Alley were the highlights but the whole trip was enjoyable. Doris also sent us links to recommended restaurants near our hotel and very kindly offered her assistance should we need it during the rest of our stay. That was so incredibly kind of her. Highly recommend!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Professional licensed private tour guide.
- Hotels and CGH airport pickup and drop-off. (Within São Paulo and its greater area limits)
- Transport by fully-equipped vehicle.
- Private driver for groups bigger 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
- VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops.
Excludes
- Entrance fees, although the tour is not aimed to get into museums and sights that charge admission.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities (optional)
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- PICK-UP INFORMATION: • Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best pick-up point that suits your needs as long as it's within the city of São Paulo limits or its greater area. • We DO NOT do pick-ups in the countryside or coastal area of the state of São Paulo. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DROP-OFF INSTRUCTIONS: • Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best drop-off point that suits your needs as long as it's within the city of São Paulo limits or its greater area. • We DO NOT do drop-offs in the countryside or coastal area of the state of São Paulo. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - HOTEL PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS: • As soon as the driver or tour guide arrives at your hotel, they get the front desk to call you in the room in case you are not at the lobby. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - CGH AIRPORT ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS: • Once you have arrived at the airport there will be a member of our staff waiting for you at the arrivals area holding a clear sign with your name on it, they will then escort you to your waiting private transfer vehicle. "For tours starting at the airport, please send us the flight information so that we can track it and be waiting for you at the right time and terminal." This tour is not recommended for those who arrive at GRU airport as the duration is too short. For GRU airport pick-up, you should go for the 5-hour tour or others with longer duration.
Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
World’s largest vertical garden along its walls.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Reviews
The tour was fantastic and incredibly informative! Carlos was very kind and passionate, and thanks to his impressive knowledge of São Paulo, we learned so many interesting facts even things that many Brazilians don’t know. Thank you, Carlos, for such a wonderful experience!
This was a great 4 hour custom private tour. Our guide, Danilo, was EXCELLENT. Perfect English. We had a few things on our list to see and he suggested others and was able to perfectly time it all. Great knowledge of history and current politics. He was able to park close by so my elderly parents did not need to walk too far.
We had a great time. They sent us the tour guide details 48 hours in advance via WhatsApp and reminders the morning of the tour. The tour guide and driver arrived on time and stuck to the itinerary despite the complex São Paulo traffic. The tour guide Deborah was just awesome. She explained every location and its significance in the appropriate detail and also shared a lot of history of São Paulo and Brazil. This was perfect tour as we had limited time in São Paulo.
Our tour guide Deborah was excellent. She showed up on time and took us to all the important places as called out in the itinerary. She took a lot of time to explain history of Solai Paulo city and Brazil. I would highly recommend this tour with Deborah
Alex was an outstanding tour guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable about São Paulo—its history, its culture, and its people. He took his time with us and made the entire experience feel personal and meaningful. Thank you, Alex. I highly recommend this tour
amazing experience from start to finish. They picked us up right at the terminal exit ready to go instantly we started to learn from the rich history and the culture of brazil. the tour guide really when deep into detail of everything we saw made the experience very rich in learning while relax touring. They also adapted into how we felt and what we felt was more interesting to see. Visited main city places in a really small time we got a very overall view of all landmarks and dive into the culture. The driver also was very nice and comfortable, a bigger car could’ve added slightly more comfort but it was anyway great. The guide also helped us understand and recommended ehat could be some other must visit places for dining, nightlife and other activities while in the city. overall great experience for sure i would repeat with same tour guide which was the highlight of the service.
My coworker and I booked this tour for our one free day in São Paulo as part of a work trip. I HIGHLY recommend this tour! Doris was an incredible guide and we learned so much about São Paulo and feel like we truly got to see the city.
My parents and I had a fantastic tour with Carlos. He was professional, courteous, and knew his adopted city better than one could imagine. We honestly thought four hours would have felt like a chore, but we left the tour wishing we had spent more time with Carlos and with Sao Paulo.
I had just arrived in Sao Paulo and I wanted to get to know the city. I had a great time with my guide Marcio! He was extremely knowledgeable and thoughtful.
Very timely service. Our driver Kali was excellent, she first asked us about what we really want to accomplish from the tour. She was knowledgeable about São Paulo and well known amongst the community. The tour offered us a great insight to the amazing city. Highly recommend booking the tour. We started at 10am, which I feel was a great time because it was not that busy. We also, stopped for a snack at a cafe half way through the tour. If you are new to São Paulo, don’t even second guess, book the tour, sit back and relax.
This was a wonderful walking tour with a great tour guide (Deborah Fabricio) who was very informative and knowledgeable of this area. I highly recommend this tour.
This was a great way to spend our first day and get a little familiar with the city. Monica was very nice and so knowledgeable about the history of the city, notable Brazilians, the many neighborhoods making up Sao Paulo and numerous other interesting facts. She also gave us some great ideas for other activities.
