Things to do in Sao Paulo
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Rio de Janeiro: Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf & Selarón StepsYou're picked up from your hotel and driven through the Tijuca Forest to Christ the Redeemer, then to viewpoints, the cathedral, museums, and the colorful Selarón Staircase. Lunch at a buffet restaurant is included, as are all entry tickets and the cable car rides up Sugarloaf Mountain. The van and guide stay with you the whole day, and you return to your hotel by evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want Rio's main landmarks—Christ, Sugarloaf, the cathedral, the colorful Selarón Steps—in one organized day without arranging transport, tickets or timing yourself. The fixed schedule and included pickup mean you show up at your hotel and the rest is handled.
São Paulo city tour: Ibirapuera, street art & steakhouse lunchA shared group tour of São Paulo covering seven hours of the city's main sights, starting in Brooklin or Itaim Bibi and ending on Paulista Avenue. The tour includes a professional bilingual guide, transport, a guided visit to Dengo Chocolates factory store, lunch at a traditional Brazilian steakhouse with vegetarian options, and stops at Ibirapuera Park, Batman's Alley, the Sé Cathedral, the Municipal Market, and the Monastery of São Bento. You choose your language (English, Spanish, or Portuguese) and start time when you book. Children from age one are welcome; infants sit on an adult's lap.Is it for me?Book the 9:30 Brooklin departure if you want to start early and have the full afternoon free after Paulista Avenue; the 10:00 Itaim start works better if you're staying in that neighborhood or prefer a later pickup. Choose your language at checkout—the guide speaks English, Spanish, or Portuguese fluently throughout the day.
São Paulo: Private City Tour with Market & Street Art PickupYou’ll feel São Paulo’s energy shift as you move from leafy parks to buzzing markets and painted alleyways—with time to taste local snacks, chat with your guide, and catch those unexpected city moments that stick with you long after you leave.
São Paulo: Private City Tour with Pickup & MAC Terrace ViewYou’ll join a local guide for a private day trip through São Paulo’s neighborhoods and parks — from panoramic views at MAC Museum to street art at Batman Alley and bustling markets downtown. Expect real conversation, unexpected flavors (try something new at Municipal Market), and plenty of moments that stick with you long after you leave.
São Paulo city tour with private guide: Paulista to IbirapueraA private guided tour of São Paulo in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver-guide who tailors the route to your interests. Hotel pickup is included, and the tour runs 4 or 5 hours depending on which option you choose. Your guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese and adjusts stops and pacing based on what matters to you—whether that's architecture, neighborhoods, parks or street art.Is it for me?Choose the 5-hour option if you want time to step out and walk through neighborhoods like Liberdade or Via Madalena; the 4-hour tour keeps the pace tighter and covers the main sights without lingering. Either way, because the guide shapes the route to what interests you rather than following a fixed script, you're not sitting through stops that don't matter to you.
São Paulo Downtown Bike Tour: Liberdade, Paulista & MASPYou’ll ride through São Paulo’s downtown with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Taste real Brazilian coffee and pão de queijo before cycling past Paulista Avenue’s art scene, Liberdade’s lanterns, and historic squares full of life. Expect moments that stick with you long after you’ve left your bike behind.
São Paulo Highlights: Private City Tour with Pickup & Flexible StopsYou’ll feel São Paulo’s pulse as you stroll Ibirapuera Park’s green spaces, gaze out over the skyline from MAC Museum’s terrace, sample salty snacks at the bustling Municipal Market, and wander through Batman’s Alley surrounded by bold street art. With hotel pickup and a flexible route led by a local guide, you’ll see both icons and small surprises along the way.
Viracopos to Guarulhos Airport Transfer: Fixed Price & ACYou're met at Viracopos airport and driven in an air-conditioned vehicle to Guarulhos, with the fare agreed before you arrive. The driver knows the São Paulo airport routes and traffic patterns, so timing is predictable. Pickup happens at the airport lounge or lobby entrance, and the service has been running the same route since 2006.Is it for me?Book this if you're connecting between Viracopos and Guarulhos and want to skip the taxi negotiation at the curb — the fixed price and timed pickup mean you move between airports without arranging transport twice.
São Paulo City Tour: Graffiti, Parks & Historic Center Half-DayA half-day guided tour of São Paulo covering the main landmarks, historic neighborhoods and urban art scenes. You'll visit Batman's Alley and its graffiti murals, ride past Paulista Avenue and its museums, stop at Ibirapuera Park, explore Liberdade (the city's Japantown), and walk through the historic center where São Paulo was founded. A bilingual guide leads the route; transport and insurance are included.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you speak English, Spanish or Portuguese and want a guide who can explain São Paulo's history and neighborhoods in real time. The bilingual guide means you're not reading a pamphlet or following a pre-recorded audio—you can ask questions and get the story of each stop as you arrive at it.
São Paulo Tour: Downtown, Paulista & Ibirapuera ParkA private São Paulo city tour pairs a professional guide with hotel pickup and a private vehicle to cover downtown's colonial churches and civic buildings, Paulista Avenue, and Ibirapuera Park on foot and by car. You pick between a 3-hour or 5-hour itinerary at checkout. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese, and the route adapts to which sites matter most to you.Is it for me?Book the 3-hour option if you're between flights or have a short window and want to see downtown and Paulista Avenue without rushing. The 5-hour tour works better if you have a full afternoon and want to add Ibirapuera Park and the neighborhoods that give São Paulo its character—the guide paces it so you're not just passing through.
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 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.
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 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 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.
Ayrton Senna tour São Paulo: 6-hour guided city landmarksA 6-hour guided tour of Ayrton Senna landmarks in São Paulo with a bilingual private guide, hotel or airport pickup, and entrance fees included. You visit the 41-meter mural painted by Eduardo Kobra on Paulista Avenue, pass through the tunnel complex that bears his name, see the 2.5-ton bronze monument in his honor, pay respects at his gravesite, and tour the Interlagos racetrack where the three-time world champion achieved his first official karting victory. Transport, parking during stops and all taxes are covered.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're arriving in São Paulo without a car or staying in a different neighborhood—pickup from your hotel or the airport is included, and the guide handles all the driving so you can focus on the sites and the story of Senna's life instead of navigating the city.
São Paulo: Private City Tour with Pickup & Major SightsYou’ll feel São Paulo’s pulse from skyscraper views to quiet cathedral corners, sample fruit in the bustling Municipal Market, and wander through colorful street art alleys—all with hotel or airport pickup included. This private tour moves at your pace so you can linger where you want or ask questions along the way—it’s more like spending a day with someone who really knows their city.
Venus' Secret Spa Sao Paulo: Day Spa with Massage & FacialVenus' Secret Spa in Sao Paulo offers a day spa experience that pairs a facial with a full-body relaxing massage and shower, lasting just over two hours. You choose between a single treatment or a couple's package. The spa is wheelchair accessible and welcomes children from age 12. Staff focus on understanding each person's needs before starting, so the experience is tailored to you.Is it for me?Book the single package if you're treating yourself to an afternoon away, or choose the couple's option to share the experience with someone else. The fixed two-hour-plus duration means you can plan the rest of your Sao Paulo day around a defined block of time.
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.
