Brazil · Religious & Spiritual

6 Hour Buddhist Temple and Embu das Artes Tour Art Galleries, Artisan Shops

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

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Zu Lai Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Latin America
  • 02 Explore beautiful gardens, Atlantic Forest remnants, and Japanese-style features
  • 03 Admire Oriental temple architecture, sculptures, a museum, and a shop
  • 04 Discover the charming historic town of Embu das Artes
  • 05 Browse art galleries, artisan shops, and handicraft stalls
  • 06 See a wide variety of crafts including ceramics, paintings, sculptures, and wood carvings
  • 07 Enjoy free time around the main square, cafés, and local eateries

Discover a quieter side of São Paulo on a private journey that combines spirituality, architecture, gardens, and local art. Visit Zu Lai Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Latin America, set among greenery, flowers, and preserved Atlantic Forest, where Oriental-inspired design and peaceful surroundings create a striking contrast to the city.

Then continue to Embu das Artes, a charming historic town known for its creative atmosphere, art galleries, artisan shops, and celebrated crafts fair. Browse handicrafts, paintings, sculptures, wood carvings, ceramics, jewelry, and more, while enjoying time to explore its cozy cafés and local food scene at your own pace.

Discover a quieter side of São Paulo on a private journey that combines spirituality, architecture, gardens, and local art.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 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

Visit the largest Buddhist temple in Latin American installed in an area amidst greenery and surrounded by beautiful gardens with flowers, as well as preserved remnants of the Atlantic Forest with a small Japanese-style bridge.

The typical architecture of an Oriental Temple is a separate chapter making us feel as if we were in Asia. In addition, there are sculptures scattered everywhere, a museum, shop, and a vegetarian restaurant.Following your visit to Zu Lai temple, visit the nearby charming town of Embu das Artes. It’s one of those inspiring and inland cities that travelers often visit when they want to see a different scenario fleeing from the rush of the big city.

It's most famous for its Crafts Fair, which takes place in the city's Historic Center, the fair has more than 700 exhibitors of different types of handicrafts such as ceramics, paintings, sculptures, handmade foods, and even clothes and jewelry. There are beautiful objects carved in wood and rustic furniture.

It’s lined up in the main square and radiating streets lots of cozy cafés and a myriad of eateries where you can dine on lunch and sample delicious Brazilian typical dishes and desserts. You can also enjoy the ever-popular cachaça, the so-called refreshing açaí, local yogurt, and other things. (not included in the tour price)

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in São Paulo. 2 cities · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport by fully-equipped vehicles.
  • Any address pick-up and drop-off are included like hotel and airport.
  • Licensed bilingual private tour guide.
  • Private driver for groups bigger 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
  • VAT, all taxes, handling charges, tolls, parking fees during stops, airport Greet & Meet service.
  • Entrance fees.

What's Not Included

  • Meals and drinks.
  • Tips. (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
  • 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.' - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
    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. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
    In the very unlikely situation that the client are not able to locate our driver, please call our emergency telephone number below.

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  • 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. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
    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 6 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in São Paulo..

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