Private Half-Day Tour of São Paulo Highlights
Description
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.
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The headquarters of many financial and cultural institutions are located on Paulista Avenue. As a symbol of the center of economic and political power of São Paulo it has been the focal point of numerous political protests beginning in 1929 and continuing into the 21st century
One of the most important museums of modern and contemporary art in Latin America, the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Universidade de São Paulo (MAC-USP) was created in 1963 - walking distance to Ibirapuera Park.
This little alleyway holds a staggering amount of ever-changing pieces of graffiti, for a start; but it’s also a visual representation of what graffiti itself stands for.
The stadium is owned by the Municipal Prefecture of São Paulo and hosts the Footblall museum.
In 1913, was the construction of the Cathedral as it is today, made by the German Maximilian Emil Hehl, a professor of architecture at the Polytechnic School. The temple was inaugurated on January 25, 1954, in commemoration of the 4th centenary of the city of São Paulo, still without the two main towers
When it comes to luxury is inevitable quote Oscar Freire Street, located in the charming neighborhood of Jardins, and voted the eighth most luxurious street in the world, since it is home to the most famous national and international brands.
The Mercadão – also known as the Mercado Municipal – is a sprawling food market, and is one of the top tourist spots in Sao Paulo. Opened in the 1930s, it's well-known for its ornate architecture and gorgeous stained-glass windows.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Your private guide will pick you up from your hotel in São Paulo city to begin the tour. Please be ready by the Concierge Desk at the start time.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(18)
I had limited time as I was traveling for work. This was a great way to see the city! Excellent experience, guide and driver were both amazingly helpful and knowledgeable.
Dear Virpi, Thank you so much for your kind words! It truly means a lot to hear that, especially knowing you had limited time during a work trip. I’m very happy that we could make your stay in São Paulo both efficient and enjoyable. I’ll be sure to share your compliments with the guide and the driver — they will be delighted to know their effort and dedication made a difference in your experience. Whenever you return to São Paulo, it will be a pleasure to assist you again. Wishing you safe travels and all the best! Aurelio
We felt very fortunate to have Roberta Mendonca show us many of the highlights of Sao Paulo during our private (four adults) tour on our first day in Brazil. Possibly unlike many newcomers, we had a list of places that we wanted to see that extended beyond the usual sights. Roberta very graciously explained that we wouldn't be able to get to everything in one day -- in part because of the heavy traffic in the city. So she put together a plan to cover some of the sights on day 1 and the remainder of them on day 2. Unfortunately, she was already booked for the next day, but she made arrangements for her colleague, Fabio Soares, to help us. Both Roberta and Fabio were great. Very knowledgeable, perfect English, and fun to be with. We highly recommend them both.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! I’m truly glad you enjoyed your time exploring São Paulo with Roberta and Fabio. I’ve already shared your kind words with Roberta, and she was very touched by your message. It was a pleasure to support your visit, and we hope to welcome you again in the future! Warm regards, Aurelio
Marcio was very experienced in driving around Sao Paulo to avoid heavy traffic. I was glad to be able to see the Se Cathedral, the Pateo du Collegio, St. Bento Church, Beco do Batman, and ave Paulista and the Jardins neighborhood, all in four hours. I was able to pickup some souvenirs as well.
We had a fantastic tour with Roberta! It was super fun and very informative. We highly recommend this!
It was an intense and beautiful experience in São Paulo, we had very limited time to get to know as much as possible and Roberta and her team took us around the most emblematic places like the MASP, and we could even make a visit to nocturna to Paraisopolis which was very interesting the opportunity to be able to imbibe throughout the city in a short time, super!
Aurelio was kind and accommodating. He loves Sao Paulo and loves sharing it. I appreciate how he modified the tour to fit my layover schedule.
Thank you so much for your lovely message! It was a true pleasure sharing a bit of São Paulo with you, even in the short time of your layover. I'm really glad we could make it work and that you enjoyed the experience! I hope you’ll return someday with more time to explore—there’s still so much to discover. You’ll always be very welcome here! Warmest wishes, Aurelio
Like any tour, you expect to get a hard stack of local facts & general tourist stuff, and it’s always pleasant to have a really great mix of that AND true, local gems - and avoid monotony. Roberta did a fantastic job at this.
Roberta was delightful. She loves her city and makes you feel at home. Would recommend this tour. You will enjoy
This has been an amazing tour, and both me and my friends are so happy we chose to do it. The tours are being modeled according to personal preferences, and by the end of the tour you will be richer in the city's history, art and cuisine. Definitely recommend
Thank you so much for your kind review! I’m truly happy to hear that you and your friends enjoyed the tour and felt the experience was tailored to your interests. That’s exactly what we aim for—making each tour unique, meaningful, and memorable. It was a pleasure having you here, and I hope São Paulo left a special impression on all of you. You're always welcome back for more discoveries! Warm regards, Aurelio
Aurelio is indeed a professional tour guide. He was on time. The car we used was sparkling clean! It smells good as well. Sanitizers are readily available and you have a bottled water as well during your trip. He is honest and will help you haggle to the market vendors especially when buying fruits in Mercado Municipal. He is knowledgeable with the city's history. He will guide you as well on how to eat the Feijoada. By the way, we also did a food tour with him trying and going to local restaurants. He will offer help and guidance as well even your tour has already ended. Just message him on his Instagram and he is ever willing to answer you. He is also courteous as he helps open the door for you. :) For those who likes taking photos, he is an excellent photographer as well.
Wow! Thank you so much for this incredible review! I’m truly touched by your kind words and so happy to know that you enjoyed every part of the experience—from the clean car and food tastings to the history and little details like opening the door or helping at the market! 😊 It was a real pleasure spending the day with you, sharing São Paulo’s flavors, stories, and culture. And yes—if you ever need help or travel tips, you can always count on me, even after the tour ends! I really hope to welcome you again one day for even more photos, laughs, and discoveries! With sincere gratitude, Aurelio
