São Paulo Layover Tour: Private 6-Hour Exploration of Main Sights from GRU Airport

Embark on a Fascinating 6-Hour Guided Tour of São Paulo

Embark on a 6-hour guided tour which will take you through the city. Explore the Paulista Ave. area, the sophisticated south and southwest areas of São Paulo. Drive through business districts such as Brooklin and Itaim. Visit historical sites such as City hall, Tea Viaduct, Shopping Light.

Stop and marvel at historic buildings including Italian Terrace, Copan, and Eiffel. Feel the vibrance of the city as you discover streets such March 25th St., May 23rd Ave., Oscar Freire St., and Europa Ave. Visit must-see sights like the Obelisk, Bandeiras Monument and Ibirapuera Park. Marvel at religious sites such as Sé Cathedral, Saint Benedict Monastery, Church Nossa Sra. do Brasil.

Enjoy time for shopping, photos, and eating as you explore. Learn how São Paulo started as a small village and became the largest city in the Southern hemisphere, and one of the largest cities in the world.

This tour is designed to be flexible featuring a broad range of possible sights to see based on your wishes.

Itinerary: Day 1

• Visit the Ibirapuera Park that was elected by The Guardian magazine the best Park in the world. The Park is must-see for those who want to be enchanted by the beauty of its lake and water fountain. The park also has 3 outstanding art museums MAC, MAM and Afro-Brazil museum with their great art that played a big role on the deserved winning election of the park.
• Anyone visiting the Ibirapuera Park cannot miss this monument in honor of the early settlers, which is one of the most famous postal cards in São Paulo.
• Dont miss out on an incredible 360° view covering a large part of the city of São Paulo from MAC, which faces Ibirapuera Park.
• Worlds largest vertical garden along its walls.
• The Liberdade neighborhood is the Japanese area. Its where every weekend takes place the Art, Craft and Culture Fair. Neighborhood lighting poles catch tourists attention and characterize the region for its beautiful Japanese style lamps.
• Visit the Sé Cathedral which was inspired by medieval European churches. The imposing construction marks the center of São Paulo (the ground zero of the city is at Sé Square), a very busy area.
• Historic São Paulo founding site and museum of the city. With the intention to teach and catechize the natives, the Jesuits built the first school and began what 4 centuries later would become the largest city in the Southern hemisphere.
• The San Benedictine Monastery is one of those sacred tips that also applies to people who are not religious. The building hosted Pope Benedict XVI during his visit to Brazil. Believers are attracted by the masses with Gregorian chants, and shop with breads, cakes, cookies and jams made by the monks themselves and whose recipes are secular.
• Inaugurated in 1939 to host one of the largest industrial conglomerates in Brazilian history, the Matarazzo Industries. Designed by the favorite architect of the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, the Italian Marcello Piacentini. Nowadays, this is the headquarters of the city administration.
• Considered a postcard of São Paulo, the Municipal Theater is one of the most important historical places in town due to several important cultural events that took place in its facilities like the Week of Modern Art of 1922.
• São Paulo Municipal Market is one of the main attractions of the city and a mandatory stop for everyone visit São Paulo. Do not miss out on the myriad of fruits, nuts, wines, cheeses, beers, food etc.. A summary of Brasil can be found in it.
• With so much variety of products, it is possible to get lost on the famous 25 de Março St.. It receives about 400 thousand people daily who go in search of the good prices of the 5,000 registered stores from tchotchkes and sewing supplies.
• Walk through the fascinating Paulista avenue. A place that is sure to impress you not only with its appearance, but also with its much rich history that may seem common in the eyes of some, but in the company of an expert tour guide can be mind-blowing.
• Visit the heart of the street art in São Paulo, Batmans alley is an area where virtually no surface is left untouched. This lengthy stretch of high-walled residences in Vila Madalena, showcases some of the most impressive spray paint murals around. The constantly changing nature of the art form means theres sure to be something striking and new with each visit.

Inclusions

• Hotels and airport pickup and drop-off. (Within São Paulo and its greater area limits)
• VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops, airport Greet & Meet service.
• Private driver for groups bigger than 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
• Professional licensed private tour guide.
• Transport by fully-equipped vehicle.

Exclusions

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

Embark on a 6-hour guided tour through the city including the Paulista Ave. area, the south and southwest of São Paulo. You will drive through business districts like Brooklin and Itaim, and visit historical sites such as City Hall, Tea Viaduct, and Shopping Light. Marvel at historic buildings like Italian Terrace, Copan, and Eiffel. Discover vibrant streets such as March 25th St., May 23rd Ave., Oscar Freire St., and Europa Ave. Must-see sights include the Obelisk, Bandeiras Monument, and Ibirapuera Park, along with religious sites like Sé Cathedral, Saint Benedict Monastery, and Church Nossa Sra. do Brasil. The tour allows time for shopping, photos, and eating, and shares the history of how São Paulo grew to its current size. This flexible tour is tailored to your preferences.

• Infants must not sit on laps
• Not suitable for pets
• No public transportation nearby
• Not stroller accessible
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Airport arrival instructions: A staff member will meet you at the arrivals area with a sign bearing your name and escort you to your private transfer vehicle. Provide your flight information for airport pick-ups to ensure timely service.
• Hotel pick-up instructions: The driver or guide will have the hotel front desk contact you upon arrival. If you cannot locate the driver, call the provided emergency numbers.
• Pick-up information: Specify your pick-up point within the city limits of São Paulo or its greater area at booking. No pick-ups in the countryside or coastal areas.
• Drop-off instructions: Specify your drop-off point within São Paulo city limits or its greater area at booking. No drop-offs in the countryside or coastal areas.