Full Day Private Beach Tour Santos – Culture, History & Beach (Pickup São Paulo)
Description
Get yourself out of a rut taking a guided tour in the beach town of Santos visiting its most significant sights to have an overview of it. Along the way, encounter beautiful beaches, historical attractions and a graceful downtown. Visit the Coffee Museum, one of the most emblematic places in Santos and learn about the coffee importance for the Brazilian socio-economic development. Afterward, take a ride on an exciting funicular tram to the top of a hill and savor one of the best views of Santos contemplating the port area, the historical downtown and nearby cities. Visit the Porchat island and admire the spectacular views of the shoreline of Santos. Here, you can decide if you want to enjoy free time having a tasty lunch in a local restaurant or relaxing on a sandy beach having appetizers and drinks beachfront. See below on the "what to expect section" other things to do in Santos to guide you on planing your 8-hour perfect excursion. The actual tour can be totally personalized.
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Itinerary
Have a breakfast at the stylish coffee shop of the coffee museum in Santos, and visit it to learn about the importance of the coffee for Brazilian socio-economic development. The coffee shop offers the opportunity to try out all the types and aromas of coffees grounded right before drinking. Built in the richest times of the city, the imposing Coffee Museum is an eclectic style building opened in 1922 to be the Santos Stock Exchange. It has a luxury finish with imported materials such as marble Carrara and Bohemian crystal chandeliers.
Ride on a trem upwards Monte Serrat which is a peak that has a superb panoramic viewpoint from the former old casino on the top of it. The access to the hill is made by a funicular system (called the cable car of Monte Serrat) that connects the top hill to the center of the city and departs every half hour. From its viewpoint, it is possible to have a complete view of the port, the urban part of Santos and surroundings, Bertioga Canal, Estuary and Barnabé and Santo Amaro Islands. At the top of peak lays a 17-century Chapel of Our Lady of Monte Serrat, patron saint of the city and one of the historical attractions of it, dating from 1603.
Admire the marvelous view of the shoreline of Santos and the city of "Saint Vincent" (First permanent Portuguese settlement in Brazil) from Niemeyer’s monument on the top of Porchat Island hill. You'll be able to see the whole shore, ships on the horizon, waves being formed, people like ants and paragliders flying around! The belvedere was projected by the famous Oscar Niemeyer Architect, and inaugurated in 2002 due to 500th year of Brazil's "Discovery". It purely makes this place even more special! In addition, you can enjoy a good lunch at a nice restaurant beside the Niemeyer’s monument. It is an obligatory stop while you are in Santos.
Spend some time at the well-maintained beach with the world's largest beachfront garden according to Guinness Book of Records. The beach has a variety of trees, plants and flowers spread between the street and the edge of the sidewalk by the sand. Several exercises stations and cycle tracks if you are in a mood to exercise, or benches to sit down and relaxing sipping on a cold coconut water directly from the fruit, long white sandy beaches for recreation and sunbathing, a variety of options to eat from, and very colorful vendors all over its extension.
The Pelé museum presents the history of the word's most famous and genius football player, Pelé. Pelé played for Santos, which is why there is a museum dedicated to him in this city. The 5-story building museum has a very comprehensive collection of prizes and highlights about the 2 football World cups won by Pelé, photos and video footage, interesting facts about special matches, timeline of his life, and much more. The museum is English speaking friendly and doesn’t cost much to go in. A good way to spend a couple of hours in Santos.
It’s is an ecological park aimed to preserve different species of plants and to cultivate the seedlings that supply the gardens of the beach and streets of the city. It has a fountain and a wooden deck over a lake, and yet, a living collection of more than 300 vegetal species, divided into 20 collections. It emphasizes species of the Atlantic and Amazon forests, besides a grove of the so-call Brazil-wood tree that gave the name for our country.
A cathedral is Gothic mixed style architecture, its construction began in 1909, but it was not until 1951 that it was fully completed. It has frescoes by Benedito Calixto and images of the Sacred Heart in the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament. It’s something to not be missed!
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Pickup Locations & Times
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 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 of the state of São Paulo. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AIRPORTS 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." - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(50)
We had a wonderful day with Danilo on a private tour from São Paulo to Santos! I would highly recommend this to anyone interested in touring the area. He was very informative, very kind, and funny! We learned quite a bit, and his English was perfection!
