Full-day Santos city tour with local guide: Guaranteed departure

One day, nine stops, one local guide who knows Santos inside out

A full-day shared city tour in Santos led by a local guide covers Monte Serrat funicular, the Coffee Museum, Pelé Museum, Valongo Church, the historic center, beaches and gardens across six to eight hours. The tour runs with guaranteed departure even if you're the only participant on your date, though other travelers may join. Private transportation is included. Food and attraction tickets are not.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day city tour of Santos

• Visit Monte Serrat funicular
• Explore Coffee Museum
• Take Bondinho tour
• Visit Pelé Museum
• See Valongo Church
• Walk Park of the Quebra-Mar
• Visit Ponta da Praia
• Stroll Orla and beach gardens
• Visit Embaré Church

The experience

What makes this tour different is the guarantee: book alone and it still departs at the scheduled time, with just you and the guide. No surcharge, no waiting for a group to fill. The shared format means you might travel with up to 17 other people on a busier date, or you might not. The group size shifts with reservations. A local guide leads in English, Spanish or Portuguese, and the route strings together the places that actually matter to Santos: the city's first funicular up Monte Serrat, the Coffee Museum inside the old Stock Exchange Palace, the Pelé Museum, and the beaches and gardens along the Orla that define the waterfront.

The day moves through history and landmarks without stopping for meals. You'll need to arrange your own lunch or eat on your own time. The guide handles transportation in a private vehicle, so you're not navigating buses or taxis between stops. The itinerary includes the Bondinho tour through the historic center, Valongo Church, the Park of the Quebra-Mar, Ponta da Praia, and Embaré Church, but entry fees to museums and attractions are separate from the tour price. Six to eight hours is long enough to see the main symbols of the city without rushing, but short enough to leave part of your afternoon or evening free.

What’s included

• Private transportation between all stops.
• a local guide in your choice of English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• hotel or meeting point pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to18h before

AgesAdult (11 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 18

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 19 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by La Viajera

Is this one for you?Six to eight hours is a full commitment, so book this if you want to see Santos's main sights in one day and don't mind a packed itinerary. If you prefer a shorter tour or want to explore at your own pace, a half-day option or self-guided walking might suit you better.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What's the Monte Serrat funicular and why is it on the tour?

Monte Serrat is Brazil's first funicular railway, and the tour takes you up it as part of the day. It's one of Santos's defining landmarks and gives you a view of the city from above.

Do I have to pay extra for entry to the museums and churches on the tour?

Yes, museum and attraction tickets are not included in the tour price. The guide will take you to these sites, but you'll pay separately for entry to the Coffee Museum, Pelé Museum and any other attractions where entry is required.

What if I'm the only person who books this date? Does the tour still happen?

Yes. The tour is guaranteed to depart even with just one participant, and there's no extra charge for a private departure. Other travelers may book the same date and join you, but if they don't, the tour runs as scheduled with only you and the guide.

How much walking is involved, and are there stairs?

The tour involves a lot of walking and includes stairs at several stops. It's suitable for all fitness levels, but it's not recommended for people with mobility problems or anyone who has difficulty with stairs.

Is lunch included, and where do we eat?

Lunch is not included in the tour. The guide will take you through the day, but you'll arrange your own meal or eat at a restaurant of your choice during the tour.