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The 15 Best São Paulo Tours & Day Trips

90 tours  ·  from $16

São Paulo hides its best parts behind its size. The 15 below cover the city highlights run, the markets, the street art in Vila Madalena and the drives down to Santos, with prices and how much of each day is spent in traffic.

São Paulo: Main City Sights in 7 Hours – Shared Group Tour - Start early through Brooklin, Vila Olímpia, and Itaim Bibi
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São Paulo: Main City Sights in 7 Hours – Shared Group Tour

1.Main City Sights in 7 Hours – Shared Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 587 reviews · 378 minutes - 7 hours · from $85Our pick

Cover São Paulo’s modern districts, historic center, Ibirapuera Park, MAC Museum terrace, Batman’s Alley, Sé Cathedral, Japanese neighborhood, Municipal Market, and Paulista Avenue in seven hours. A bilingual guide such as Bruno, Joice, or Carlos leads the shared group, with air-conditioned transport and time for photos, lunch, and shopping.

“Overall the tour was okay. Not a negative to the company there just is not much in São Paulo but you’ll see all the city has to offer in this day trip. The highlight of the tour was the guide Leo. He was very kind and even at the end of the trip assisted me with using the subway and explained how to do it when he didn’t need to.”

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São Paulo: City Highlights Guided Tour - Jardins and the Nossa Senhora do Brasil church
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São Paulo: City Highlights Guided Tour

2.City Highlights Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 307 reviews · 5 hours · from $66

Spend five hours crossing São Paulo by air-conditioned vehicle, from Jardins and Batman’s Alley to Sé Square, Liberdade, and Luz Station. Guide Mauricio is often praised for clear, friendly commentary in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Expect many photo stops, short walks, and a broad first look at the city.

“The guide was very professional. He spoke about the places we visited and explained in detail their historical and cultural significance. He didn't forget to include anecdotes and interesting observations. The journey in the air-conditioned bus with other tourists was very pleasant.”

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Private São Paulo City Tour - Starting at your hotel, airport, or chosen address
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Private São Paulo City Tour

3.Private São Paulo City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 264 reviews · 4 hours

Build a four-hour São Paulo route with a private guide and car or van. See sights such as Paulista Avenue, Se Cathedral Square, Luz Station, Pacaembu Stadium, and Ibirapuera Park, while guides including Pedro, Mauro, Isaac, Marlene, and Viviane adapt the day to your interests.

“Very courteous and knowledgeable guide. Got to see many places and learn about the history”

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São Paulo: Downtown Historical Bike Tour - Portinha183 Café and the ride toward Paulista Avenue
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São Paulo: Downtown Historical Bike Tour

4.Downtown Historical Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 191 reviews · 3 hours · from $85

Ride 9 to 12 miles through São Paulo with UrbanBikeSP, starting at Portinha183 Café in Vila Mariana. Guides such as Juliana, Arthur, Pedro, and Roberto lead small groups through Paulista Avenue, downtown, Luz, Sé, and Liberdade, with bikes, helmets, water, snacks, and local history included.

“The guide Arhur was fantastic. He was very friendly, very informative and obviously very passionate about the city São Paulo. He took lots of photos and videos and ensured safety using his phone instead of getting his out. Great way to see a section of the city.”

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From São Paulo: Santos, São Vicente & Guarujá Day Trip - The morning begins with Santos coffee and architecture
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From São Paulo: Santos, São Vicente & Guarujá Day Trip

5.Santos, São Vicente & Guarujá Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 165 reviews · 12 hours · from $110

Spend 12 hours on Brazil’s coast with a bilingual guide such as Mauricio, Maria, Diogo, or Brenda. Visit Santos’ Coffee Museum, stop at São Vicente’s Itararé Beach, ride the optional cable car, and relax at Guarujá’s Enseada Beach. Hotel pickup is included in central São Paulo.

“This tour is a very good way to get to see the coastal towns near São Paulo in one day. It takes you to the historic sites as well as the beaches for swimming.”

