5-hour Private Tour Of São Paulo With Its Main Sights – Optional Airport Pickup
Description
Come with us to discover all the major highlights of Sao Paulo on a 5-hour private city tour. Learn how São Paulo started as a small village and become the largest city in the Southern hemisphere. Following pick-up at your place, come aboard your comfortable vehicle. Make a stop at the popular Ibirapuera Park, admire the huge green space and take that famous photo at the iconic monument symbol of São Paulo. Climb up to the terrace of the MAC Museum and enjoy a unique panoramic view of the city. Then we drive along the iconic May 23 ave. towards the Japanese neighborhood. Afterward, stop at the Sé Cathedral and continue on getting across the downtown passing by several historical buildings with a break at the Municipal Market. We then pass by the multicultural Paulista Ave, the Jardins neighborhood, Oscar Freire St with a stop at the Batman’s alley full of colorful graffitis. This tour is designed to be flexible featuring a broad range of possible sights to see based on your wishes
Tour Options
Itinerary
Visit the Ibirapuera Park that was elected by the “The Guardian magazine” the best Park in the world. The Park is must-see for those who want to be enchanted by the beauty of its lake and water fountain. The park also has 3 outstanding art museums MAC, MAM and Afro-Brazil museum with their great art that played a big role on the deserved winning election of the park.
Anyone visiting the Ibirapuera Park cannot miss this monument in honor of the early settlers, which is one of the most famous postal cards in São Paulo.
Don't miss out on an incredible 360º view covering a large part of the city of São Paulo from MAC, which faces Ibirapuera Park.
World’s largest vertical garden along its walls.
The Liberdade neighborhood is the Japanese area. It's where every weekend takes place the Art, Craft and Culture Fair. Neighborhood lighting poles catch tourists attention and characterize the region for its beautiful Japanese style lamps.
Visit the Sé Cathedral which was inspired by medieval European churches. The imposing construction marks the center of São Paulo (the ground zero of the city is at Sé Square), a very busy area.
Historic São Paulo founding site and museum of the city. With the intention to teach and catechize the natives, the Jesuits built the first school and began what 4 centuries later would become the largest city in the Southern hemisphere.
The San Benedictine Monastery is one of those sacred tips that also applies to people who are not religious. The building hosted Pope Benedict XVI during his visit to Brazil. Believers are attracted by the masses with Gregorian chants, and shop with breads, cakes, cookies and jams made by the monks themselves and whose recipes are secular.
Inaugurated in 1939 to host one of the largest industrial conglomerates in Brazilian history, the Matarazzo Industries". Designed by the favorite architect of the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, the Italian Marcello Piacentini. Nowadays, this is the headquarters of the city administration.
Considered a postcard of São Paulo, the Municipal Theater is one of the most important historical places in town due to several important cultural events that took place in its facilities like the Week of Modern Art of 1922.
São Paulo Municipal Market is one of the main attractions of the city and a mandatory stop for everyone visit São Paulo. Do not miss out on the myriad of fruits, nuts, wines, cheeses, beers, food etc.. A summary of Brasil can be found in it.
With so much variety of products, it is possible to get lost on the famous "25 de Março St.". It receives about 400 thousand people daily who go in search of the good prices of the 5,000 registered stores from tchotchkes and sewing supplies.
Walk 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.
Visit the heart of the street art in São Paulo, Batman’s alley is an area where virtually no surface is left untouched. This lengthy stretch of high-walled residences in Vila Madalena, showcases some of the most impressive spray paint murals around. The constantly changing nature of the art form means there's sure to be something striking and new with each visit.
Highlights
What's included
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 or coastal area 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 or coastal area 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.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(687)
We had a very pleasant tour with our great guide Gustavo. Spoke really great English and new not only a lot about São Paulo, but also about the history and different regions & dynamics of Brazil. Visiting the historical highlights of the city and the market for a good lunch. Pick up and drop off were as planned and went very smooth. Absolutely a recommendation for foreigners wanting to explore the city with a great guide
My family’s experience with Danilo was incredible. He tailored the whole trip to what they wanted and he was so knowledgeable. He was amazing with my son who is neurodiverse and made sure everyone had fun and felt safe the whole time!! We love São Paulo and Danilo!!!
