Brazil · Art & Craft

Historical Town Of Embu Das Artes Art Galleries, Artisan Shops, Handicraft...

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

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the charming colonial town of Embu das Artes
  • 02 Enjoy a guided walking tour through the old town
  • 03 Browse the Art and Handicraft Fair and artisan shops
  • 04 Free time to explore galleries, cafés, and lively streets
  • 05 Opportunity to try typical Brazilian cuisine with live music
  • 06 Visit the Sacred Art Museum in a 16th-century building
  • 07 Private transport with hotel or airport pickup and drop-off

Escape the pace of São Paulo and discover Embu das Artes, a charming colonial town known for its creative spirit and vibrant artisan scene. On this private experience, stroll through the historic centre with your guide and explore a destination celebrated for its galleries, handicrafts, and artistic atmosphere.

Browse the famous Art and Handicraft Fair, wander streets lined with workshops and shops, and enjoy free time to explore at your own pace. You can also sample local cuisine in one of the town’s inviting restaurants and visit the Sacred Art Museum, housed in a 16th-century building created by Jesuits and indigenous people from the region.

Embu is a small town that has become a tourist attraction for all art lovers.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Sao Paulo, Embu das Artes
Languages English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Embu is a small town that has become a tourist attraction for all art lovers. Embu das Artes is sure to impress by being a charming refuge for great Brazilian artists.

When we reach the elegant town, we'll embark on a walking tour around its old town and the most emblematic places, such as the Art and Handicraft Fair, one of the city's main attractions, which creates a real hub of activity every weekend. You're sure to love it! 

Have free time to explore the town at your pace, gaining a sense of the cultural spirit embodied by Embu das Artes. You won't be able to resist the temptation to visit the art and craft shops spread along the lively streets. Plus, you'll be able to visit a local restaurant and enjoy typical cuisine accompanied by live music.

Afterwards, you'll be able to visit the Sacred Art Museum, located in a 16th-century building built by Jesuits and indigenous people from the region.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in São Paulo. 2 cities · 5 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, airport Greet & Meet service.
  • Hotels and airport pickup and drop-off. (Within São Paulo and its greater area limits)

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees.
  • 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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    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.'
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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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    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.'
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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.

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

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