The 10 Best Day Trips from in Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo (SP)

November 21, 2021 Tambra Mccollister

The largest city in South America, Sao Paulo’s cuisine and art is as multinational as its diverse population of 10 million. With the restaurants of the Jardins district serving every food imaginable to diners from around the world, you wouldn’t be out of place going to Sao Paulo just for the dining. But you’d be missing out on world-class museums, diverse and vibrant neighborhood tours, and crazy-good shopping.
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1. Private Santos and Guaruja Tour from São Paulo

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This private tour is a great choice for those who are looking for both an historical and an ecological tour, a mix between the gorgeous beaches of Guaruja and the history of Santos city. If you are looking for history and nature, you will be impressed by this tour. The trip from São Paulo to Santos is on an amazing highway through an exuberating piece of the Atlantic Rain Forest. Arriving in Santos, you be delighted by the charming historic center, where you will be able to visit the Coffee Museum, Pelé Museum, take a ride on the historic tram for panoramic sightseeing, see an amazing beach edge garden, gorgeous beaches and more. Places to visit:  Coffee Museum;  Historical Tram;  Pelé Museum;  Santos Football Stadium;  Beach Edge Gardens;  Amazing beaches;  Rain Forest;  Port of Santos;  Panoramic Views;  Local Culture;  Handcraft.

Inclusions: Private tour, Place to change into a swimsuit, Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Towels

Reviewed By rafp2014

I really enjoyed the time I spent with my excellent and easy going guide Bruno. During the 4hr tour he gave me a real good feeling of São Paulo with nice anecdotes and superb explanations. Thanks a lot!

2. Hiking Tour At Cantareira State Park In Mid Rainforest: Optional Airport Pick-up

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Take a private guided hiking tour in the Cantareira State Park, about 40 min away from São Paulo's downtown by private vehicle. The hike has the main target of reaching Pedra Grande (big rock) which is a 1010 meter high belvedere about 5 kilometers away from the park’s main entrance (10 KM walk round-trip), where visitors can contemplate one of the most splendid views of São Paulo. In order to reach Pedra Grande viewpoint, visitors hike on unpaved roads uphill, on trails of light level of difficulty and surrounded by native forest, lush landscape, little falls and animals, particularly monkeys. About 1:30 h walk away from the park’s main entrance, rests a beautiful lake called “CARP LAKE”. Take a break at the edge of it, then continue on for more 30 minutes reaching out the belvedere. Once on the top resting area of Pedra Grande, take in the incredible views spanning all the vastness of São Paulo looking across the valleys towards the largest city in the Southern hemisphere.

Inclusions: Transport by fully-equipped vehicle., Professional / licensed private tour guide., Private driver for groups bigger than six (6) people. Otherwise, the guide drives the vehicle him / herself., VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops, airport Greet & Meet service., Hotel / airport pickup and drop-off. (Within São Paulo and its greater area limits), Entrance fee.

Exclusions: Food and drinks., Gratuities (optional)

Reviewed By meganbI2139KN

Denis was a great tour guide. He was kind and customized the tour to our interests. We saw all the highlights of the city and had a great day! We would recommend this tour!

3. São Paulo Bustling Nightlife & Hottest Touristic Points – 5-hour Private Tour

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Have a night out combining São Paulo bustling nightlife areas with some of the major touristic sights in the city that never sleeps. Take advantage of the one-on-one experience of our private night tour to create your own tour while the guide offers practical tips about where to go and what to do. Visit the bohemian area of Vila Madalena which is the most buzzing area in town. It's arguably the most colorful area to drink, dance and mix with like-minded party-lovers. Catch sights and culture visiting the quirky area of Augusta St filled with bars and clubs. Have a drink at the SKYE bar on the rooftop of Unique hotel while boast the city from its observation deck. Discover just how beautiful São Paulo is walking through the coolest touristic area, Paulista avenue. Finish at MAC museum that has an open-air 360° viewpoint that visitors can see the infiniteness of São Paulo.  Meet new people in an energetic and mostly friendly atmosphere, have fun and make memories.

Inclusions: Transport by fully-equipped vehicle., Professional / licensed private tour guide., Private driver for groups bigger than six (6) people. Otherwise, the guide drives the vehicle him / herself., VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops, airport Greet & Meet service., Hotel / airport pickup and drop-off. (Within São Paulo and its greater area limits)

Exclusions: Entrance fees., Food and drinks., Gratuities (optional)

Reviewed By meganbI2139KN

Denis was a great tour guide. He was kind and customized the tour to our interests. We saw all the highlights of the city and had a great day! We would recommend this tour!

