Things to do in Sao Paulo
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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.
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: Private Street Art Walk with Local Guide & PickupYou’ll wander São Paulo’s most colorful neighborhoods with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story behind the murals. Expect surprise encounters with artists at Batman Alley, vivid works by OsGemeos and Kobra, plus easy hotel pickup so you can focus on soaking it all in.
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.
Private Santos & Guarujá Island Tour from São Paulo – Coffee & BeachesIf you want to dive into Brazil’s coffee history and chill at some of São Paulo’s best beaches—all in one day—this private tour is for you. You’ll get local stories, great food tips, and plenty of time to soak up sun or culture.
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.
São Paulo to Paraty: Scenic Transfer & Local StopsYou travel from São Paulo to Paraty in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver who knows the region and can stop at your choice of mountain villages with local producers and a lavender farm, or beaches and waterfalls on the coastal route. Bottled water is included, and once you arrive in Paraty the driver can give you a one-hour orientation walk through the colonial center if you want it. You decide the route and pace before you go.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling from São Paulo to Paraty and want to see something on the way without organizing a separate tour — the flexibility to choose your route and stops means you get a transfer that works around what actually interests you, not a fixed schedule.
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.
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 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.
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.
Embu das Artes art tour: Galleries and Brazilian craftsA private 4-hour art tour of Embu das Artes, a small historic town 30 minutes from São Paulo, where you visit galleries, street fairs and artisan workshops with a professional guide. The tour includes hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle and bottled water. Your guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese and leads you through the town's handmade art and traditional Brazilian crafts on foot and by car.Is it for me?The tour moves at a walking pace through galleries and streets, so comfortable shoes and a willingness to spend time on foot matter. If you prefer to stay mostly in a vehicle or want a faster-paced itinerary, this town-on-foot format won't suit you; if you want to linger in galleries and understand the work and the people behind it, the guide's knowledge and the private pace make that possible.
São Paulo: Ipiranga Museum & Independence Monument TourYou visit the Ipiranga Museum's independence exhibits, walk through the adjacent Independence Park with its gardens and fountains, step into Casa do Grito where the 1822 declaration happened, and finish at the Independence Monument — all with hotel pickup, a licensed guide, and every ticket included. The whole experience is paced so you're back by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want São Paulo's independence story told in one morning without arranging four separate entries, transport, or timing yourself — the guide handles the sequence so you move from museum to park to historic house to monument in one coherent flow.
São Paulo: Jewish Synagogues & Museums Private Tour 5HYou spend five hours moving through São Paulo's Jewish neighborhoods and institutions with an expert guide, visiting historic synagogues in Bom Retiro and Higienópolis, the Jewish Museum in its Byzantine-style building, and the Holocaust Memorial. Museum entry and meals are separate costs, and the guide handles transport in an air-conditioned vehicle so you can focus on the stories and the spaces themselves.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand São Paulo's Jewish community through its actual spaces and history, with a guide who knows both — the fixed five-hour schedule and expert narration mean you don't have to research the sites or navigate between them yourself.
São Paulo Beach Tour: Coffee Museum, Pelé & Guarujá BeachYou visit the Coffee Museum and Pelé Museum in Santos, ride the cable car up to a panoramic viewpoint in São Vicente, stop for lunch and drinks at a traditional spot on Porchat Island, then spend the afternoon at Praia da Enseada beach in Guarujá. Transport, entry to both museums and the cable car are included; the eight-hour itinerary means you're back in São Paulo by evening.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see the coast and the history that built São Paulo without renting a car or figuring out buses and timing — the fixed eight-hour schedule gets you through four different places and back to the city before evening.
São Paulo: Jewish Heritage Private Tour & Museum EntryYou’ll wander São Paulo’s historic Jewish neighborhoods with a local guide who brings family stories to life, step inside restored synagogues and the new Jewish Museum, share moments over pastries in a kosher café, and feel what it means to belong—even if just for an afternoon.
São Paulo: Football Museum & 2 Stadiums Private TourYou visit the Football Museum at Pacaembu Stadium, walk through two major stadiums (Palmeiras and São Paulo FC, or Corinthians depending on availability), step onto the field at each one, and see trophy rooms and locker areas. A bilingual guide drives or accompanies you for eight hours, handling all entry fees and transport from your hotel, with a lunch stop included.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see São Paulo's football culture without arranging stadium access, museum tickets, or transport yourself — the guide handles availability changes and timing, which matters because stadium tours fill up or shift depending on match schedules.
São Paulo: Private Museum Tour & Hotel PickupYou choose two or three museums from nine options across São Paulo — art, football, sacred works, immigration history, or contemporary pieces. A professional guide escorts you through each one in a private air-conditioned car, explains what you're seeing, and handles the driving between stops. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; entry tickets and food are not.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see São Paulo's best museums without arranging transport between them or deciding on the spot which ones to visit — you pick your three before you go, and the private car means no waiting for group departures or following a fixed schedule.
Private Urban Art Tour São Paulo: Vila Madalena & Batman AlleyA private urban art tour of São Paulo where you and your guide design the route together, starting from your hotel or a location of your choice. The guide is a certified professional fluent in English, Spanish or Portuguese, and the vehicle—a car or van depending on group size—is air-conditioned and includes bottled water. You decide which neighborhoods to visit, how long to stay at each spot, and where to end the day; there are no locked itineraries, and pickup and drop-off within the city are included.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to steer the route yourself—your guide follows your interests and pace rather than a fixed itinerary, so you stop longer where it matters to you.
Sao Paulo Airport Transfer GRU: Business Car & Hotel PickupA professional driver meets you at your hotel with a name tag, handles your luggage, and drives you to GRU airport in a business car. You get bottled water, 15 minutes of free wait time, and door service throughout—no negotiating, no surprises, no hunting for transport. The driver knows Sao Paulo traffic and the route, so you land at the airport calm and on time.Is it for me?Best for travelers who land or depart during unpredictable traffic hours and want to remove the logistics of getting to GRU from their day—the fixed pickup time and professional driver mean you're not negotiating transport at the curb or calculating routes yourself.
