This was honestly one of the best tours I have been to in all of my travels!! Madu initially reached out to ask my interests and preferences and then passed that info to Danilo, my tour guide. Upon arrival at the hotel, Danilo gave a warm welcome and we discussed the itinerary that he catered to my preferences. It was truly a VIP experience! Danilo has been a tour guide for 23+ years and is incredibly knowledgable! He was like a local celebrity as he knew so many people in every place that we went! He has built long lasting relationships with so many different vendors and shop owners and they were all excited to see him, even in passing. He always made sure I was comfortable and was enjoying my time and it felt more like touring with a friend instead of a stranger I had just met. He answered all the questions I had a long the way and even sent me a summary of all of the experiences we had during our day. In addition to that, he also has great taste in music!! I will definitely recommend him to anyone that is looking for a fun, flexible, relaxing and safe tour.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Professional licensed private tour guide.
- Transport by fully-equipped vehicle.
- Hotels and airport pick-up and drop-off. (Within São Paulo and its greater area limits)
- Private driver for groups bigger than 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
- VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops.
Excludes
- Entrance fees.
- Meals and drinks.
- Tips. (optional).
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
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.
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.
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
Amazing guide. Very prepared and knowledgeable. Quick to pivot when I had last minute ideas. Great experience!
Our experience was wonderful and our guide Danilo was fantastic. We really enjoyed it and felt so comfortable with someone who could relate and explain the beautiful city in english. Highly recommend Danilo.Thank you!
Danilo was a fantastic guide to Sao Paolo. It was like being guided by a good friend. He shared all sorts of information when we had questions and took us to a lot of interesting places. Highly recommend Danilo as a guide.
Arthur was our guide and he was absolutely everything! Knowledgeable, thoughtful, and great sense of humor. Hands down the best tour guide I’ve had all year. My husband, cousin and I felt right at home. We saw landmarks, art exhibits, did a tequila tasting, walked through Batman Alley and even stopped for a delicious meal at Z Deli! I highly recommend it commend booking this tour. I hope to book again on the next trip so Arthur can show us even more of the city.
Wow! What an incredible experience Arthur curated for us in São Paulo. His wealth of knowledge, bright personality and thoughtfulness made us feel like he was our long lost Brazilian brother. Even when we got caught in the rain, Arthur was prepared with an umbrella and ponchos to keep all of us dry. The car and driver were always on time and clean. Arthur even took candid pics of us along the way and airdropped them to us. It made us feel very special. I hope to take tours of more areas of the city next time return. It was worth every penny. I highly recommend this tour.
Right from the airport pickup, Danilo was so friendly and knowledgeable. Had great food and conversation. We went to so many different places including a museum, street art, food market and rooftops where I could see all of São Paolo. Highly recommend Danilo.
I’m a 29 year old solo traveler from the United States. It was an amazing time. Marcio was very informative and took me to the best places. I learned so much. I saw so much of the city. His English was great. I would book again. I felt very safe. Everything was very perfect. Thank you so much !!!
The tour was amazing! It was curated for my interests and Marcio was adaptable and did a great job of making sure I got the best experience. I would recommend this tour for anyone. I learned so much about São Paulo’s future, indigenous population and Brazilian history. 10/10 review for sure!
Danilo was an absolutely fantastic guide—knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely fun to be around. From the moment we met, it felt less like a typical tour and more like spending time with an old friend. He shared fascinating insights about São Paulo, its history, and its hidden gems, all while keeping the experience lighthearted and enjoyable. We laughed, learned, and most importantly, truly enjoyed every moment. His passion for the city is contagious, and his ability to connect with people makes the experience unforgettable. If you’re looking for a guide who goes beyond the usual and makes your time feel special, Danilo is the one!
Danilo was an absolutely fantastic guide—knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely fun to be around. From the moment we met, it felt less like a typical tour and more like spending time with an old friend. He shared fascinating insights about São Paulo, its history, and its hidden gems, all while keeping the experience lighthearted and enjoyable. We laughed, learned, and most importantly, truly enjoyed every moment. His passion for the city is contagious, and his ability to connect with people makes the experience unforgettable. If you’re looking for a guide who goes beyond the usual and makes your time feel special, Danilo is the one!
This was a highly professional experience with a competent and knowledgeable guide, Marcio. As it was a private tour, I was able to make bespoke requests about what to do. The tips about the city were very helpful. I would recommend doing this tour early after arriving, as I created an itinerary for the rest of the week based on my experiences and the info I learnt on this tour.
We (four friends) did a six-hour tour with Danilo, and it was excellent. Communication in advance, and by Danilo when he arrived (on time) to pick us up, was clear. Danilo was great in every way. He's a very experienced and knowledgeable guide, with a passion for history and for talking about "real life" in São Paulo and in Brazil more generally. He has a good sense of humour and a light-hearted touch. He's completely fluent in English. The tour was very LGBTQ+ friendly, as advertised, including some very interesting discussions with Danilo about his work in the community. Danilo was very flexible about how we spent our time together, and he checked several times to make sure we were happy with how the tour was going, and whether there was enough emphasis on the right things. It was clear that he truly cared about our experience. I recommend this tour without hesitation. The only negative comment I have is about the vehicle. Danilo has a pickup truck that would work very well for up to three guests. With four of us, it was a bit uncomfortable for the three of us in the back seat, especially in the center. Not too bad, but not ideal. Overall, though, a very enjoyable tour.
