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Discover Sao Paulo History Guided Tour
2 Adults x $28.82
$57.64
Approx Total
$57.64
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Guided tour
Overview
São Paulo proudly hosts some of the world's largest immigrant communities, including Italians, Japanese, Syrian-Lebanese, and more. During our exploration, we'll uncover the fascinating history of this city, from its first skyscraper in Latin America to the pre-existing Tupi nation and the ancient South American pathways that once crisscrossed these lands.
Our journey will take us through the “new” center and the historic downtown, where we'll discover the enduring legacies of Jesuits, conquerors, churches, banks, migrants, and immigrants. Along the way, I'll illustrate how São Paulo has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past century, providing insights into what it's like to live here today.
Prepare to ascend to the city's heights, where you'll be awed by its sheer vastness, only to then dive into its vibrant communities, immersing yourself in a kaleidoscope of colors, scents, and hidden details.
This is my daily life in this captivating, beautiful chaos!
Itinerary
Edificio Copan
The Copan, according to weather conditions, offers a visit to its terrace for free, we'll get an overview of our walk from this incredible spot (visit currently not available)
20 minutes
Theatro Municipal De Sao Paulo (Pass By)
We'll make a stop to see it's architecture from outside and discover how the city was getting the biggest metropolis of the Americas in the last 100 years!
Santuario e Convento Sao Francisco de Assis
We'll visit the the Church Third Order of São Francisco and the University of Law
15 minutes
Edificio Martinelli (Pass By)
Once here we'll finally talk money! This was the highest skyscraper of Latin America when was built in the 1929 and we'll be in the historical financial district of Sao Paulo with plenty of banks and fascinating buildings
Mosteiro De Sao Bento
Impossible to visit Sao Paulo without having a look at this incredible gem of the German Beuron Art School
15 minutes
Antigo Banco de Sao Paulo (Pass By)
This example of Art Deco will be an important spot of our path
Mosteiro De Sao Bento
We'll make a stop at this Monastery just to appreciate a stunning different architecture very peculiar for the city of Sao Paulo
10 minutes
Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (Pass By)
This as well, once the most important bank of Sao Paulo will be visited from outside
Catedral da Se de Sao Paulo
One of the biggest Cathedrals in the world will be our passage to the Japanese neighborhood
10 minutes
Liberdade Street Market
Here we'll be finally at the end of our tour where we I'll introduce you to the asian area of the city not without showing some secret about this incredible place
15 minutes
Pateo do Collegio
If we really wanna understand how the city started, it is more than necessary to make a stop at this place, the old Jesuit Schoolyard of Sao Paulo, where the city was founded in 1554
15 minutes
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Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
it is a walk of about 3.5 km
Free Cancellation
June 19100% refund
June 20No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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This tour is a must when you first arrive, especially if you haven’t been to São Paulo before!
Published on Mar, 2025
What a great tour! I learnt so much about Brasil history . If you want to do this tour, I would suggest do it on your first day. São Paulo isn’t at all as it may seem. We were given many ideas and tips of what to do and how to get around. An excellent tour of two hours for a fair cost.
Nice history lesson
Published on Feb, 2025
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!
Brought São Paulo to life
Published on Feb, 2025
Lots of interesting historical and contemporary facts about SP putting the whole city into context delivered in an interesting and humorous way
Well organized and...
Published on Jan, 2025
Well organized and learned historical facts of the city. Our tour guide was well informed and did a great job
An excellent introduction to this beautiful city
Published on Jan, 2025
With just 3 guests our tour was intimate & fast paced
We visited many areas but didn't feel rushed
Our guide was engaging & interesting
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