Things to do in Sao Paulo
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Rio de Janeiro: Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf & Selarón Steps★ 4.95 (5,217) · 8h–9h
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São Paulo: Private City Tour with Market & Street Art Pickup★ 4.95 (694) · 5h
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São Paulo city tour: Ibirapuera, street art & steakhouse lunch★ 4.92 (1,905) · 7h
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São Paulo: Private City Tour with Pickup & MAC Terrace View★ 4.96 (480) · 6hUS$ 175View ›
São Paulo city tour with private guide: Paulista to Ibirapuera★ 4.93 (379) · 3h–5hUS$ 158View ›
São Paulo Downtown Bike Tour: Liberdade, Paulista & MASP★ 4.89 (292) · 3hUS$ 85View ›
São Paulo Highlights: Private City Tour with Pickup & Flexible Stops★ 4.95 (243) · 4hUS$ 109View ›
Viracopos to Guarulhos Airport Transfer: Fixed Price & AC★ 4.95 (221) · 2hUS$ 95View ›
São Paulo City Tour: Graffiti, Parks & Historic Center Half-Day★ 4.62 (207) · 4h–5hUS$ 68View ›
São Paulo Tour: Downtown, Paulista & Ibirapuera Park★ 4.89 (194) · 5hUS$ 165View ›Top rated (5)
São Paulo Airport Drop Off: Private Transfer to HotelYou're met at Guarulhos arrivals with a nameplate, driven directly to your São Paulo hotel in a private car, and charged a fixed price agreed before landing. No waiting, no negotiation, no surprises on the meter. Infant seats are available if you need them.Is it for me?Worth booking if you land late, travel with luggage and children, or simply want to avoid the taxi queue—the driver waits at arrivals and the price is set before you get in, so the transfer stops being a negotiation at the curb.
7-hour Private São Paulo Tour: Hotels or GRU Airport PickupA 7-hour private tour of São Paulo with hotel or GRU airport pickup, covering Ibirapuera Park, the Sé Cathedral, the Japanese neighborhood, the Municipal Market, Jardins, Oscar Freire Street and Batman's alley. Your guide and driver are the same person for groups up to four; larger groups get a separate driver. The route is flexible—stops and timing adjust to what interests you most, and entrance fees to museums are optional.Is it for me?Pick hotel pickup if you're staying in São Paulo; choose airport pickup if you're arriving at GRU and want to head straight into the city. Tell your guide beforehand which neighborhoods or interests—art, architecture, markets—matter most so the route can focus there.
São Paulo Private Tour With Fruit Tasting: 5 HoursA private 5-hour tour of São Paulo with a live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese, including hotel or airport pickup and air-conditioned transportation. The itinerary covers Ibirapuera Park, Paulista Avenue, the São Paulo Museum of Art, the Municipal Theater, Sé Cathedral, the historic center and a fruit tasting at the Municipal Market. The route and timing adjust to your preference.Is it for me?Pick airport pickup to start exploring immediately upon arrival, or hotel pickup if you're already settled—either way, you get a private vehicle and five hours to shape your own itinerary instead of following a group's fixed route.
São Paulo Downtown: History Walking Tour & CathedralYou walk 3 kilometers through downtown São Paulo with a professional guide who's lived here over a decade, visiting the Sé Cathedral, Pátio do Colégio, Teatro Municipal, and ending in the Japanese neighborhood of Liberdade. The tour stays under ten people, covers the city's evolution from a 1554 Jesuit mission to South America's financial capital, and includes stories and context you won't find in standard guidebooks. Small group size and wheelchair accessibility mean the pace stays manageable and inclusive.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to understand São Paulo's real history—how it grew from a Jesuit mission into a financial powerhouse shaped by waves of immigration—and you'd rather have someone who actually lives here tell that story than walk alone with a generic guidebook. The small group size and Giuliano's decade-long knowledge of the center are what make the difference between seeing buildings and understanding why they matter.
São Paulo Historic Centre Walking Tour with Local GuideYou walk the Old Centre of São Paulo with a local guide who knows the history and current life of each street, square, and building. The route includes the cathedral, Japanese quarter, theatres, museums, and the founding site, with short rests at cafes between stops. Lunch at a traditional restaurant is your choice at the end, and the guide handles photos so you don't have to.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand the Historic Centre's layout and history without navigating it alone or arranging tickets separately — the guide's knowledge and the fixed route are what turn a walk into a real tour of the city.
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São Paulo Bar Crawl: VIP Entry & Open BarA night walking tour through São Paulo's bars and clubs with stops at Supra Bar, a party hostel with a DJ and lawn, a samba house, and Lili Club funk venue. The tour includes VIP entrance at every bar, an open bar for one hour at the first venue, and a complimentary caipirinha at the second; guides lead in English, Spanish or Portuguese, and the night runs four to five hours.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to move through São Paulo's nightlife without negotiating covers or planning which venues to hit—the guide, the route, and the VIP access are set, so you show up and the night unfolds. The four-to-five-hour pace works if you're ready to be on your feet between stops and want the energy of a group rather than a quiet night out.
