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Private Sao Paulo Architectural Discovery Tour - Exploring Unique Designs and Structures

Private Sao Paulo Architectural Discovery Tour - Exploring Unique Designs and Structures

5 hours
Easy

Explore the architectural delights of Sao Paulo, a city where colonial, modern, contemporary, and art deco styles blend seamlessly. Embark on a journey that showcases the beauty in architectural designs, elevated by the insights of an expert guide. Our tour starts in the Higienopolis area, revealing a stunning contrast between historic and modern architectures. As we meander through the city center, witness the elegant fusion of 19th-century European influences with cutting-edge structures.

Noteworthy mentions include Paulo Mendes da Rocha, a Pritzker Prize laureate, and Oscar Niemeyer, whose revolutionary modernist designs dot the city. The tour continues along Paulista and Faria Lima avenues, home to iconic skyscrapers, and concludes in Jardim America, Sao Paulo's first planned neighborhood. Join us to discover the architectural wonders that define Sao Paulo.

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Immerse yourself in the architectural wonders of Sao Paulo, a city that showcases a diverse range of styles from colonial and modern to contemporary and art deco. This architecture tour offers a unique opportunity to appreciate the beauty and intricacy of design that might appear mundane to the untrained eye but comes alive when explored alongside an expert guide.

The journey begins in the Higienopolis area, a prime spot to witness the striking contrast between the old and the new, where ancient colonial homes stand in harmony beside sleek modern structures. As you wander through the heart of Sao Paulo, marvel at the seamless blend of 19th-century European influences with the city's more avant-garde architectural accomplishments.

No exploration of Sao Paulo's architectural landscape would be complete without homage to Paulo Mendes da Rocha, the celebrated Pritzker Architecture Prize laureate, and Oscar Niemeyer, whose revolutionary modernist designs dot the cityscape.

The tour proceeds along the bustling avenues of Paulista and Faria Lima, lined with emblematic skyscrapers, and concludes in Jardim America, the city's first planned neighborhood. Discover the architectural marvels that define Sao Paulo and gain insights into the buildings that have shaped the city's identity.

Itinerary

Sao Paulo Architecture Tour

Explore the eclectic mix of colonial, modern, contemporary, and art deco buildings in Sao Paulo on this architecture tour. Be amazed by the designs that might seem common at first but reveal their genius under the guidance of an expert.

Discover Higienopolis

Begin your journey in Higienopolis, observing the stark contrast between the old and the new. Marvel at the coexistence of colonial houses and modern architecture, maintaining the area's harmony.

Stroll through Downtown Sao Paulo

Experience the blend of 19th-century European styles with modern architecture in the city center. Icons like Paulo Mendes da Rocha and Oscar Niemeyer have left their mark here, showcasing Sao Paulo's architectural innovation.

Visit Paulista and Faria Lima Avenues

Witness the modern skyscrapers of Paulista and Faria Lima avenues, and explore Jardim America, the first planned area in the city. These sites embody the essence of Sao Paulo's architectural ambition.

Detailed Itinerary

Higienopolis

Explore Higienopolis, an affluent district since Sao Paulo's early days. Admire eclectic, neoclassical, and art deco styles among the homes of coffee barons and modernist buildings, all protected as historical heritage.

Historical Downtown

Walk through historical downtown Sao Paulo to witness the city's growth from a small village to a bustling metropolis. Learn about the architects who've shaped the city's skyline.

Paulista Avenue

Paulista Avenue showcases architectural styles spanning 130 years, from old mansions to cutting-edge green buildings, depicting the city's historical and architectural significance.

Brigadeiro Faria Lima Avenue

Discover modern architecture in Brazil's main business district, with highlights like the Pátio Victor Malzoni, blending modernity with history.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • Transport by fully-equipped vehicle.
  • Professional licensed private tour guide.
  • Private driver for groups bigger 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
  • VAT, all taxes, handling charges and parking fees during stops.
  • Hotels pickups and drop-offs. (Within São Paulo)

Exclusions

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

Important Notes

Discover Sao Paulo's diverse architecture on a tour exploring colonial, modern, contemporary, and art deco styles. Start at Higienopolis to see old and new coexist harmoniously. Walk through the city center to observe 19th-century European styles alongside modern architecture. Highlights include works by Paulo Mendes da Rocha, a Pritzker Prize laureate, and Oscar Niemeyer's modern designs. The tour also covers the modern skyscrapers along Paulista and Faria Lima avenues and Jardim America, the city's first planned area.

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Pick-up and drop-off within Sao Paulo city limits or its greater area; excludes countryside or coastal areas
  • Hotel pick-up instructions include driver or tour guide contacting you through the hotel
  • Contact numbers provided for assistance

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