São Paulo’s Full Day City Tour: Main City Sights – (Shared Group)

Overview

Discover São Paulo’s highlights on a shared group tour, exploring the city’s contrasts between modern districts and historic landmarks. Begin in Brooklin and Itaim Bibi, known for contemporary architecture, luxury hotels, and the iconic cable-stayed bridge. Continue with a visit to Dengo Chocolates, where guests enjoy a short guided tour of the factory store. Next, pass by Ibirapuera Park, one of the city’s most important green spaces, followed by a stop at the MAC Museum terrace for panoramic city views. Stop at Batman’s Alley, famous for its colorful and ever-changing street art. Then enjoy lunch at a traditional Brazilian steakhouse, with vegetarian options available. Pass through downtown, including the Japanese neighborhood, stop at the Sé Cathedral, and take a break at the lively Municipal Market. Continue along Paulista Avenue, where the tour concludes with a return to the original meeting points, or with the option for guests to stay in the area and enjoy the afternoon.

Itinerary

1. Ponte Estaiada Octavio Frias de Oliveira

   Catch a glimpse of the magnificent São Paulo’s postcard bridge, the suspended bridge in X-format with 138-meter structure. The Bridge is the only one in the world formed by two lanes in independent curves! Do not miss it out!!!

   · Non-stop passage

2. Most booming business area with its striking high-rises.

   · Non-stop passage

3. Itaim Bibi Neighborhood Business district, Italian marketplace Eataly, Shopping JK Iguatemi.

   · Non-stop passage

4. An admirable contrast between two completely different aesthetic standards and the harmonious coexistence between the old and the modern, change the urban scene.

   · Non-stop passage

5. "Dengo Chocolates – Chocolate Factory Store Experience" Enjoy a short guided visit inside Dengo’s flagship store, where Brazilian cacao takes center stage. Guests will learn about the journey from bean to bar, Dengo’s sustainable sourcing with local cacao producers, and the chocolate-making process with tastings.

   · 20 min· Admission included

6. Jardim Europa is one of the most valuable neighborhoods in the city of São Paulo surrounded by luxurious mansions of bankers, politicians, industrialists, entrepreneurs and football players.

   · Non-stop passage

7. Hotel Unique

   Unique offers elegant architecture and incredible views of São Paulo and Ibirapuera Park. The building was designed by the famous architect Ruy Otake and is located in the upscale Jardins district.

   · 10 min

8. Parc d’Ibirapuera

   Visit the Ibirapuera Park that was elected by the “The Guardian magazine” the best Park in the world. The Park is must-see for those who want to be enchanted by the beauty of its lake and water fountain. The park also has 3 outstanding art museums MAC, MAM and Afro-Brazil museum with their great art that played a big role on the deserved winning election of the park.

   · 10 min

9. Museum of Contemporary Art - MAC USP Ibirapuera

   Don't miss out on an incredible 360º view covering a large part of the city of São Paulo from MAC, which faces Ibirapuera Park.

   · 30 min

10. Paroquia Nossa Senhora do Brasil

    Sistine-chapel like church that has plenty of paintings on the ceiling that is breathless. The church was inspired in Brazilian and Portuguese baroque temples. The style is neo-colonial, very popular in São Paulo architecture from the 1920s and 1930s.

    · Non-stop passage

11. Vila Madalena

    Visit Vila Madalena which is a reference when it comes artistic expression of all kind. The Vila has evolved into a cultural hub for artists, small private art galleries and studios, several hotspots for street art.

    · Non-stop passage

12. Batman Alley

    Visit the heart of the street art in São Paulo, Batman’s alley is an area where virtually no surface is left untouched. This lengthy stretch of high-walled residences in Vila Madalena, showcases some of the most impressive spray paint murals around. The constantly changing nature of the art form means there's sure to be something striking and new with each visit.

    · 30 min

13. Stop at a traditional Brazilian barbecue restaurant for a self-service buffet offering a wide variety of grilled meats, fresh salads, hot and cold dishes, and desserts. The buffet also includes vegetarian options, making it suitable for different dietary preferences.

    · 1 h· Admission not included

14. Liberdade

    The Liberdade neighborhood is the Japanese area. It's where every weekend takes place the Art, Craft and Culture Fair. Neighborhood lighting poles catch tourists attention and characterize the region for its beautiful Japanese style lamps.

    · Non-stop passage

15. Visit the Sé Cathedral which was inspired by medieval European churches. The imposing construction marks the center of São Paulo (the ground zero of the city is at Sé Square), a very busy area.

    · 15 min

16. The San Benedictine Monastery is one of those sacred tips that also applies to people who are not religious. The building hosted Pope Benedict XVI during his visit to Brazil. Believers are attracted by the masses with Gregorian chants, and shop with breads, cakes, cookies and jams made by the monks themselves and whose recipes are secular.

    · Non-stop passage

17. Inaugurated in 1939 to host one of the largest industrial conglomerates in Brazilian history, the Matarazzo Industries". Designed by the favorite architect of the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, the Italian Marcello Piacentini. Nowadays, this is the headquarters of the city administration.

    · Non-stop passage

18. Considered a postcard of São Paulo, the Municipal Theater is one of the most important historical places in town due to several important cultural events that took place in its facilities like the Week of Modern Art of 1922.

    · Non-stop passage

19. Historic São Paulo founding site and museum of the city. With the intention to teach and catechize the natives, the Jesuits built the first school and began what 4 centuries later would become the largest city in the Southern hemisphere.

    · 15 min

20. São Paulo Municipal Market is one of the main attractions of the city and a mandatory stop for everyone visit São Paulo. Do not miss out on the myriad of fruits, nuts, wines, cheeses, beers, food etc.. A summary of Brasil can be found in it.

    · 30 min

21. Walk through the fascinating Paulista avenue. A place that is sure to impress you not only with its appearance, but also with its much rich history that may seem common in the eyes of some, but in the company of an expert tour guide can be mind-blowing.

    · 10 min

22. After visiting Paulista Avenue, we return to the original meeting points to drop everyone off. Many tourists choose to stay in the Paulista area to enjoy the afternoon or others prefer to take a taxi back to their hotels, as many accommodations are located nearby.

    · 20 min

How to use your ticket

Meeting Points 1. União Fialense Bakery Address: Av. Engenheiro Luís Carlos Berrini, 1709, Brooklin, São Paulo, SP, 04576-050 Departing time: 9:30 am 2. Dengo Chocolates – Factory Store Location: In front of the store entrance Address: Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 196, Pinheiros, São Paulo, SP Reference Point: Near Shopping Eldorado / Faria Lima Avenue Pick-up Time: 10:00 am Note: Please meet the guide and driver at the designated meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled time. Contacts: +55 (11) 2157-1629 +55 (11) 9 4738-2606

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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