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São Paulo Food & Culture: The Best Itinerary

São Paulo is Brazil’s culinary and creative capital. Here is how to dive into its food and culture — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Mercado Municipal
  2. 2Liberdade
  3. 3Beco do Batman
  4. 4Vila Madalena

The market

The Mercado Municipal and its flavours.

The neighbourhoods

Japanese Liberdade and Italian Bixiga.

The art

Beco do Batman and Vila Madalena.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Sao Paulo — prices per person.

Sao Paulo Top Highlights Tour with Market visit (4h)
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo Top Highlights Tour with Market visit (4h)
5.0(13)·4 heures
à partir de$145/ personne
via Viator
Graffiti & Urban Art Biketour w/ taco stop
Mexico City
Graffiti & Urban Art Biketour w/ taco stop
5.0(25)·4 heures
à partir de$66/ personne
via Viator
3H CITY TOUR (prise en charge / livraison dans les limites de la ville de Sao Paulo)
Sao Paulo
3H CITY TOUR (prise en charge / livraison dans les limites de la ville de Sao Paulo)
5.0(66)·3 heures
à partir de$179/ personne
via Viator
Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City
Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City
5.0(2,070)·4 heures
à partir de$28/ personne
via Viator
5-hour Private Street Art Tour Of São Paulo – The Coolest Urban Art Scenes
Sao Paulo
5-hour Private Street Art Tour Of São Paulo – The Coolest Urban Art Scenes
5.0(19)·5 heures
à partir de$155/ personne
via Viator
Visite privée de 5 heures de São Paulo avec ses principaux sites touristiques – Transfert facultatif à l’aéroport
Sao Paulo
Visite privée de 5 heures de São Paulo avec ses principaux sites touristiques – Transfert facultatif à l’aéroport
5.0(681)·5 heures
à partir de$139/ personne
via Viator
Rio: Copacabana Food Tour with 7 Tastings and Local Flavors
Rio De Janeiro
Rio: Copacabana Food Tour with 7 Tastings and Local Flavors
5.0(77)·4 heures
à partir de$81/ personne
via Viator
Offbeat Street Art Tour of Chicago: Urban Graffiti, Art, and Murals
Chicago
Offbeat Street Art Tour of Chicago: Urban Graffiti, Art, and Murals
4.9(205)·2 heures
à partir de$40/ personne
via Viator

São Paulo food & culture — FAQ

What are the best food experiences in São Paulo?
A Mercado Municipal food tour and neighbourhood tastings in Liberdade and Bixiga are the top food experiences.
Why is São Paulo Brazil’s food capital?
São Paulo’s huge immigrant communities give it Brazil’s most diverse food scene, from Japanese to Italian to Middle Eastern.
What culture is there in São Paulo?
São Paulo offers world-class museums, street art, live music and a rich mix of cultures.

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