Paulista Avenue (Avenida Paulista)
São Paulo Paulista Avenue City Sights Self-Guided Tour
Discover São Paulo (Paulista Avenue) from a different perspective on sightseeing and scavenger hunt of the city. Solve riddles and clues that lead to the next location, showing all the city highlights.
Solve interesting puzzles, have fun, and learn new things about the city. Explore the city and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt.
Enjoy the tour in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
From São Paulo: shared shuttle to Paraty (from airport or Paulista Avenue)
Take the worries about anything when you arrive in the great São Paulo, don't stressed looking a public transport or high-value taxis at the last minute.
This shared transport service allows you to divide the costs making your trip an economic experience, interacting with other travelers from different cultures.
Transport is carried out in new and modern vehicles, vans or minibuses, which are controlled via satellite, monitored by the central in real time and fully reviewed on a weekly basis.
Choosing this service guarantees a safe and comfortable trip, supported by the largest company in the region, accompanied by experienced, qualified and trained drivers, and permanent trilingual 24/7 support
Walking Tour along Paulista Avenue – The most Famous Avenue in Brazil
Take a 3-hour private walking tour on Paulista ave. to unveil the hidden history of the most famous avenue in Brazil.
This fascinating place that is sure to impress you not only with its appearance, but also for its rich history that may seem common in the eyes of some, but in the company of an expert tour guide can be mind-blowing.
It's not just an avenue, it’s part of the Brazilian history for all it has been in the last 130 years. It is home to outstanding sites and happenings serving as ground for work, study, entertainment, demonstrations, leisure, theaters, shopping, important old palaces, marathon, gay parade, history, culture, gastronomy drawing millions of people along the year.
Get back into the past by the time when the area was a forest, and get you to understand the importance of the coffee for Brazilian socio-economic development and what Paulista had to do with it. Learn about the late Brazilian industrialization process that was closely related to Paulista.
Private São Paulo Tour with Ibirapuera Park, Paulista Av and Downtown Visit
If you want to see São Paulo’s top attractions and you’ve only got a few hours to spare, book a private city tour to cover a lot of ground as you explore by vehicle and on foot. A private guide will accompany you on a walk through São Paulo’s historical downtown and take you on a scenic drive through several city neighborhoods. Enjoy commentary on major landmarks like Catedral da Sé, the Italian Tower, and the Tea Bridge, and select a 3-hour or 5-hour tour when booking.
From São Paulo: shared shuttle to Paraty (from airport or Paulista Avenue)
Take the worries about anything when you arrive in the great São Paulo, don't stressed looking a public transport or high-value taxis at the last minute.
This shared transport service allows you to divide the costs making your trip an economic experience, interacting with other travelers from different cultures.
Transport is carried out in new and modern vehicles, vans or minibuses, which are controlled via satellite, monitored by the central in real time and fully reviewed on a weekly basis.
Choosing this service guarantees a safe and comfortable trip, supported by the largest company in the region, accompanied by experienced, qualified and trained drivers, and permanent trilingual 24/7 support
São Paulo Bike Tour: Avenida Paulista and Historic Downtown
Join us for a 3-hour bike tour through São Paulo’s iconic Paulista avenue and lively downtown. Starting at França Pinto Bike Lane, we ride toward Paulista, the city’s cultural hub, where historic landmarks meet modern skyscrapers. Highlights include Casa das Rosas, a restored mansion with gardens, MASP with its distinctive architecture, and the green oasis of Parque Trianon.
We continue along Paulista to Conjunto Nacional, a cultural landmark, then head downtown via Consolação Bike Lane, exploring historic buildings and lively spots like Praça Roosevelt, Parque Augusta, Republic Square, and Theatro Municipal. Crossing Vale do Anhangabaú, we reach the historic triangle, where São Paulo began as a Jesuit village.
For those wanting more, we can extend to Luz Station, its nearby park, and the Pinacoteca art museum. On the way back, we’ll visit Liberdade, São Paulo’s vibrant Japanese district, then head to Centro Cultural São Paulo, concluding at the stunning Cathedral.
Sao Paulo Self-Guided Audio Tour
Embark on an unforgettable journey through São Paulo with our immersive self-guided audio tour. From historic landmarks to cutting-edge street art, uncover the rich tapestry of South America's largest city. Delve into over 450 years of history, from its founding by Jesuit missionaries to its transformation into a global megacity.
Experience the unique blend of cultures that have shaped São Paulo's identity, from Portuguese colonizers to waves of immigrants from around the world. Discover local myths and legends, from the folklore of the Tupi-Guarani people to urban legends of modern São Paulo.