4. Full-Day City Tour of São Paulo from GRU airport or any hotel

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*Timing is totally flexible *Pick up and drop off from the hotels and airports of large sao paulo *Possibility of add or skip any see sight

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Motorista/Guia, Comentários ao vivo a bordo, Traslado de ida e volta do hotel ou aeroportos

Exclusions: Lunch, Comida e bebida, Taxas de entrada (caso alterar a programação)

Reviewed By D6835PFantoniom

Amazing place with an amazing tour Guide, Roberto! Roberto showed us all the mountains area of Campos do Jordao and the area close by. Must do this tour if you visit Sao Paolo. Roberto is very friendly and professional in what he is doing and he is a really good tour guide.

5. São Roque Wineries Route and Shopping Tour from São Paulo

Rua Haddock Lobo, 131 - Cerqueira César, São Paulo - SP, 01414-001, Brazil Vida e Energia
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São Roque known as the city of wine invites you to this incredible Rural Tour through the main wineries and farms in the region. In addition, there will be plenty of leisure and fun in an afternoon of shopping in one of the best Outlets in São Paulo, the Catarina Fashion Outlet, inspired by the best North American outlets, this shopping center has a wide variety of the best international brands stores.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Pick-up and drop-off at the hotels within a maximus 7 km radius far from Sé Square, Transport insurance, Bilingual Tour Guide, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Lunch, Tickets of optional attracctions and tasting

Reviewed By FRANCISCO AGUST... V

Very nice experience. I took the tour on a Sunday in the middle of the pandemics and it was more than I could expect. We cover almost all the landmarks in the historic center. My guide Mauricio was very friendly and helpful. He has a great knowledge of his country and city´s history. Highly recommended.

6. Jewish Tour Combined With A Panoramic Sightseeing Of São Paulo – Private Tour

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For those who are from the jewish community or are interested in its culture and history, take a private guided tour going through the most significant Jewish related sites in the city of São Paulo in the company of a Jewish Hebrew, English or Spanish speaking local tour guide. This tour is designed to combine visits to the Jewish sites with a panoramic sightseeing passing by the major Sao Paulo’s sights. São Paulo is home to half of the Jewish community living in Brazil. It has synagogues, kosher restaurants, Jewish-oriented hotels and cultural centers. Explore some of the most historically city areas such as “Higienópolis” and “Bom Retiro” that are those where Jewish groups mostly settled down along the late 19th-century and first half of 20th-century fleeing from wars and religious persecution.   Come to know what it’s like to live as a Jew in São Paulo, learn about its huge importance to the formation of Brazil and who are the most prominent Brazilian Jewish personalities.

Inclusions: Transport by fully-equipped vehicle., Professional / licensed private tour guide., Private driver for groups bigger than six (6) people. Otherwise, the guide drives the vehicle him / herself., VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops, airport Greet & Meet service., Hotel / airport pickup and drop-off. (Within São Paulo and its greater area limits)

Exclusions: Entrance fees., Food and drinks., Gratuities (optional)

Reviewed By meganbI2139KN

Denis was a great tour guide. He was kind and customized the tour to our interests. We saw all the highlights of the city and had a great day! We would recommend this tour!

7. Private Tour: Native Indigenous Tribe In São Paulo – Culture, Customs, Dances

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We invite you to take a journey to be introduced to the visitor-friendly tribe of Tenondê Porã who are eager to show their culture, customs, colorful gatherings & dances. In the southern end of São Paulo in a 1:30h drive, live in a demarcated area 1.2 thous Guarani Native Indians who preserve many of their ancient traditions and speak their own language also called “Guarani”. Subsistence agriculture is practiced, which provides daily food. There are cassava, beans, corn, banana, tangerine, orange and mango. Unlike tribes from remote north of Brazil that have greater visibility, urban Indians often struggle to be seen and heard due to the proximity to the largest urban areas in the country, but despite the hardships they graciously allow guests to have a rare glimpse into their life and culture. The highlight of your visit will most likely be meeting and interacting with the Guarani people. Offer them respect and dignity and they’ll reward you in return with great experiences.

Inclusions: Transport by fully-equipped vehicle., Professional / licensed private tour guide., Private driver for groups bigger than six (6) people. Otherwise, the guide drives the vehicle him / herself., VAT, all taxes, tolls, handling charges, parking fees during stops and airport Greet & Meet service., Hotel / airport pickup and drop-off. (Within São Paulo and its greater area limits), Entrance fees and admission fees., Lunch at the village & drinks for visitors are included.

Exclusions: Gratuities (optional)

Reviewed By meganbI2139KN

Denis was a great tour guide. He was kind and customized the tour to our interests. We saw all the highlights of the city and had a great day! We would recommend this tour!