São Paulo Walking Tour: Historic Landmarks with English GuideA 3-hour guided walking tour of São Paulo's historic center led by an English, Spanish, French or Portuguese-speaking guide, visiting Pateo do Collegio, Sé Cathedral, Martinelli Building, Farol Santander, São Bento Monastery, and Theatro Municipal. The tour is available as a small group or private option; a minimum of two participants is required for the group tour. Monument and museum entry fees are separate, and public transport costs during the tour are your own expense.Is it for me?Choose the small group option if you're comfortable walking with other travelers and want to share the cost; pick the private tour if you prefer the guide's undivided attention and flexibility to linger at any stop. Either way, the guide handles the route and the stories—you just show up and walk.
Guarulhos Airport to São Paulo Hotel: Private Transfer 24/7You arrive at Guarulhos, meet your driver at the exit, and ride directly to your São Paulo hotel in a private car. No public transport, no taxi negotiation, no waiting — just door-to-door service available around the clock. Bring your flight details and hotel address to confirm at booking.Is it for me?Right choice if you land in São Paulo without a rental car and want to skip the taxi queue — the driver meets you at arrivals, handles the route, and delivers you to your hotel on a fixed price, which removes the usual friction of airport arrival in an unfamiliar city.
São Paulo Cooking Class: 9 Recipes & Unlimited CaipirinhasYou’ll join locals in a São Paulo home kitchen, learn nine classic Brazilian dishes—from picanha steak to tapioca crepes—and sip unlimited caipirinhas as you cook together. Expect laughter over floury hands, stories behind each recipe, and a meal shared around the table that feels more like family than class.Is it for me?Book the shared class if you want to meet other travelers while learning; pick the private option to customize the menu and pace for your group, or add the supermarket tour to shop for ingredients before you cook.
Walking Tour São Paulo Center: 465 Years of HistoryA private walking tour of São Paulo's historic center traces the city's transformation from a 16th-century Jesuit settlement to a modern metropolis, moving through downtown landmarks including Pátio do Colégio, Sé Cathedral, Largo São Francisco, and ending at Municipal Theater. The tour includes entry to Farol Santander's observation deck and a professional bilingual guide; you choose between a three-hour or four-hour route, and the guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or another language on request.Is it for me?Book the three-hour tour if you want the main landmarks and a faster pace through downtown; choose the four-hour version if you prefer to linger at each stop and absorb the history without rushing between sites. Either way, having a guide means you're not navigating on your own or wondering which building matters — the context is built into the walk.
Guarulhos to Viracopos Airport Transfer & CampinasYou get picked up from your location and driven directly to Viracopos Airport or your Campinas address in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver who uses São Paulo's bus lanes to avoid peak traffic. Bottled water is included, and the service accommodates infants and service animals. The fixed price means no negotiation at the curb — you know the cost before you book.Is it for me?This works well if you're landing at Guarulhos and need reliable transport to Viracopos or Campinas without arranging a rental or negotiating with street taxis — the fixed price and experienced driver mean you know what you're paying and when you'll arrive.
São Paulo Guarulhos Airport Transfer: Sedan up to 4 PassengersYou receive your driver's photo and car details 24 hours before pickup; on arrival day, real-time flight tracking means the driver meets you the moment you clear customs. The sedan includes complimentary snacks and drinks, WhatsApp confirmation of your meeting point, and a new, sanitized vehicle. No negotiating at the curb, no uncertainty about who's picking you up.Is it for me?Book this if you land at Guarulhos and want to skip the taxi negotiation at arrivals — knowing your driver's face in advance and having the price locked in removes the uncertainty that usually comes with airport transport in a big city.
São Paulo: Soccer Game with Local Guide & MetroYou meet your bilingual local guide at Avenida Paulista and travel by metro to one of three stadiums: Morumbi, Allianz Parque, or Neo Quimica Arena. Before kickoff, you walk through the neighborhood bars and streets where fans gather, tasting local food and hearing insider stories about the club. Your ticket gets you into the stands for the full match, where you sing and chant with thousands of locals. Metro transport and match entry are included; the experience runs the full length of the game plus pre-match time, roughly four to five hours depending on kickoff.Is it for me?Book this if you want to experience a São Paulo football match the way locals do — not from a tour bus or a designated visitor section, but from inside the crowd, with someone who knows the club's history and can explain what's happening around you. The guide and the metro transport are what make it possible to move through the neighborhood and stadium like a real fan instead of figuring it out alone.
Downtown Photo Tour São Paulo: Street & Architecture WalkA 3.5-hour photography class and walk through downtown São Paulo led by a local photographer, covering street, portrait and architecture photography with instruction on natural light, camera settings and composition. The group explores Teatro Municipal, the Copan building and surrounding streets while learning to find images in everyday moments, not only tourist sites. Coffee and tea are included; the guide teaches in English or Portuguese and recommends the 8:30 am start for morning light.Is it for me?The 3.5-hour morning slot leaves the rest of your day free and gives you the best light for shooting; if you need a different time or want to explore a specific neighborhood, the guide can customize the route before you book.
São Paulo Street Art Tour: Vila Madalena & Graffiti TechniquesA private 5-hour street art tour of São Paulo takes you through Paulista Avenue, the downtown open-air museum, and Vila Madalena—the city's epicenter of urban art—with a professional guide and a chance to receive hands-on instruction from a local artist on spray paint techniques and street art culture. Hotel pickup and drop-off within São Paulo are included; entrance fees to museums are optional and not required for the tour.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to understand street art as a living practice rather than a museum display—the hands-on instruction from a working artist is what sets it apart from a walking tour of the walls.