Marvel at the city's diverse architecture, from colonial-era churches to modernist marvels. With insider knowledge and fascinating facts at every turn, this audio guide brings São Paulo's past and present to life, offering a deep, multifaceted exploration of this dynamic metropolis.
Sao Paulo Landmarks By Subway – Paulista ave, Downtown, Luz Station – Private
Join a unique tour where you ride the subway getting off at the stations to explore São Paulo’s most significant sights and having an overview of it.
Admire beautiful public spaces, architectural and historical sights catching a glimpse of São Paulo’s landmarks from old to new, from modern to post-modern.
On Paulista, stroll along the avenue admiring the modern architecture of its skyscrapers.
Then, take the subway to Liberdade neighborhood and learn all about the largest Japanese community in the world outside of Japan. We'll see its markets, shops and typically oriental decorations, and then continue our underground journey to the historic center of São Paulo.
Visit the Cathedral and other emblematic places such as the Pátio do Colégio, the Viaduto do Chá and the Municipal Theatre, and return to the subway to go to the Luz station.
After getting to know the history of immigration in São Paulo, whose gateway was the train station, ride back to Paulista avenue to end the tour.
Sao Paulo Top Highlights Tour with Market visit (4h)
São Paulo is Brazil's exciting hub of business, art, and gastronomy! However, it is not easy to be explored if you're not from Brazil
If you wish to visit São Paulo's top attractions, but you only have a few hours to spare, this 4-hour City Tour is the perfect option to you.
This tour details the historical and cultural aspects of some of the most important sites in the city, in addition to showing the day to day life of the Paulistano (as the city's inhabitants call themselves), in the financial capital of the Brazil
São Paulo Uptown Bike Tour
Explore the famous Paulista Avenue, the locals favorite meeting point full of history, culture, gastronomy, commerce and business. Enjoy the cycling ride visiting neighborhoods like Liberdade, Bixiga, Pacaembu and Santa Cecília
Private Half-Day Tour of São Paulo Highlights
Start your experience with a pick-up from your São Paulo hotel. Hop inside your private, air-conditioned vehicle with your private guide and begin your tour.
This comprehensive overview enables you to see the major highlights of São Paulo accompanied by our knowledgeable and friendly guide. Ideal for first time travellers with short time to explore the city.
The city highlights tour takes you to the city’s greatest sights. São Paulo is a trully cosmopolitan metropolis and locals are recognized for their friendly and welcoming attitude. Experience the biggest green space in central São Paulo, pass trough the most charming avenue of the city, enjoy our local gastronomy, learn the culture and much more!
Important: The following itineraries act as a suggestion only, and can be tailored to suit your needs.
6-Hour Private Layover Tour in São Paulo from GRU & CGH Airports
Get to understand the amazing historic process of São Paulo that in 465 years of existence, marked by relative inexpressiveness for more than three centuries, has become the largest city in the Southern hemisphere and one of the largest cities in the World.
This tour is designed to cover the main historical sights in a chronological sequence from the early São Paulo times to the recent days, starting from its founding site.
Explore some of the most historical sights such as “Pátio do Colégio”, “Sé Cathedral, “Largo São Francisco Law School”, “Tea Viaduct”, “Luz Station”, “Republic Square”, “Higienópolis area”, Paulista avenue, to finish it up at a coffee shop on the Top Deck of one of the most spectacular viewpoints of a building on Paulista Avenue.
Learn about the monumental importance of different groups like the Portuguese, Native Indians, Afro-Brazilians, Italians, Japanese, Arabs, Jews, Germans, and others, in the formation of São Paulo as well as the legacy left by them.
Sao Paulo Private City Night Tour
Experience the exciting nightlife of São Paulo with an expert local guide who will reveal the best venues!
Sip a cocktail in the stylish Skye Bar or throw back a few beers with the locals at Bar Brahma, a classic nightclub.
Whether you’re taking in sweeping city views atop the Unique Hotel or listening to live music from a bar stool downtown, you’ll get a taste of the nightlife so characteristic of São Paulo. Your tour includes round-trip transport by private vehicle and a private guide who can help you with any language barriers as you order drinks and mingle with locals.
São Paulo Bustling Nightlife & Hottest Touristic Points – 5-hour Private Tour
Have a night out combining São Paulo bustling nightlife areas with some of the major touristic sights in the city that never sleeps.
Take advantage of the one-on-one experience of our private night tour to create your own tour while the guide offers practical tips about where to go and what to do.
Visit the bohemian area of Vila Madalena which is the most buzzing area in town. It's inarguably the most colorful area to drink, dance and mix with like-minded party-lovers.