8. Private Sao Paulo Architecture Tour – The Most Diverse Styles, Shapes & Sizes

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Presenting buildings of the most diverse styles, shapes and sizes, São Paulo has a true cultural heritage in the open air. For those who like architecture, take a guided tour through delighting the lines, curves, floors, ceilings and details of well-designed pieces art that may seem common in the eyes of some, but in the company of an expert tour guide can be mind-blowing. 
 Our professional, highly knowledgeable guide will show you the best modern and old architecture around the city riding and walking along many city areas exploring São Paulo’s architectural wonders and getting the inside story on some of its most iconic developments.
 A village that until 1872 had little more than 30 thousand inhabitants and was restricted to a couple of streets, São Paulo has been going through an everlasting process of verticalization that history can be told through its concrete manifestations from the early times into this current metropolis status of more than 12 million inhabitants. 


Inclusions: Transport by fully-equipped vehicle., Professional / licensed private tour guide., Private driver for groups bigger than six (6) people. Otherwise, the guide drives the vehicle., VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops., Hotel pickup and drop-off. (Within São Paulo)

Exclusions: Entrance fees, although the tour is not aimed to get into sights that charge admission fees., Food and drinks., Gratuities (optional)

Reviewed By meganbI2139KN

Denis was a great tour guide. He was kind and customized the tour to our interests. We saw all the highlights of the city and had a great day! We would recommend this tour!

9. Full-Day Hot Air Balloon Experience in São Paulo Countryside

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Soar through the skies of the country on this magical hot-air-balloon tour experiencing panoramic views over cities, fields, rivers and mountains. Watch the sunrise over the valleys from a unique viewpoint. In the night prior the flight, our guide picks you up at the at your place and drive to the inn located in the city of Boituva. It’s a nice inn located at the exact farm where the ballon takes off by the dawn. After settling in, we rest looking forward to the next day! A 5:00 a.m wake-up may be too early for work, but not for making dreams come true. The balloon is scheduled to take off at 5:50 a.m, before sunrise, when the sky shows a rich palette of colors changing from blue to orangish-red.  After the safety introduction, you climb into the balloon’s basket and then it's time for the gentle rise into the dawn sky. The balloon rides lift off at sunrise when temperatures and winds are usually milder, and last about 1 hr in the air literally going wherever the wind may blow.

Inclusions: Transport by fully-equipped vehicles., Any address pick-up & drop-off are included like hotel and airport., Professional / licensed / bilingual private tour guide., Private driver for groups bigger than 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves., VAT, all taxes, tolls, handling charges, parking fees, airport Greet & Meet service., Hot-air-balloon ride for 45 min to 1:00 h., Full breakfast and a champagne toast., 1 night stay at a countryside inn located at the exact farm where the ballon takes off by the dawn., Package of photos captured during all the excitement.

Exclusions: Meals & drinks (except breakfast), Gratuities & tips. (optional).

Reviewed By meganbI2139KN

Denis was a great tour guide. He was kind and customized the tour to our interests. We saw all the highlights of the city and had a great day! We would recommend this tour!

10. 5-hour Private Tour Of São Paulo With Its Main Sights – Optional Airport Pickup

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Customize your perfect day of sightseeing taking a guided private tour to visit São Paulo’s major tourist attractions and having an overview of it.
This tour is designed to be totally flexible featuring a broad range of possible sights to see, activities to do or topics to explore based on your preferences and willingness. You can either follow our suggested itinerary presented in a sequential order or just select specific sights focusing more on culture, history, social-economic aspects, architecture, street art, local crafts and design, fashion, photograph, business, sports, LGBTQ culture, religion, shopping, gastronomy, art, other topics or a little bit of everything. Our guide should be at your disposal.
Stop at sights to explore in the company of the guide who will escort you in your tour expedition, providing an interpreting service along the way. 
No matter where you are within the city of São Paulo, the guide picks you up with the suitable vehicle wherever you are.  

Inclusions: Transport by fully-equipped vehicle., Professional / licensed private tour guide., Private driver for groups bigger than six (6) people. Otherwise, the guide drives the vehicle him / herself., VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops, airport Greet & Meet service., Hotel / airport pickup and drop-off. (Within São Paulo and its greater area limits)

Exclusions: Entrance fees, although the tour is not aimed to get into museums and sights that charge admission fees., Food and drinks., Gratuities (optional)

Reviewed By Greece_dm

It was a super cool experience that everyone should do! I am scared of heights and loved the experience. It is unlike anything in the world.

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