Our guide, Marcio, had so much knowledge in many aspects and continued to pique our interest. Thanks to him, we thoroughly enjoyed São Paulo and gave us an excellent introduction to the city. Knowing we were a gay couple, he also made sure that we felt comfortable throughout the tour. We recommend this tour to any LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples who want to have a good introduction to this megacity.
Danilo was a great guide. He knows São Paulo very well and tailored the tour to what I wanted to see/do. I enjoyed exploring the city with this tour.
Amazing | Therapeutic | Educational Honestly, I did not know what to expect when booking this tour. I wanted an LGBT friendly tour because 3 gay guys with different languages on a tour. I booked this tour online based on these reviews here. So now, I add my own. Danilo arrived ahead of time. He looked for us. His car perfect for a city tour. His experience shows because he knows exactly where to go and when. You sit back in comfort and he takes care of everything. Here is where my review is more personal but also helpful. Danilo at all times changing between English and Portuguese with no problems. 3 of us on this tour. I speak both languages. The other 2 speak only English and Portuguese. But he made sure everyone understood all and had the best experience. An entire day spent with such a wonderful guide. I already requested him again for another tour! He guided us through multiple areas of São Paulo. This is quite literally the best tour I have ever experienced in any city. But it does not stop here… he learned I a recent widower. My entire visit to São Paulo was more to get away from home because he learned I lost my husband. He made a special effort to me. There is no review strong enough to explain how special this tour was. If someone reads this review. Questions whether to book this one…. My advice. Book this one. There simply is nothing better.
I had not done a LGBT tour before when I travel and wanted to give this a try and it was really enjoyable! My guide Danilo knew a lot about history, and art of São Paulo while making me feel very safe and understood, we stopped along the way for me to eat, get some coffee anything I needed he was very attentive. I liked the tour so much I booked a few more from this company, you are in good hands with them! I recommend for anyone. Obrigado
I had a tour with Danilo and I honestly have to say it was one of the best introductions to São Paulo I could have asked for. Danilo really knows his city and is an excellent conversationalist. He is also very flexible in tailoring the tour towards what you want to see and experience. I will never forget the Açai berry bowl I ate with him. Thank you Danilo!
Excellent option for LGBTQ folks looking to explore Sao Paolo. Renato was a great guide. Extremely knowledgeable and professional. He tailored the tour to our interests and we had a memorable day.
Danilo was our tour guide and was absolutely fantastic! His communication was great and showed us all around São Paulo. If we wanted to change up the tour and spend a little time at some spots he showed us it was no problem. We had some fantastic views of the city and we would have never found them on our own. He gave us some great perspectives and helped us with some restaurant and bar ideas for the nights out. It was an absolutely fantastic tour and would highly recommend while in São Paulo!
Booking a “best of” tour was the best way to explore the city for a solo traveler and my first time to Brazil and São Paulo. Renato was very knowledgeable, amicable, and a great companion as he took me around the major sights and districts around the city.. also provided info on the best areas and places to go on my own that would be safe. Would recommend!
Marcio gave us a great LGBTQ perspective of São Paulo. We were able to see the city through the eye of a local from shops, to the arts, parks, museums, and local cuisine. He tried to give us much information while going to the streets of São Paulo. We feel that it would be difficult to hit all those spots on our own. Great experience and kudos to Marcio for being accommodating!
Had a amazing 6 hour tour that was exactly what I was looking for on my first visit to São Paulo. My tour guide Danilo was professional, knowledgeable, a great communicator (English), and I highly recommend for anyone looking to explore São Paulo!
The clear communication the guide provided throught out the tour; his knowlege of the areas that were visited. His enthusiasm about history, arts and the topics that were covered during the tour.
There are no words to express what we experience. Danilo is the best guide ever. He is very polite, knowledgeable of history, architecture, art, food, music,....he is native of Sao Paulo and give us tons of information and tips to complete our visit to the city. The guide accommodated all our requests and inquires, always on time but never rushed us. We highly recommend this personal tour to all visitors to the city. Obrigado!
Marcio Mitre was an excellent tour guide. He truly got to show us what São Paulo has to offer. Was amazing to have someone who loves the city he lives in and he definitely made us love it too. He give us a lot of tips and ideas about the city and what to do the rest of our days in this city. We recommend this guide tour experience, you will not regret. Best Rodrigo and mike
I liked it a lot, I recommend it. Everyone should have this experience
A beautiful experience, very comfortable with the attention of the guide. A very good option to share with friends or enjoy alone.
Danilo is an excellent guide, a friendly man and very attentive to my inquiries and questions. You know the city and its history very well as its architecture, art, gastronomy, etc. I really recommend it for a more in-depth experience of the vibrant and exciting city of Sao Paulo.
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