Sao Paulo Landmarks By Subway – Paulista ave, Downtown, Luz Station – Private
Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Kick off the tour walking 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.
The second stop is at the Liberdade subway station (Japanese area), where every Sunday takes place the Art, Craft and Culture Fair. In Liberdade, tourists can try typical Japanese as well as other eastern countries treats, talk with exhibitors and vendors and learn a little about their cultures. South Korean Melona ice cream is a must-try dessert. The neighborhood commerce is quite quirky, makeup shops, gifts, decorations and food markets. Entering a local market is such a program with different foods, mints and chips that tourists will love to taste. Neighborhood lighting poles catch tourists attention and characterize the region for its beautiful Japanese style lamps.
From Liberdade, walk through some of the most historically city sights such as “Sé Cathedral, “Pátio do Colégio”, “Tea Viaduct”, “Matarazzo building”, the Municipal Theater, to finish it up at Republic Square seeing some striking architectural symbols of São Paulo. Then go to the subway station to catch the train to Luz Station.
Over the past century, the station has become a gateway for millions of immigrants, from where they came by train after they arrived in Brazil at the port of Santos. The mass wave of immigrants upgraded the then small town of São Paulo to an important metropolis along the 20th century.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
I booked a tour to the city of São Paulo by metro accompanied by a private guide, this Service provided by the travel agency Viatur, and the guide went to Deborah. I rated this post with 5, for availability, and kindness of the guide, added to professionalism and culture
We met with Doris at the Museum of Art on Avenida Paulista and ahe introduced herawld warmly. She gave us a comprehensive introduction into the area and greater Sao Paulo which was very interesting as we had never really known that Sao Paulo was the birth place of Brazil. Doris took us to the Japanese area which was both interesting and so unexpected to find this in Sao Paulo let alone Brazil. We proceeded to the amazing Cathedral which we went inside and sat in for a while to rest but also admire the architecture. Doris was kind enough to take us to a cafe where we could buy some local coffee. She farewelled us and waited for our uber to arrive which was very caring and I can not recommend Doris enough. Doris also went out of her way to check in with us in the evening to check on my mum who struggled littlw with her bad knee which was very caring. Overall the tour company Gregtur Tourism was amazing and great to have booked with and even though it was booked via viator the communication from the company is fantastic.
Great experience, DÉBORA is a love, you move in the city with allergy, and security. Do your best to change the means of transport, like a more local Very knowledgeable and proud of her roots, she keeps a pleasant talk It doesn't take you on a simple tour, it takes you and makes you part of its culture
Muchísimas gracias por tu hermoso comentario Jorge! 🇧🇷❤️ Déborah realmente es apasionada por lo que hace y nos alegra saber que te hizo sentir como una local, segura y conectada con la cultura de São Paulo. Nos encanta que valores la forma en que comparte sus raíces con tanto orgullo y cercanía. Gracias por confiar en nosotros para esta experiencia tan especial. Esperamos verte nuevamente para seguir descubriendo Brasil contigo! ✨🌎
I enjoyed this tour with my family and we gladly recommend it! The tour with Ilan was very educational, we managed to learn historical facts that we would not have been able to learn on our own. In addition, Ilan is very nice and good at explaining. Yes, anyone is interested in taking a tour where you can learn about the history of the city and various curious facts that you would not get anywhere else, we recommend it!! Thank you so much.
Muchísimas gracias por tu comentario positivo! 🌟 Nos llena de alegría saber que tu y tu familia disfrutaron del tour con Ilan y que encontraron valor en su conocimiento y simpatía. Esperamos que nos elijan nuevamente para más descubrimientos en el futuro! 🏛️📚😊
