Embu das Artes tour from São Paulo: Private guide, market

Walk the colonial streets and browse the handicraft stalls with a guide who knows the artists

A private 4-hour tour of Embu das Artes, the artist enclave an hour from São Paulo, with a local guide, hotel pickup and lunch included. You'll visit the Jesuit Sacred Art Museum, walk through galleries and artisan shops, and choose from local restaurants for a meal. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Jesuit Sacred Art Museum30m
2. Embu das Artes1h

Explore Embu das Artes with local guide

• Travel from São Paulo to Embu das Artes
• Visit Jesuit Sacred Art Museum
• Explore traditional handicraft market
• Walk charming alley with shops and cafes
• Visit famous artist museum
• Enjoy lunch at local restaurant

The experience

Embu das Artes sits about an hour outside São Paulo and draws artists, craftspeople and collectors to its colonial downtown. This tour picks you up from your hotel, drives you there by private vehicle, and gives you a guide who walks the streets with you: stopping at the Jesuit Sacred Art Museum, the town's oldest building and its foundation point, then through the handicraft market where you can talk directly with the makers. The guide steers you down the covered alley lined with art shops, restaurants and coffee spots, and takes you to one of Embu's well-known artist museums.

Lunch happens at a local restaurant you choose from a selection the guide offers, so you eat what appeals to you rather than what the itinerary dictates. The whole outing runs four hours, which keeps the day loose enough to linger over a gallery or a conversation with a shop owner without feeling rushed. Your guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese, so you get the tour in the language that works for you.

What’s included

• Private tour with a professional guide.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from selected São Paulo hotels.
• driver who guides you throughout the day.
• entrance to the Jesuit Sacred Art Museum.
• access to the handicraft market and artist shops.

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday to Sunday8 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 14:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Around SP

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to explore Embu das Artes with a private guide and your own vehicle, rather than joining a shared group. The small group size (just you and your party) means the pace and stops are yours to shape, and the guide can linger where your interests take you.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

What is the Jesuit Sacred Art Museum in Embu das Artes?

The Jesuit Sacred Art Museum is Embu's oldest construction and the place where the town was founded. It's the first stop on the tour and gives the historical anchor for everything else you'll see downtown.

Can I choose where to eat lunch on this tour?

Yes. Your guide will offer you a selection of local restaurants, and you pick the one that appeals to you. Lunch itself is not included in the tour price, so you pay for your meal separately.

How long is the drive from São Paulo to Embu das Artes?

The drive takes about one hour each way by private vehicle. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't arrange your own transport to the meeting point.

Do I need to be in good physical shape for this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You'll be walking around downtown Embu das Artes, but the pace is set by the group and there are no strenuous climbs or long distances.