Brazil · WALKING TOURS IN SãO PAULO
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 12 walking tours in São Paulo worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore São Paulo’s historic center, Copan, Sé Cathedral, Pátio do Colégio, and Liberdade on a small English-language walking tour.
“Great experience with Juliano as our guide. Very knowledgeable and likeable guy. Learnt a lot and found out stuff we never would have known if we didn’t take this tour!”
Explore São Paulo’s historic center on a two-hour English walking tour through landmark buildings, immigrant stories, churches, and local life.
“Giuliano was incredibly knowledgeable & added specific details of interest for the different nationalities in our group. The perfect guide, content & length. Highly recommend!”
Review of São Paulo’s Cantareira rainforest walk, with waterfalls, monkeys, city views, private transport, guide tips, price, and fitness advice.
“Our guide Denis was so fabulous! From the moment he picked us up until he dropped us off he went out of his way to accommodate us and make sure we got the best information about the flora, fauna and history of the area along with some good chuckles along the way. He even brought a selection of snacks and water for us. Being in the forest was such a welcome retreat from the hustle bustle of São Paulo.”
Review of São Paulo's Vila Madalena bar crawl, with open-bar games, samba, funk, caipirinha, price, timing, and booking tips.
“By far one of the best experiences I’ve ever had with some of the nicest people I have ever met. The drinking games were fun, Pétala & Rodrigo were amazing host. I will definitely be rescheduling another night out before I leave. Highly recommend.”
Explore São Paulo’s historic center with a private guide, from Pateo do Collegio to the Municipal Theatre, for $29 in two hours.
“My tour with Roberto was absolutely fantastic. He tailored the tour to the things I was interested in, gave me so many good tips and suggestions, and was communicative both before and after the tour. It exceeded all expectations and I highly recommend.”
Explore São Paulo’s historic center on a private three-hour walking tour with local guides, landmark stops, city views, and practical advice.
“Roberto a été un super guide ! Il connaît bien la ville et son Histoire ! Ce fut super intéressant et j’ai vraiment adoré. Et Roberto est super à l’écoute, attentionné et sympathique ! Je recommande absolument !”
Walk São Paulo’s Paulista Avenue with a private guide, seeing 18 landmarks, murals, museums, viewpoints, and cultural icons in three hours.
“nothing can be improved about this tour Doris our tour guide was great and knowledgeable she even took us to other parts of the town when The Japan House was closed from construction. Great walking tour after a long flight.”
Hike 10 kilometers through Cantareira State Park to Pedra Grande for São Paulo views, wildlife, park stories, and hotel pickup.
“Today we did the Big Rock visit in the Cantareira State Park. Our guide Diogo was fantastic, very knowledgeable about São Paulo, its history and history of the park, the natural life and habitats in the park. We gave our group very good company and tour of the park. We hiked to the top of the Rock, had a great view of the entire city, went to the cafeteria, took some great pics of the wildlife there and hiked back. On the way back he took us to this neat little place for lunch and it was a great experience there also. He spoke with the restaurant owner to keep…”
Walk São Paulo’s historic center, visit Sé Cathedral and Farol Santander, and learn how coffee and immigrant communities shaped Brazil’s largest city.
Explore São Paulo’s Jewish heritage on a private two-hour walk through Bom Retiro, historic synagogues, and the Holocaust memorial.
“The tour was disappointing. It was expensive and had little to see. Short walk that passed by 4 synagogues. None could be entered at time of our visit. Buildings not particularly impressive from outside. Guide explained that these synagogues were mostly associated with immigrants from particular countries. At end of tour was small holocaust memorial in building of early Synagogue. Primary function seemed to be to educate Brazilians. Besides holocaust information that most Jews would probably know, a few photos and artifacts of SP Jews, and some signage in Portuguese about history in ‘30s/‘40s. Area was primary location of early Jewish immigrants, but little visible evidence today. Saw a Jewi...”
Explore São Paulo in one day with a rooftop view, metro rides, historic sights, Beco do Batman, samba, pagode, and VIP nightlife access.
Explore São Paulo Cathedral, Pateo do Collegio, Martinelli Building, and Mercado Municipal on a private two-hour history walk.
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