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Viator · Private tour

Amazing São Paulo overview in 4 or 5 hours with a private guide

4.9(367)Sao Paulo1 hour
VIATOR4.9(104)TRIPADVISOR5.0(263)

Description

Freedom, comfort and personalization are paramount factors to us! Our professional guides will provide you and any possible companions with the most fulfilling and enlightening experience possible, suitable to your unique tastes. We rely on the personality and particular interests of our passengers when choosing routes, attractions, recommendations and explanations, which has yielded the best results in nearly 20 years of practice!

Tour Options

5-hour tour
  • 5-hour São Paulo tour offering a generalistic experience of the most popular touristic points of the mestropolis with ample time for any extra activities or stops, such as a stop for a full meal. Duration: 5 hours Fully private vehicle Pickup included
4-hour tour
  • Duration: 4 hours Customizable route Fully private vehicle Pickup included

Itinerary

15 min

The São Paulo financial center, brimming with activity and typical metropolitan sights.

15 min

The "São Paulo Central Park", designed by Oscar Niemeyer, offers stunning ecological sights in an amazing artistic approach.

10 min

In memory of the colonizers. A huge, historical statue located right next to the Ibirapuera Park.

10 min

The Japanese neighborhood, presenting a wide variety of cultural, artistic and gastronomical Japanese elements.

10 min

Founded in 1964, one of the biggest churches in Brazil, a typical example of gothic architeture.

Pass by

The foundation site of São Paulo, in 1554.

Pass by

The Grand Opera House of São Paulo, founded in 1911.

30 min

Located in a historical building, it contains one of the best assortments of stores that sell all types of typical brazilian food, spices and gastronomical items in general.

Pass by

The luxurious Jardins district of São Paulo, one of the few that represents the modern high-society of São Paulo

15 min

The Nossa Senhora do Brazil Church is considered by many the most beautiful church in São Paulo, containing many murals made by great Italian artists.

Pass by

The most typical bohemiam neighborhood in the metropolis. It is at Via Madalena that night life shines at its brightests. A good number of the best restaurants, bars and clubs in the city can be found there.

20 min

The Batman Alley contains one of the largest urban art murals in the world, always changing and reinventing itself with the contributions of great urban artists such as Kobra and The Twins.

20 min

Here you will see what is considered one of the absolute best views of the big, beautiful metropolis that is São Paulo.

Highlights

Tour escorting and hosting
Professional Driver/guide (The driver is also the tour guide for car tours, but not for minivan tours)
Fuel surcharge
Bottled water in the tour vehicle
Entirely private tour conducted in a private, air-conditioned, high-standard vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

What's included

Included
Tour escorting and hosting
Professional Driver/guide (The driver is also the tour guide for car tours, but not for minivan tours)
Fuel surcharge
Bottled water in the tour vehicle
Entirely private tour conducted in a private, air-conditioned, high-standard vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Not included
All types of tickets and entrance fees for locations where they are required
Several types of meals depending on the location visited
Extra parking fees for requested locations outside of those recommended by the guide

Pickup Locations & Times

We pick up on any hotels in the city of São Paulo. The whole metropolitan area is not included, and pick up outside of São Paulo incurs a transferring tax. The Guarulhos airport is NOT included in our pick up area.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and children up to 11 years do not pay but must be accompanied by someone who is at least 18 years old
  • Infant seats available if a request for it is specified
  • People in the range of 12-17 years old require permission from their guardians to go on a tour unaccompanied
  • Assistance to physically disabled passengers is provided if a request for it is specified

Reviews(367)

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X2054NUdavem
August 19, 2026
What a fantastic guide to São Paulo!

Ilan was a fantastic tour guide ! His English is fluent and he took us all Around São Paulo- showing us the major sites as well as off the beaten path jewels like Beco do Batman. He has tremendous insight and shared his experience with us- we highly recommend him !!!

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mdrobot1
August 16, 2026
A Perfect, Well-Rounded Introduction to São Paulo!

