8-Hour Private Tour São Paulo: Major Tourist Attractions–Optional Airport Pickup
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 84 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is 8-Hour Private Tour São Paulo: Major Tourist Attractions–Optional Airport Pickup worth booking?
8-Hour Private Tour São Paulo: Major Tourist Attractions–Optional Airport Pickup is a 8-hour experience in Sao Paulo, Brazil, from $228 per person. It scores 86 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 84 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 86 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (84)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $228 per person
Come with us to discover the most iconic corners of Sao Paulo. Along the way, see huge skyscrapers, historical buildings, viewpoints, monuments and a lot of world-class art. After pick-up at your hotel, we get through the neighborhoods of Brooklin and Itaim, where we see huge office blocks and luxurious hotels. See the cable-stayed bridge, have a stop at the popular Ibirapuera Park, climb up to the terrace of the MAC museum to enjoy a unique panoramic view of the city. Then we drive along the iconic May 23 ave. towards the Japanese neighborhood. Afterward, stop at the Sé Cathedral and continue on getting across the downtown passing by several historical buildings with a 40-min break at the Municipal Market. We then visit the Jardins neighborhood, Oscar Freire St, and the Batman’s alley full of colorful graffitis. Our next stop is at the multicultural Paulista Ave. This tour is designed to be flexible featuring a broad range of possible sights to see based on your preferences.
What you get
About this experience
Come with us to discover the most iconic corners of Sao Paulo. Along the way, see huge skyscrapers, historical buildings, viewpoints, monuments and a lot of world-class art. After pick-up at your hotel, we get through the neighborhoods of Brooklin and Itaim, where we see huge office blocks and luxurious hotels. See the cable-stayed bridge, have a stop at the popular Ibirapuera Park, climb up to the terrace of the MAC museum to enjoy a unique panoramic view of the city. Then we drive along the iconic May 23 ave. towards the Japanese neighborhood. Afterward, stop at the Sé Cathedral and continue on getting across the downtown passing by several historical buildings with a 40-min break at the Municipal Market. We then visit the Jardins neighborhood, Oscar Freire St, and the Batman’s alley full of colorful graffitis. Our next stop is at the multicultural Paulista Ave. This tour is designed to be flexible featuring a broad range of possible sights to see based on your preferences.
What's included
Included
- VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops, airport Greet & Meet service.
- Professional licensed private tour guide.
- Transport by fully-equipped vehicle.
- Hotels and airport pickup and drop-off. (Within São Paulo and its greater area limits)
- Private driver for groups bigger than 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
Not included
- Entrance fees, although the tour is not aimed to get into sights that charge admission fees.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities (optional)
What you'll see and do
Ponte Estaiada Octavio Frias de Oliveira
Catch a glimpse of the magnificent São Paulo’s postcard bridge, the suspended bridge in X-format with 138-meter structure. The Bridge is the only one in the world formed by two lanes in independent curves! Do not miss it out!!!
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Parque Ibirapuera
Visit the Ibirapuera Park that was elected by the “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.
15 minutes here
Monument to the Bandeiras
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.
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Museum of Contemporary Art - MAC USP Ibirapuera
Don't miss out on an incredible 360º view covering a large part of the city of São Paulo from MAC, which faces Ibirapuera Park.
30 minutes here
Liberdade Street Market
The Liberdade neighborhood is the Japanese area. It's 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.
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Catedral da Se de Sao Paulo
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.
15 minutes here
Pateo do Collegio
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.
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Mosteiro De Sao Bento
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.
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Muro dos Arcos da Avenida 23 de Maio
World’s largest vertical garden along its walls.
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Matarazzo Building City Hall Of Sao Paulo
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.
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Museum Theatro Municipal of Sao Paulo
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.
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Julio Prestes Railway Station
The Julio Prestes station is a historical building that is an actual train station. In addition, it's a concert house for the São Paulo Symphonic Orchestra.
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Estacao da Luz
Luz Station has played a big role in the history of Brazil. Over the past century, the station has become a gateway for millions of immigrants, from where they came by train after they arrived in Brazil at the port of Santos. The mass wave of immigrants upgraded the then small town of São Paulo to an important metropolis along the 20th century.