Company extremely organized and helpful, respond quickly and are punctual, the air-conditioned van helped a lot because it was very hot, had cold water at the disposal and Guia Débora a beautiful Negra with a lot of knowledge, added to each tourist place unknown facts, smiling and helpful and speaks English and Spanish, we had a mixed tour and it was very quiet, we entered as unknown and we are also attentive to the needs of special people, I am autistic and satisfied with the experience, the driver Sérgio, felt extremely comfortable and welcomed, I could eat, and I am especially grateful to Guia Débora that made the place of São Paulo a more real sign and I was just impressed by the credibility,
Our guide, Ilan, was simply amazing. He picked us in a few minutes early before our scheduled departure from our hotel. He asked us what we would want to see and visit. He then drafted an amazing tour of the city, including the stadium, the artistic center, a grocery store for exotic fruit, a chocolate place, they’re very significant monuments, including churches, cultures, museum, and the highlight of the trip, which was the highest point of the city where wesaw sunset. I couldn’t recommend him more. He is simply outstanding and exceptional and professional.
The guide Carlos Martinez. Spectacular 10/10 . It was 5 hours of history and joy with him. He passed on invaluable experiences to us for getting around Sao Paulo, in addition to the tour. Highly recommended.
It was a great pleasure to visit São Paulo with Danilo. His knowledge of the city was outstanding, and he shared so many interesting facts and local insights that made the tour both enjoyable and informative. He was friendly, professional, and made sure we had a fantastic experience from start to finish. I highly recommend Danilo to anyone looking to discover the real São Paulo with a knowledgeable and passionate guide!
Thank you for such a wonderful review! 💙 Reading comments like yours truly makes our day. We’re delighted to hear that Danilo’s knowledge, local insights, and passion for São Paulo helped make your visit both enjoyable and meaningful. 😊 One of our greatest goals is to help visitors experience the real São Paulo beyond the typical tourist attractions, and we’re so happy that Danilo was able to share the city’s stories and hidden details with you. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him—he’ll be thrilled to know he helped create such a memorable experience. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Brazil someday! 🇧🇷✨
Fantastic guide and fun guide
Thank you for your kind review! 😊 We’re so glad you enjoyed your time exploring São Paulo and that your guide made the experience both fun and memorable. Creating enjoyable and engaging tours is exactly what we strive for every day. 💙 We truly appreciate you choosing Gregtur and hope to have the pleasure of showing you even more of Brazil in the future. Safe travels! 🇧🇷✨
Before our tour, São Paulo felt like a big and somewhat intimidating city. After spending five hours with our outstanding guide Danilo, we left with a completely different impression. He transformed the city into a place full of history, character, charming neighborhoods, and welcoming people—and made us want to come back and explore even more. With more than 20 years of guiding experience, he also knew all the hidden gems and local connections that gave the tour a much more personal feel than a typical sightseeing excursion. Throughout the day we felt genuinely well looked after. The vehicle was comfortable, the pace was perfect, and conversation flowed easily. Danilo was personable, professional, and clearly passionate about sharing his city. If you're visiting São Paulo, I can't recommend this tour highly enough. You'll come away with a much deeper appreciation for São Paulo and memories that will last long after your visit. Five stars without hesitation!
We can’t thank you enough for such an incredible review! 💙 Knowing that your perspective of São Paulo completely changed after spending the day with Danilo is the greatest compliment we could receive. His passion for the city, deep local knowledge, and ability to create meaningful connections are exactly what we hope every guest experiences. 🌆 It’s also wonderful to hear that you felt well looked after throughout the tour and enjoyed the comfortable pace, the hidden gems, and the personal touch that made the day so memorable. We’ll make sure Danilo reads your kind words—they’ll mean a great deal to him. Thank you for your trust and for recommending us so highly. We look forward to welcoming you back whenever you’re ready to discover even more of Brazil! 🇧🇷✨
Loved this private tour. Mauro was full of historical knowledge and gave great recommendations. Love that he took us to places he likes so we could enjoy some of the local culture.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! 😊 We’re so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your private tour and that Mauro’s historical knowledge and personal recommendations made your visit to São Paulo even more special. Showing our guests the city’s authentic side through local favorites is something we truly enjoy. 🌆 We’ll be sure to pass your lovely comments on to Mauro. Thank you for choosing Gregtur, and we hope to welcome you back for another unique experience in Brazil! 🇧🇷✨
Our driver and guide Carlos was amazing. He was friendly , funny and really knowledgeable about the city. He tailored the tour to our needs and ensured we had plenty of time to take in everything. He explained everything in depth. I would highly recommend this tour
Thank you for your wonderful review! 🌟 We’re so pleased to hear that Carlos made your time in São Paulo such a memorable experience. A private tour is all about creating a day that matches each guest’s interests, so it’s great to know you appreciated the flexibility, the relaxed pace, and his in-depth knowledge of the city. 😊 We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Carlos—he’ll be thrilled to know his passion and sense of humor made such a positive impression. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable journey through Brazil! 🇧🇷✨