It was a great experience. Gustavo was very knowledgeable and has a wonderful personality. I traveled solo but felt very comfortable and safe during that tour.
A good panoramic view of the city if you do not have much time. You get around by car, stopping at some must see places. Our guide Carlos was very informative and accommodating.
We had a great, very knowledgeable guide in Carlos! We got to see so much of the city, learn a lot of history and culture!
Danilo was a wonderful guide. My 2 coworkers and I enjoyed the city tour. He showed us many charming highlights and about the local culture. We had a lot of good laughs too. He’s a lovely person and amazing guide. 10/10 recommend!
I had a very enjoyable private tour of São Paulo overall. My tour guide was excellent—friendly, engaging, knowledgeable, energetic, punctual, and highly professional throughout the experience. He brought a lot of enthusiasm to the tour and shared great insights about the city, which made the experience both informative and enjoyable. The reason for 4 instead of 5 stars is mainly the value and timing. At over $300 for a four-hour tour, I felt the price was a bit high. Additionally, because of my flight schedule, I had to miss shopping at the Municipal Market in order to return to my hotel on time, which was disappointing. I had assumed the four-hour timeframe would allow for that stop, so if I had known it would be so tight, I would have scheduled an earlier pickup time. That said, I still had a wonderful experience and would recommend the tour—especially thanks to the quality of the guide.
Had a great tour with Mauro. This was the perfect way to get an introduction of the massive city of São Paulo.
You get a really good impression and knowledge of Sao Paulo by a very knowledgeable guide. Great sights.
SaoPaulo is a very large city and Carlos knew his way around easily. He was extremely knowledgeable and friendly - he made this a very must-do excursion. So glad to have done a small tour with him and the time passed by quickly.
Best tour operator! So knowledgeable. So accommodating with my disability. I can't say enough. I would recommend him any time.
Very informative and conversational. Good general overview of Sao Paulo. Personable and accommodating.
Very in-depth the guide was friendly and informative. The museums and the food/drinks were great! !!
Paulo was very informative with a great personality and very helpful to us non Portuguese speakers. I would recommend a longer booking since a lot of tour time ended up lost to Sao Paolo traffic.
Our private tour of São Paulo was an absolute highlight of our trip. It was such a special experience to explore the city through a local lens. Meeting talented local artists and hearing their stories added so much depth and authenticity to the day. We loved learning not only about the vibrant art scene, but also about the rich history and cultural influences that have shaped São Paulo into the dynamic city it is today. Our guide was engaging, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the community. The private setting made it feel relaxed and personal, allowing us to ask questions and really immerse ourselves in each stop. What we especially loved was that the tour can be tailored and personalized to exactly what you want to see and experience. That flexibility made it even more special and meaningful for us. It was the perfect blend of history, culture, and creativity — an unforgettable way to experience São Paulo. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting a deeper, more personalized connection to the city.
Booked a last minute 4-hr private São Paulo city tour and it was truly exceptional. Our guide Doris took care of everything and was full of knowledge and patience. The best experience in a city that can be a bit overwhelming for a first-time visitor. We would highly recommend both the company and Doris!
Excellent 4 hour trip round São Paulo with Marcio as our guide. He seemed very knowledgeable about the city and spoke excellent English. Would recommend this tour
This trip provided a great overview of the city. My guide Nelio (Marinelio) was super friendly and knowledgeable. I had some schedule constraints and he was very accommodating. The organization communicated logistics well and followed through. Overall, A+.
This trip provided a great overview of the city. My guide Nelio (Marinelio) was super friendly and knowledgeable. I had some schedule constraints and he was very accommodating. The organization communicated logistics well and followed through. Overall, A+.
It was an amazing tour. Thank you, Monica! We definitely recommend it. The service was fantastic, the ride was awesome .
Pedro was our guide who took us to Cotopaxi. We took the north entrance which was very scenic. All along the drive. Pedro pointed out the highlights of the city and history and notable sites. He is very well informed. Good English too. We took a short break and purchased some alpaca gloves. They were needed because it was very cold at the high 13k foot altitude. Pedro took very good pictures of us with the famous volcano behind us. We got lucky because the weather was mostly clear skies. We then went for horseback riding in the pristine fields. While we were galloping he took good video shots of us. Which was cool to have. Not just moseying along. We then took the south entrance on the return. We finally had lunch at a nice restaurant and wrapped up. Overall very good tour.
We loved it !!. Danilo is an excellent guide; very knowledgeable and friendly. São Paulo is a huge and wonderful metropolis and it was a real pleasure to spend 4 hours with him telling us all about his home city.
Tour included good stops that we would not have not seen on our own. Tour guide was very knowledgeable, super friendly and a good driver….which was important considering the constant high traffic.