Thank you so much for your feedback! 🌟 We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the tour with Danilo! 😄 He's truly an amazing guide, and we know he made your experience even more special. We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon on other tours! 👏💙
We booked a last-minute tour and transfer for a group of six from the São Paulo cruise terminal, and the experience exceeded our expectations. From the start, communication with Osvaldo via WhatsApp was prompt and efficient. He quickly responded to my inquiry with a well-thought-out itinerary that took our flight times into careful consideration. Osvaldo arranged an English-speaking tour guide and a spacious van, and he provided detailed information including names, contact details, the license plate, and clear step-by-step instructions for the meeting point at the busy terminal. This made everything seamless and stress-free. Our driver, Bruno, and greeting agent, Bianca, were wonderful—professional, friendly, and organized. Our tour guide, Ronaldo, was truly exceptional. He was with us from pickup through the tour and all the way to the airport drop-off. Ronaldo was knowledgeable, professional, kind, patient, and had a great sense of humor. Despite our limited time, he ensured we saw several key highlights of São Paulo and kept everything running smoothly. This was the perfect and most efficient way to make the most of a long layover while managing a transfer. I would absolutely recommend this tour company to anyone looking for a well-organized and enjoyable experience.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We’re thrilled to hear that the tour and transfer exceeded your expectations. It’s great to know that Osvaldo, Ronaldo, Bruno, and Bianca helped make your experience seamless and enjoyable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you again on your next visit! 🌟
This was a fun day and tailo d to what we wanted to see and do. Carlos was a great tour guide, and Alex a great driver.
It sounds like Carlos and Alex were great on this beach tour! Tailoring the experience to the guests’ wishes is always a plus. I'm glad to hear you had a fun day with them! 😄
My private tour was absolutely first-rate and genuinely exceeded all my expectations. The itinerary was spot on, including essential visits to Santos, São Vicente, and the splendid Coffee Museum. A particularly valuable addition was the inclusion of the Pelé Museum. Thanks to Danilo’s profound historical knowledge, this visit provided a truly fascinating and engaging glimpse into the region’s footballing heritage. I must take a moment to single out the work of my guide, Danilo. Not only did he conduct the tour in an extraordinarily interesting and engaging manner, but his mastery of history and local culture made every single location spring to life. Furthermore, he is a great photographer who helped me capture some splendid memories of the day. I highly recommend this tour, and, in particular, the services of Danilo. It was a day brimming with knowledge and fantastic experiences - a proper treat, indeed.
I wanted to share my amazing experience with the recent tour in São Paulo. Honestly, it was the highlight of my entire trip to Brazil. The itinerary was excellent, including visits to Santos, San Vicente, the Coffee Museum, and especially the Orchidarium, where we saw the macaw from the movie Rio. In addition to the originally planned stops, Danilo added some very interesting ones, like the Orchidarium, which I mentioned earlier. I want to highlight the work of the guide, Danilo Valisserra. He was not only an exceptional tour guide but also a great photographer. I highly recommend this tour and, in particular, Danilo Valisserra's service.
Truly fantastic private tour with David, would definitely recommend. David was insightful and funny and listened to our interests to ensure we thoroughly enjoyed our full day together! Highlight was definitely behind the scenes tour of Santos Football Club which David went out of his way to add in for us.
I did the beach tour with Danilo and it was one of the best decisions of the trip. From the beginning he showed an excellent attitude, very friendly, attentive and with a great knowledge of the places we visited. he explained every detail enthusiastically and always worried about being comfortable. In addition to the beaches and scenery, I also had the opportunity to enjoy a very knowledgeable guide on the cars driving in Brazil, something that made the tour even more interesting and fun. Thank you, Danilo, for the good vibe, the organization and for making this ride an unforgettable experience!
I took a private tour and enjoyed every minute of it. Learned so much about history and life in Brazil. The best way to see things, definitely, as you can tailor the day according to your interests 😊
Thank you so much for your kind words! ☀️ We’re so glad to hear you had a great day exploring Santos and Guarujá with us. Personalized tours really do make a difference, and it’s fantastic that you were able to learn more about Brazilian history and culture in a way that suited your interests. Hope to welcome you again for another custom adventure with Gregtur! Warm wishes, Team Gregtur
Our guide Nelio was great and created a wonderful and easy experience for my dad and I to see Santos. He shared some interesting history of the area on the drive out there and as we drove around Santos. The coffee and Pele museums were fun to explore, and the restaurant he took us to overlooking the bay from high up on a hill had an amazing view to go with some really good seafood. This was a great way to get out of SP and enjoy a different part of Brazil.
Thank you for the wonderful review! 😊 We're so glad to hear that Nelio made your experience in Santos so enjoyable and easy to navigate. It sounds like you had a fantastic time exploring the coffee and Pele museums, and the seafood with a view was the perfect touch! 🌟 We're happy you had the chance to explore another part of Brazil and look forward to welcoming you again soon!
Arthur - in finnish Artturi- was fantastic. I enjoyed his Brasilian style of explaining and answering to our questions. The trip included beach, brewery, coffee and Pele museum and, when in car, stories and explanations. There were ten persons and the stops had been planned in advance and were performed even we were late. Recommention!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Arthur (or Artturi in Finnish!). His passion and unique Brazilian style of storytelling truly make every experience special. 🌟 From the beaches to the brewery, coffee, and Pelé Museum, we’re glad you had a memorable time. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for more adventures soon! 🌴☕⚽