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City Tour Meet São Paulo Half-Day - Batman Alley and São Paulo’s street-art identity
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City Tour Meet São Paulo Half-Day

6.City Tour Meet São Paulo Half-Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 150 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $67

This 4 to 5-hour São Paulo city tour uses an air-conditioned vehicle and a bilingual guide to connect Batman Alley, Paulista Avenue, Ibirapuera Park, Liberdade, the historic center, MAC’s rooftop, and Luz Station. Guides such as Mauricio, Edson, Carla, and Josafat have led tours, though commentary may be shared across English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

“Saw nice parts of the city and learned a lot about the culture and the history of São Paulo!! Pick up at our hotel was good”

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São Paulo: Bar and Street Art Crawl with Local Guide - Walking through Vila Madalena with local context
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São Paulo: Bar and Street Art Crawl with Local Guide

7.Bar and Street Art Crawl with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 102 reviews · 3 hours · from $43

Meet Leticia at the SATÉLITE gas station in Pinheiros for a three-hour walk through Vila Madalena and Beco do Batman. Learn about São Paulo’s graffiti artists, visit local bars and galleries, and finish with Brazilian snacks and drinks. Food and beverages cost extra.

“I had such a fun and lovely day on this tour! Leticia was friendly, energetic, and made everyone feel comfortable. The group was great and the atmosphere was full of good vibes. I’d definitely recommend this experience to anyone visiting São Paulo! 🌿”

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São Paulo 5 Hour Private Tour With Fruit Tasting - Nossa Senhora do Brasil, a polished church in Jardim América
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São Paulo 5 Hour Private Tour With Fruit Tasting

8.São Paulo 5 Hour Private Tour With Fruit Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $161Top rated

Spend five hours with a private guide such as Isaac, Mauro, Pedro, or Julianna, traveling by air-conditioned vehicle through São Paulo’s key sights. You’ll see Paulista Avenue, Batman Alley, Sé Cathedral, Mercadão, Ibirapuera Park, and MAC USP, with airport pickup available.

“The best tour I took during my trip, and I took quite a few tours. My guide, Isaac, was super knowledgeable and I learned so much about the history of Brazil. He clearly has good relationships with the people at the places he takes you. The fruit tasting was great! I saw all the main highlights of São Paulo, even more than I saw on a different 8 hour tour of São Paulo. If you want a great tour of São Paulo, I cannot recommend this one enough”

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Sao Paulo: Downtown-Center History Walking Tour - in English - Starting beneath Edifício Itália at 10:00 am
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Sao Paulo: Downtown-Center History Walking Tour – in English

9.Downtown-Center History Walking Tour – in English

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $31Best value

Join Giuliano for a two-hour English walking tour through São Paulo’s historic center. See Edifício Itália, Copan, the Municipal Theatre, Pátio do Colégio, Sé Cathedral, and Liberdade, while learning the city’s social and cultural story in a group of no more than 10.

“Good informative tour and the price was cheap. The guide spoke multiple languages fluently and was very well informed and friendly.”

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Sao Paulo: Downtown-Center Walking Tour | 2 Hours - English - Galeria Metrópole and São Paulo’s changing center
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Sao Paulo: Downtown-Center Walking Tour | 2 Hours – English

10.Downtown-Center Walking Tour | 2 Hours – English

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 84 reviews · 2 hours · from $37

Join Giuliano for a two-hour, English-only walk from Edifício Itália to Liberdade. You’ll see Copan, Galeria do Rock, São Paulo Cathedral, Pateo do Collegio, and more, with history, architecture, social context, and practical food tips in a small group of up to 10.

“Guilano was a great guide. We've learned a lot about the history of Sao Paulo and he was able to answer all of our questions. Furthermore he provided some information about secret spots to find vegetarian food in Sao Paulo. We can highly recommend him as a guide, especially for the first days of your stay in Sao Paulo to get inspired for further places to visit.”

