What to do and see in Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo (SP): The Best Sightseeing Tours

July 30, 2021 Vergie Nakamoto

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. Sao Paulo Private City Night Tour

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Experience the exciting nightlife of São Paulo with an expert local guide who will reveal the best venues! Sip a cocktail in the stylish Skye Bar or throw back a few beers with the locals at Bar Brahma, a classic nightclub. Whether you’re taking in sweeping city views atop the Unique Hotel or listening to live music from a bar stool downtown, you’ll get a taste of the nightlife so characteristic of São Paulo. Your tour includes round-trip transport by private vehicle and a private guide who can help you with any language barriers as you order drinks and mingle with locals.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Private tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By Animesh B

Everything was a s described. We had an enjoyable time. My only suggestion for the operators is that for this price you could include at least a couple of drinks and a snack on the beach.

2. 4-hour Sum-up Private Tour Of São Paulo Including Its Major Attractions

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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., Hotel pickup and drop-off. (Within São Paulo)

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 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. 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.

4. Private Favela Tour in Sao Paulo - Artsy Paraisopolis

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Paraisópolis is the second largest favela in the city of São Paulo, with approximately a hundred thousand inhabitants. The artsy favela tour offers a unique contact with the people from the community accompanied by a person of the union of locals to guarantee our security and answer all the questions the visitor might have about the life in the favela as well as its history. You will experience the authentic favela lifestyle and be inspired by the social projects led by strong and resilient local residents who are making a difference in the life of the future generations. You will also visit a few local artists, such as Estevao, also known as "The Brazilian Gaudi"; and Berbela, who both have found a way to create beauty in such a chaotic environment, spreading hope for better days among the people from the community, and attracting visitors from all over the world to see the creations with their own eyes.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Union of residents charge 250 BRL person to be paid locally - not included in the price of the tour

Reviewed By Jene1111

We had several hours to kill at the airport before our connnecting flight. Our guide picked us up at the airport. His English was very good. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed all of the interesting details he gave us of the history of the city. We were a little nervous about getting in a car with a complete stranger, but after we met him we felt completely at ease.

5. 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!

6. 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!

7. 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!

8. 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.

9. São Paulo Private City Tour

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This 4 hour private and exclusive city tour of São Paulo is suitable if you are in lay-over or taking a break from your hotel opting for an overview of the main attractions from São Paulo City.  Enjoy sightseeing by executive car or van with a knowledgeable and Licensed tour guide. Take a brief walk through downtown São Paulo and view city landmarks like Pacaembu stadium, Paulista Avenue, Ibirapuera Park, Sé Cathedral square, Pateo do Collegio Luz Station and more. This tour includes hotel pick-up and drop-off (São Paulo Metropolitan area) and pickup and drop-off to  São Paulo Major Airports: Guarulhos International airport  GRU or Airport from São Paulo - Congonhas CGH.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local taxes, Professional guide, Driver/guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Port cruise terminal pick-up or drop-off

Reviewed By ggirar

I would like to thank my Guide (Mauro) for his flexibility, patience and knowledgeable explanations. Both Guaruya and Santos are worthwhile visiting from São-Paulo as the trip is not too long. Salt&City Tours Boss (Felipe) was very helpful while booking my trip, he adapted to my needs and tailored my tour consequently.

10. Private São Paulo Tour with Ibirapuera Park, Paulista Av and Downtown Visit

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If you want to see São Paulo’s top attractions and you’ve only got a few hours to spare, book a private city tour to cover a lot of ground as you explore by vehicle and on foot. A private guide will accompany you on a walk through São Paulo’s historical downtown and take you on a scenic drive through several city neighborhoods. Enjoy commentary on major landmarks like Catedral da Sé, the Italian Tower, and the Tea Bridge, and select a 3-hour or 5-hour tour when booking.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only), Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By Animesh B

Everything was a s described. We had an enjoyable time. My only suggestion for the operators is that for this price you could include at least a couple of drinks and a snack on the beach.

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