Santos Shore Excursion: Private City Tour with Airport Transfer

See Santos and catch your flight without arranging two separate bookings

A private full-day shore excursion from Santos cruise port combines city sightseeing with guaranteed transport to Guarulhos Airport. Your local guide leads you through the Coffee Museum, Pelé Museum, a historic tram ride through the old district, the Aquarium and beachfront gardens before driving you to your flight. The tour adjusts its pace to your ship's schedule and includes all ground transport.

Step-by-step itinerary

Santos city tour and airport transfer

• Meet guide at cruise terminal
• Visit traditional Aquarium
• Explore Coffee Museum
• Visit Pelé Museum
• See Pelé's stadium
• Enjoy city panoramic view
• Walk skyway in rainforest
• Ride historic tram in old district
• Transfer to Guarulhos Airport

The experience

You disembark at the Santos cruise terminal and meet your guide, who coordinates timing with your ship's departure. From there, transport is arranged: an air-conditioned car or minivan picks you up and carries you through the city's mix of history and nature. The guide speaks English, Portuguese or Italian (availability confirmed on the morning of departure) and travels with you the entire day, providing context as you move between stops.

The itinerary centers on Santos' cultural landmarks. You visit the Coffee Museum, housed in a 1922 building that once served as the city's coffee exchange, opened by federal decree in 1917. The Pelé Museum honors the footballer's legacy. A ride on the historic tram offers panoramic views from the old district. You also see the Aquarium, a beachfront garden and skyway views over the rainforest. Walking shoes are recommended, and bottled water is provided throughout. Cash is useful for small entrance fees at some sites, which you can exchange safely with your guide.

Once the tour concludes, your guide drives you directly to São Paulo's Guarulhos Airport for your onward flight. The tour duration is six to eight hours, but if your ship runs late or the day encounters delays, the itinerary shortens to ensure you reach the airport on time. This is a private tour, so the schedule is built around your specific ship name, docking time and departure time. You'll confirm these details after booking.

What’s included

• Pickup from your cruise terminal and drop-off at São Paulo Airport.
• private air-conditioned car or minivan with free wifi.
• local guide for the full day.
• bottled water.
• hop-on hop-off access to the Coffee Museum, Pelé Museum, Aquarium, historic tram and beachfront sites.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 09:30 and 10:00

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Italian and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Bitan Daily Tours

Is this one for you?This tour is private, so the schedule syncs with your ship's actual dock and departure times. Book it when you need both city sightseeing and guaranteed airport transport in a single excursion, without coordinating two separate bookings.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Italian and Portuguese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How does the timing work if my cruise ship is delayed?

The tour adjusts to your ship's actual departure time, which you provide after booking. If delays occur during the day, the guide will shorten stops to guarantee your arrival at Guarulhos Airport by your flight time, with no critical portions outsourced to third parties that could jeopardize the transfer.

What is the Coffee Museum and why is it worth visiting?

The Coffee Museum occupies the 1922 building that housed Santos' historic coffee exchange, which began operations in 1917 as a small partition on XV de Novembro Street. The rooms show how coffee trading was conducted during Brazil's coffee boom, with original furnishings and layout from that era preserved inside.

Can I pay for entrance fees with a credit card?

Cash is the standard payment method at most tourist sites and smaller venues in Santos. Your guide can help you exchange money safely during the tour if you need local currency.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Specialized infant seats and prams or strollers are also available if needed.