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A group of people standing in front of a historic building with a spire and palm trees. 1
A cityscape with tall buildings, including a prominent white skyscraper with a spire, and palm trees in the foreground. 2
A historic church with two tall spires and a clock tower. 3
A group of people standing in a cobblestone square with historic buildings and a church in the background. 4
A tall, cylindrical skyscraper with a grid-like facade, surrounded by other buildings under a clear sky. 5
By Lucas Silverio Tourism Guide
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 5 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Brazilian local guide leading in English or Spanish for foreign travelers
    • Hidden stories and paulistano insights you won't find in guidebooks
    • See Copan, Edifício Itália, Martinelli and Farol Santander
    • Step inside Mosteiro de São Bento, an oasis of calm amid the city chaos
    • End at Pátio do Colégio and Catedral da Sé, where São Paulo was born

Activity location

    • São Paulo
    • São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Av. São Luís, 47 - República, São Paulo - SP, 01046-001, Brazil | Central Bakehouse Deli Café & Bar Address: Av. São Luís, 47 — República, São Paulo Nearest metro: República Station — Line 3 (Red) or Line 4 (Yellow). When you exit, take Exit B and the café is less than 2 minutes walk away.
    • República, São Paulo, Brazil

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The real São Paulo tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Starting time: 11:00
Price details
RM 4.90 x 1 AdultRM 4.90
Total
Price is RM 4.90

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Brazilian local guide with explanations in English or Spanish
  • Inclusions
    Guided walking tour of São Paulo's historic center (2h30)
  • Inclusions
    Local recommendation to redeem a free caipirinha
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Public transport tickets
  • Exclusions
    Gratuities

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Walk São Paulo's historic center with a Brazilian local guide leading the tour in English or Spanish — designed for international travelers who want the paulistano perspective, not a scripted checklist. Over 2.5 relaxed hours, you'll decode the contrasts, hidden stories, and real life of Brazil's largest city.

    Starting near República, you'll trace the wave-shaped Copan, look up at Edifício Itália and the Italian influence on the city, and stop at the Mário de Andrade Library, Brazil's second largest. You'll pass Theatro Municipal and Vale do Anhangabaú, learn why Edifício Matarazzo is known as the “fascist style” building, and step into the CCBB cultural center.

    Then it's on to Mosteiro de São Bento — a quiet oasis in the middle of the chaos — followed by Edifício Martinelli, São Paulo's first skyscraper, and Farol Santander, the city's own “Empire State.” The walk ends at Pátio do Colégio, where the city was founded in 1554, and Catedral da Sé.

    Photo stops at every major landmark, practical safety tips for the city, and a local recommendation to redeem a free caipirinha on your own time.

Location

Activity location

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    • São Paulo
    • São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Av. São Luís, 47 - República, São Paulo - SP, 01046-001, Brazil | Central Bakehouse Deli Café & Bar Address: Av. São Luís, 47 — República, São Paulo Nearest metro: República Station — Line 3 (Red) or Line 4 (Yellow). When you exit, take Exit B and the café is less than 2 minutes walk away.
    • República, São Paulo, Brazil