I booked the private 5-hour tour during my Aug 2026 trip to São Paulo. My guide, Neto, picked me up directly from my hotel. He served as both guide and driver, and his VW was a comfortable, nimble car that was perfectly suited for navigating the city's busy streets. Neto was an absolutely fantastic guide—professional, highly knowledgeable, and very personable throughout the entire morning. São Paulo is a massive city, but this tour provided an incredibly well-rounded overview for a first-time visitor (covering as much ground as humanly possible in one morning!). We saw a huge variety of sights, including: - The Historical Center, Cathedral, and Opera House - Multiple neighborhoods including Jardins, the Japanese and Jewish neighborhoods, and Paulista, including Paulista Avenue - The Municipal Market - Ibirapuera Park - A fantastic panoramic view of the city from the MAC museum rooftop - Batman Alley The itinerary offered a great balance of driving to reach all these varied sights and stopping to get out and explore on foot. It’s a flexible experience, and I'm sure you could easily choose to walk more or less depending on your own preferences. After a great five hours, Neto dropped me right back off at my hotel. I highly recommend this tour and Neto to anyone visiting São Paulo! I booked the tour directly through the Personal Tours SP website by filling out their inquiry form. From the very beginning, the company was incredibly communicative via email and WhatsApp, making it very easy to plan and arrange all the details.

Operator response

Hello, Thank you very much, we really appreciate your feedback and we are glad to know that. Next time, we will be waiting for you! All the best,

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503mirlaned
August 15, 2026
Wonderful

It was great very good everything clean and beautiful

Operator response

Muito obrigada, ficamos felizes que tenha gostado. Abraço,

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antoniasL400DE
August 11, 2026
Great

Great cost benefit odorei

Operator response

Muito obrigada, ficamos felizes em saber que desfrutou da sua experiência. Um abraço,

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rredrosie
August 8, 2026
Lovely tour

We had a great tour with Neto! We originally booked for 4 people but had 2 extra join us and were able to arrange all with the tour company very easily. They brought a nice van for us. We love the food market - could have stayed there all day.

Operator response

Was a pleasure to guide you through São Paulo, thank you very much. We really appreciate your feedback. All the best,

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quentinmB771RX
August 7, 2026
Seamless Process, Great Experience

We had specifically requested Neto as our guide, and had a really great time. Neto gave us a great tour of the city, proposing plenty of ideas and being able to adapt around what we are interested in. The whole process was seamless, and we got a great sense for the city. Couldn’t recommend this tour enough.

Operator response

Dear Quentin, Thank you for your kind and special feedback, we really appreciate it. Next time, we will be waiting for you in São Paulo. All the best,

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Lewisdrisko
August 4, 2026
Great tour of São Paulo

Had the pleasure of having Neto as our tour guide of beautiful São Paulo today. Knowledgeable, pleasant and fun - couldn't ask for more. Would highly recommend!

Operator response

Thank you very much! Your review was really appreciate. All the best,

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wilfredod159
July 30, 2026
The best

The best! The guide was excellent 10/10!

Operator response

Thank you very much! Your review was really appreciated. All the best,

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309nadeemn
July 28, 2026
“Why Curitiba Stole My Heart 💚”

Amazing place to see to many foods in one place

Operator response

Thank you very much, your feedback is really important for us. All the best,

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haydy0
July 23, 2026
Amazing Tour

We had an amazing experience on this tour! Our guide, Kali, was incredibly friendly, social, and made everyone feel welcome from the start. She spoke both English and Spanish fluently, which made communication easy and enjoyable for everyone in the group. She was extremely knowledgeable and explained everything clearly and thoroughly, sharing interesting facts and insights throughout the tour. Her passion for the area and its history really enhanced the experience. We truly appreciated his professionalism, enthusiasm, and attention to detail. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an informative, enjoyable, and memorable experience. Thank you for making our trip so special! Would definitely do it again!

Operator response

Dear Haydy, We are so glad to know that, thank you very much! All the best,

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