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6 Hour Ayrton Senna Tour – The Greatest Formula 1 Drivers of all Time - Avenida Europa and São Paulo’s supercar strip
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6 Hour Ayrton Senna Tour – The Greatest Formula 1 Drivers of all Time

11.6 Hour Ayrton Senna Tour – The Greatest Formula 1 Drivers of all Time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $210

Spend six hours tracing Ayrton Senna’s São Paulo story with a private bilingual guide and door-to-door transport. See Eduardo Kobra’s huge Senna mural, Avenida Europa’s supercar showrooms, Interlagos, his grave, and the Speed, Soul and Emotion monument. Guides Danilo and Bruno are noted for their car knowledge.

“Bruno was a great guide. He showed us around and explained alot to us. I would recommend this tour if you would like to see the sites of Aryton.”

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Gift Card Gift Surprise Someone Special - by Venus' Secret Spa - Sao Paulo - The setting at R. Costa Carvalho, 187
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Gift Card Gift Surprise Someone Special – by Venus’ Secret Spa – Sao Paulo

12.Gift Card Gift Surprise Someone Special – by Venus’ Secret Spa – Sao Paulo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $288

Treat one person to a 2-hour-45-minute Day Spa Mini at Venus’ Secret Spa in Pinheiros. The package includes a facial mix massage, relaxing body massage, and shower bath. Simone can assist international buyers through WhatsApp, including English-language help and PayPal payment support.

“Simone was very helpful as I was purchasing a gift voucher for a friend. She was quick to respond on WhatsApp and was able to assist with my international payment using PayPal and it was a very easy process. I will definitely purchase again and look forward to hearing how the Spa Day goes!”

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8-Hour Private Tour São Paulo: Major Tourist Attractions–Optional Airport Pickup - Ibirapuera Park and the city view from MAC
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8-Hour Private Tour São Paulo: Major Tourist Attractions–Optional Airport Pickup

13.8-Hour Private Tour São Paulo: Major Tourist Attractions–Optional Airport Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $254

Spend eight hours with a private guide touring São Paulo’s key sights, from Ibirapuera Park and Sé Cathedral to the Municipal Market, Paulista Avenue, Batman Alley, and Jardins. Hotel pickup is included, and you can add airport pickup at GRU, making this a useful choice for a long layover.

“My family and I had an excellent time on this tour with Bruno during our first visit to Brazil. He’s extremely knowledgeable about São Paulo’s history and was able to answer every question we threw at him with extensive detail. He was also able to customize the tour to fit our interests and provided local tips that only a seasoned tour guide with years of experience in the craft would be able to offer. Bruno picked us up from our hotel on time in a very clean vehicle and dropped us off on time as well. I’d recommend Bruno to anyone visiting São Paulo without reservation”

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São Paulo City: 5-Hour Private Tour - Ibirapuera Park and the city’s modern side
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São Paulo City: 5-Hour Private Tour

14.São Paulo City: 5-Hour Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 77 reviews · 5 hours · from $165

Spend five hours with a bilingual guide such as Fabio, Doris, or Luis, touring São Paulo by private vehicle and on foot. You’ll see the cathedral, Municipal Market, Liberdade, Paulista Avenue, Vila Madalena, and Beco do Batman, with time to adjust the route to your interests.

“Doris our guide was very knowledgeable and experienced, importantly customer oriented as she approached the tour based on our interests & was fluid in the sequence of sites we were to cover. Overall the private tour was comfortable, enjoyable and thought provoking. A good way to see the city !”

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Half-Day City Private Tour of São Paulo from GRU airport or any hotel - Ibirapuera Park, museums, and Niemeyer’s modern city
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Half-Day City Private Tour of São Paulo from GRU airport or any hotel

15.Half-Day City Private Tour of São Paulo from GRU airport or any hotel

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 76 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $156

Use a private car and flexible schedule to sample São Paulo from GRU airport or your hotel. Guide Roberto is frequently praised for clear English, local insight, safe driving, and adapting the route. Expect Batman Alley, Ibirapuera Park, the Sé Cathedral, Liberdade, and Mercado Municipal, with time for selected museums.

“Our guide Roberto was very nice and very knowledgeable of his city. We got to see a lot, but without being rushed. I highly recommend this tour :)”

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