Brazil · City Tours

4-hour Sum-up Private Tour Of São Paulo Including Its Major Attractions

4 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in São Paulo. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private 4-hour overview of São Paulo’s major attractions
  • 02 Visit Ibirapuera Park and its iconic monument
  • 03 Enjoy panoramic city views from the MAC Museum terrace
  • 04 Explore the Japanese-influenced Liberdade neighborhood
  • 05 See historic landmarks including Sé Cathedral and São Bento Monastery
  • 06 Stop at the famous Municipal Market
  • 07 Drive along Paulista Avenue and through Jardins
  • 08 Visit Batman’s Alley for vibrant street art

Discover São Paulo’s major highlights on a private 4-hour city tour that blends history, culture, architecture, green spaces, and urban art. Travel comfortably through the city as you explore landmark districts and attractions with the insight of a licensed private guide.

From the open spaces of Ibirapuera Park and panoramic views from the MAC Museum terrace to the Japanese influence of Liberdade, the historic center, the Municipal Market, and the iconic Municipal Theater, this tour offers a broad introduction to Brazil’s largest city. You’ll also pass along Paulista Avenue and finish with the colorful murals of Batman’s Alley in Vila Madalena.

Designed to be flexible, this private experience can be adapted to your interests while covering many of São Paulo’s most emblematic sights in a short time.

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.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Sao Paulo
Languages English, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

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.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.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in São Paulo. 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport by fully-equipped vehicle.
  • Professional licensed private tour guide.
  • Private driver for groups bigger 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
  • VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops.
  • Hotels and CGH airport pickup and drop-off. (Within São Paulo and its greater area limits)

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees, although the tour is not aimed to get into museums and sights that charge admission.
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities (optional)

Know before you go

  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • 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.
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    CGH AIRPORT 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.'

    This tour is not recommended for those who arrive at GRU airport as the duration is too short. For GRU airport pick-up, you should go for the 5-hour tour or others with longer duration.
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    In the very unlikely situation that the client are not able to locate our driver, please call our emergency telephone number below.

    Contacts:
  • 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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    CGH AIRPORT 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.'

    This tour is not recommended for those who arrive at GRU airport as the duration is too short. For GRU airport pick-up, you should go for the 5-hour tour or others with longer duration.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in São Paulo.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in São Paulo.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in São Paulo..

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