Very good fundamental tour of São Paulo. My guide Mauro was super friendly, knowledgeable and took great care of me. Nice combination of sightseeing, food and history. Great tour to start a trip to SP!
It was truly a pleasure to have Danilo as our guide in São Paulo. You possessed an impressive knowledge of the city's history and culture. Your ability to tailor the tour to our interests made the experience even more enjoyable. My son and I especially appreciated your friendly demeanour throughout the day. We would gladly recommend your services to anyone looking for a wonderful tour of São Paulo.
We had the pleasure of taking a half-day trip of São Paulo yesterday . From start to finish it was a truly exceptional experience thanks to our tour guide Danilo. We felt like we got to visit all of the major highlights of the city at a perfect pace for us. Danilo was very courteous and highly knowledgeable We enjoyed seeing São Paulo with this amazing tour guide as he shared the history, culture and insights. Danilo was very attentive and was happy to answer each of our questions. He is also a talented photographer which we appreciated as we took some excellent photographs at São Paulo’s Batman Alley. We are very happy to recommend Danilo if you are looking for an informative engaging tour guide to São Paulo
Carlos was our guide for exploring São Paulo’s top city highlights. What a great visit! Carlos is an extremely knowledgeable person who shared not only the current political and economic situation, but also the city's history. We fwlt very safe and enjoy the visit! Highly recomended!
Enjoyable , interesting social and historical facts, knowledgable, passionate and patriotic tour guide. Ilan is incredibly kind and helpful. Took us through suburbs and streets to get a feel for the lifestyles in SP.
This tour was the highlight of my trip to São Paulo. Kali was an absolutely amazing guide and she tailored the tour to my interests. We saw so much in a short time & really got a good feel for the city.
We booked this tour with just 12 hours’ notice through our hotel concierge, and the whole process was super easy. Our guide, Danilo, was fantastic! He was full of knowledge—especially when it came to the history of São Paulo—so every part of the tour was really informative and engaging. We gave him a few ideas based on our interests, and he came up with the perfect itinerary on the spot. He was also great at giving us local tips and recommendations for things to do for the rest of our stay. The vehicle was new, very clean, and super comfortable, which made the day even more enjoyable. I would highly recommend booking this tour—thanks again, Danilo, for a memorable and fun day in São Paulo!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had an incredible day with Danilo as our guide in São Paulo! He was extremely informative, engaging, and made sure everyone felt included throughout the tour. His knowledge of the city, its history, and culture was impressive, and he shared everything with such enthusiasm. On top of that, he has a great sense of humor—we had so many laughs along the way! Danilo truly made our day. Highly recommend him to anyone visiting São Paulo!
The tour did not take us to the park or the top of the museum for the city view. Instead, the focus was on churches. We chose this tour for the attractions listed and didn’t get to experience them. The tour was great otherwise and informative.
Adidas was just amazing. So knowledgeable, friendly, polite, flexible. We enjoyed it. Thank you so much !!!!!! Will definitely recommend him to our friends and family.
Our tour with Carlos was wonderful! Its always nice to get an informative tour when you’re brand new to a country and a culture and I’m glad we got to explore São Paulo with him! I loved the rooftop we got to go to to get great pictures with the skyline in the background.
We were very disappointed. It was just my husband and myself along with a private driver and a guide Mauro who was very knowledgeable and told us lots of interesting facts about Sao Paulo. After 2.5 hours he took us to a food court with lots of vendors and restaurants and asked if we wanted to eat. We agreed and assumed it was only a lunch break and not part of the 4-hour tour of the sites. Both Mauro and the driver sat down at the table with us and helped us order. It was awkward when the bill came so we just paid for both of them too and assumed they would make up for it by showing us some extra sites or something. We were shocked when they took us directly back to our hotel after lunch. So instead of getting a 4 hour tour we paid $228 for a 2.5 hour tour (plus had to pay for lunch for our driver and guide).
Our tour guide Ilan was highly knowledgeable in all areas on history, culture, music, art…and personalized the tour to our wishes. Amazing insights and tips as well. He has a very friendly and positive attitude, eager to present the most interesting stories alongside of Brasils rich history and culture.
Great very informative and fun. Carlos even held our bags!! We felt very protected and loved the views and Batman
Im visiting Sao Paolo for work and booked a 4 hour tour to make sure I actually got to see some of the highlights of the city vs just the airport and office and I am SO glad i did. Kali was a brilliant tour guide - we went at a really relaxed pace, starting at the famous Batman Alley, where I sampled some delicious local ice cream, then headed out to the Sé Metropolitan Cathedral, Japanese District and also the Food Market. I really enjoyed learning some of the hidden historical context Kali was able to share with me as we walked around and would definitely encourage anyone to book this tour if you are time poor but want to get a feeling of the city (which no doubt will want you to come back!)
We had an amazing and very exciting trip through sao paulo with our great guide carlos martinez who told us such great background stories about the city and its inhabitants. Highly recommendated!!!
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