Catch sights and culture visiting the quirky area of Augusta St. filled with bars and clubs.
Have a drink at the SKYE bar on the rooftop of Unique hotel while boast the city from its observation deck. Discover just how beautiful São Paulo is walking through the coolest touristic area, Paulista avenue.
Finish at MAC museum that has an open-air 360° viewpoint that visitors can see the infiniteness of São Paulo.
Meet new people in an energetic and mostly friendly atmosphere, have fun and make memories.
Private Sao Paulo Architecture Tour – The Most Diverse Styles, Shapes & Sizes
The city of Sao Paulo is a melting pot of colonial, modern, contemporary and art deco buildings; discover all of this and more on this architecture tour.
Delight the lines, curves and details of well-designed pieces art that may seem common in the eyes of some, but in the company of an expert guide can be mind-blowing.
Start at Higienopolis area, one of the best places to observe the contrast between old and new. Admire old colonial houses and modern architecture that coexist without altering the harmony of the landscape.
Walk through the center of Sao Paulo and see how the 19th-century European styles combine with more recent architecture.
We can't finish without mentioning Paulo Mendes da Rocha, an architecture master and winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize. Or Oscar Niemeyer, whose modern designs can be found all over São Paulo.
Continue along the Paulista and Faria Lima ave. to see their modern and iconic skyscrapers and Jardim America, the first planned area in town.
3H CITY TOUR (pick up / delivery within Sao Paulo city limits)
We provide history, art and architecure data. We are flexible and we give a local twist. Tours are adaptable to custom needs
5-hour Private Street Art Tour Of São Paulo – The Coolest Urban Art Scenes
Experience firsthand how art ignites change. We can take you to the coolest urban art scenes of São Paulo to boast the street art and graffitis on an exciting guided tour!
Discover the latest, greatest and oldest examples of graffitis and murals while learn who is behind the art, their lifestyle and motivations, and the techniques employed.
Get the opportunity to meet and receive hands-on instructions on graffiti techniques from a local artist.
Take a chance to visit street art hotspots and open-air museums in areas such as Paulista ave and historical downtown. And yet, to comprehend this city’s phenomenon, tour through the epicenter of urban art, the Vila Madalena neighborhood which is inarguably the most colorful area in São Paulo.
Combine this unique experience with a panoramic sightseeing while driving around the town with an expert guide who will be delighted to talk about the history and origins of this underground global phenomena, codes of conduct, tags, murals.
Private Sao Paulo Shore Excursion from Santos Port (8h)
If you are on a layover at the port of Santos, rather than spending hours waiting for the Cruise ship departure, you can book this tour to visit São Paulo’s top attractions. You’ll cover a lot of ground with this private city tour by vehicle and on foot!
Your informative local guide will accompany you on a walk through São Paulo’s historical downtown, and take you on a scenic drive through several city neighborhoods.
Enjoy guided commentary on 10 or more major landmarks including pickup and drop-off at Santos port.
São Paulo Layover Tour from GRU AIRPORT | 06 hours of private tour
Transiting through GRU Airport with 5 hours or more? Discover São Paulo!
Start your experience with a pick-up at GRU AIRPORT. Hop inside your private, air-conditioned vehicle with your guide and begin your tour.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The Layover tour takes you to the city’s greatest sights. São Paulo is a trully cosmopolitan metropolis and locals are recognized for their friendly and welcoming attitude. Experience the biggest green space in central São Paulo, pass trough the most charming avenue of the city, enjoy our local gastronomy and more! This tour can happen during the afternoon or night shift!
Important: The following itineraries act as a suggestion only, and can be tailored to suit your needs.
Distance from GRU Airport to São Paulo city: 27KM
It takes between 45min ~ 1h30 (one way)
Best Museums of São Paulo with Panoramic Sightseeing
With this tour of museums, get to know the city from a cultural and ethnographic point of view.
São Paulo is the capital of arts with dozens of museums and exhibits that cover all forms of art. It has a countless source of discoveries for Art lovers such as paintings, sculptures, architecture, drawings, printmaking, design, crafts, photography and others.
Take advantage of the one-on-one experience of a private tour while the guide sheds light on the city’s best art museums and galleries.
Visit the São Paulo Museum of Art which was the first modern art museum in Brazil and houses the largest collection of European art in South America.
Next, get cross Paulista ave admiring its modern skyscrapers heading to Ibirapuera Park. Once in Ibirapuera, visit three outstanding art museums that are Afro Brasil, Contemporary Art and Modern Art.
You can also customize the itinerary choosing from the most diverse museums presented below on the "what to expect section" and make your own list.