Walking Tour along Paulista Avenue – The most Famous Avenue in Brazil
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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.
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It features rotating art exhibits, as well as talks and classes about varied aspects of Japanese culture)
It is the first European-style private hospital founded by religious women
It’s a classic French style mansion dedicated to several cultural manifestations, focusing on literature and poetry. It is one of the buildings reminiscent of the initial occupation of Paulista
Sesc Paulista is a cultural and leisure center. Atop of Sesc building there is an observation deck that allows visitors to see a long distance through São Paulo skyline. There is also a café where you can have a snack enjoying the view
Admire the massively-scaled panels on buildings made by the remarkable street artist Eduardo Kobra. Master pieces that ??bring life to famous people like the formula 1 driver Aryton Sena and the renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer
It’s a cultural institute dedicated to contribute to the valorization of the heterogeneous Brazilian culture and society
More than a century-old school designed by the famous architect Ramos de Azevedo. It’s the largest polling station in Brazil
It’s a scientific researcher century-old entity that played a huge whole in Brazil in the eradication of animal rabies in the early 20th century
Industrial Federation Headquarters of the State of São Paulo. It is still today a postcard of the city and an emblematic landmark of it
São Paulo Art Museum is one of the most important Brazilian cultural institutions and one of the most attended museums
A historic park remnant of the original Atlantic Forest with centenary trees and relevant art works
An abandoned place, rediscovered to become the most unexpected multicultural space in the city
Head office of “Fundação Carper Libero” (Gazeta TV network) which is a centenary traditional media conglomerate
Out of all the elegant residences on this avenue, only a few bravely have resisted time and financial speculation such as this abandoned Palace
Street known for the effervescent nightlife filled with dance clubs, brothels, striptease clubs and LGBT section full of bars
It became an architectural paradigm for similar building projects in São Paulo during the 1950s
It aims to promote and develop cultural programs in the areas of photography, literature, iconography, plastic arts, music and cinema
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(8)
This was a wonderful tour upon arrival in San Paulo! Paulista Avenue is full of cultural centers, shopping, museums, and art galleries…you just have to know where to look…hence this tour with Dóris who was terrific! It really laid the groundwork of what this city is all about currently and how it started, but geographically too. I kept visiting or passing through Paulista Avenue all week to join other tours.
Thank you for such a lovely review! 💙 We’re delighted that your tour along Paulista Avenue was such a great introduction to São Paulo. It’s wonderful to hear that the experience helped you better understand the city’s history, culture, and neighborhoods—and even inspired you to return to Paulista Avenue throughout the rest of your trip. 😊 We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Dóris. She’ll be so happy to know her guidance made such a positive impact on your visit. We hope to welcome you back to São Paulo for even more discoveries on your next trip to Brazil! 🇧🇷✨
This was a wonderful tour upon arrival in San Paulo! Pallista Avenue is full of cultural centers, shopping, museums, and art galleries…you just have to know where to look…hence this tour with Dóris who was terrific! It really laid the groundwork of what this city is all about currently and how it started, but geographically too. I kept visiting or passing through Pallista Avenue all week to join other tours.
We’re so happy you chose to start your São Paulo adventure with us! 😊 Paulista Avenue really is one of the city’s most vibrant places, and we’re delighted that the tour helped you discover its museums, cultural centers, art, and history. It’s especially rewarding to know the experience gave you a deeper understanding of the city and inspired you to keep exploring throughout your stay. 🌆 We’ll be sure to pass your lovely comments on to Dóris—she’ll be thrilled to hear she helped make your first days in São Paulo so memorable. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to see you again on your next visit to Brazil! 🇧🇷✨
Great walking and learning about the Paulista Avenue. Doris communicated prior to our initial meeting point and all went smooth. I liked seeing the 4 old houses that are still standing. This was a great way to spend a few hours before a night flight or early morning.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! 🙏😊 We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed walking along Paulista Avenue with Doris and learning about its history! 🌟 It’s great that the tour was a perfect way to spend your time before a flight. We hope to welcome you again on another tour soon! 🌍✨
This walking tour was fantastic! Marcio was our guide and gave us a ton of information about the history of Brazil and Paulista Avenue. We visited several important sites on our tour and learned a whole lot. I highly recommend this tour and also highly recommend doing it on a Sunday since the avenue is closed to vehicular traffic on Sundays which made the walk very exciting and vibrant. Thank you so much!
Thank you for your wonderful review! 😊 We're so happy to hear that Marcio made your walking tour along Paulista Avenue informative and enjoyable. Sundays truly bring a vibrant energy to the avenue, and we're glad you had the chance to experience it. We hope to welcome you again for more memorable experiences in São Paulo!
Loved my walking tour along Paulista Avenue! Deborah my guide was incredibly knowledgeable, kind and passionate about the history, architecture, art and culture of Sau Paulos iconic avenue. I highly recommend the tour!
Excellent tour, I recommend it, as does my guide Cassio, I hope to return soon with friends and family, thank you for everything ❤️
Muchas gracias por tus palabras! Estamos encantados de saber que disfrutaste del tour con Cassio como tu guía. 😊❤️ Esperamos verte pronto de nuevo, acompañado de tus amigos y familiares. Gracias a ti por elegirnos y hasta la próxima aventura! 🌟👨👩👧👦
Marcio was super adaptive to our requirements, we visited Sesc Paulista, Japan House, the House of Roses, art exhibition, we walked along Paulista Avenue, among others, we learned cultural, architectural, soccer, interesting information, and we felt more insurance accompanied by a tour guide, who also helped us by taking photos of the group that he very kindly sent us later. Thank you Marcio for your attention and service
🎉🌟 Muchas gracias por compartir tu experiencia con nosotros! 🌟🎉 Nos alegra saber que tuviste una experiencia tan positiva con Marcio como tu guía turístico. 🏙️🇧🇷 Es genial escuchar que fue adaptativo a sus requerimientos y les llevó a lugares interesantes. 🏠🖼️🚶♂️ Transmitiremos tus amables palabras de agradecimiento a Marcio. 🙏 Esperamos verte de nuevo pronto para más aventuras en São Paulo! 🌟🚀