10 minutes here
Mercado Municipal de Sao Paulo
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.
40 minutes here
Paulista Avenue
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.
15 minutes here
Jardins
Jardins neighborhood is certainly one of the most elegant and significant neighborhoods in the city of São Paulo. Many options for leisure, entertainment, culture, fancy shopping area and boutiques, restaurants, hotel chains, etc…
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Rua 25 de Marco
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.
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Paroquia Nossa Senhora do Brasil
Sistine-chapel like church that has plenty of paintings on the ceiling that is breathless. The church was inspired in Brazilian and Portuguese baroque temples. The style is neo-colonial, very popular in São Paulo architecture from the 1920s and 1930s.
15 minutes here
Avenida Europa
Europa Ave. is a great place with dozens of imported car dealerships like Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati & Bentley. It’s well worth the visit to it!
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Jardim Europa
Jardim Europa is one of the most valuable neighborhoods in the city of São Paulo surrounded by luxurious mansions of bankers, politicians, industrialists, entrepreneurs and football players.
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Batman Alley
Visit the heart of the street art in São Paulo, Batman’s 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 there's sure to be something striking and new with each visit.
30 minutes here
Vila Madalena
Visit Vila Madalena which is a reference when it comes artistic expression of all kind. The Vila has evolved into a cultural hub for artists, small private art galleries and studios, several hotspots for street art.
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Rua Oscar Freire Shopping Street
"High-end Boutiques" Oscar Freire St. and its surroundings are known for their luxury stores, but it is very wrong to think that everything there is expensive. In fact, stores concentrate more status than exorbitant prices. Because they are, in general, the largest stores in the chains, they end up receiving stranded products with discounts.
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Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
PICK-UP AT SÃO PAULO HOTEL
Duration: 8 hours: The tour time starts as soon as the customer boards the vehicle and the guide begins providing information. Pickup included
Sunday Special Deal
Only for hotel pickups at 8:00: Enjoy the exact same private tour experience at a special Sunday reduced rate. Available only on Sundays. Pickup included
PICK-UP AT GRU AIRPORT
Duration: 8 hours: The tour time starts as soon as the customer boards the vehicle and the guide begins providing information. FLIGHT INFORMATION: Please inform the flight number and contact details. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, pt, en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Gregtur Turismo
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 84 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
4 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
84 verified traveler reviews for 8-Hour Private Tour São Paulo: Major Tourist Attractions–Optional Airport Pickup. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great
Well explanation, very helpfull when I am looking for Brasilian Corfe and very nice person
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Great tour!
I had an amazing experience touring São Paulo! The guide, Danilo, was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the entire day fun and stress-free. We got to see incredible landmarks, try delicious local food, and learn so much about the city’s culture and history. Everything was well organized, and the pace was perfect. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting São Paulo — definitely a 5-star experience!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your kind words! 😄🌟 We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour and all the highlights of São Paulo. Hope to see you again on another adventure! 🚗✨
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Amazing Guide - Danilo is Exceptional
What a wonderful, personable, and informative tour this was! Our guide, Danilo, was EXCEPTIONAL! His ability to communicate, adjust, and inform our group of friends was a great way to experience Sâo Paulo. The tour itself was set up in a very nice way to coordinate group preferences and the company is amazing - when a communication error booked us the wrong tour it was immediately handled very professionally. Danilo himself added a very personal perspective to the tour which everyone in our group greatly appreciated.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your kind words! 😍 We're thrilled Danilo provided such an exceptional and attentive experience. Hope to see you again on more tours soon! 🌟🚌✨
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Amazing Tour & Even Better Tour Guide!
We had an absolutely wonderful tour of São Paulo with Danilo and couldn’t recommend him more highly. He took us all around the city, including Beco do Batman, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the market, and so many other amazing spots. Danilo was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much fascinating history, culture, and context throughout the day, along with plenty of funny and memorable stories that made the experience even more enjoyable. Beyond being a great guide, he was genuinely personable, kind, and accommodating from start to finish. He made us feel comfortable immediately and went above and beyond to make sure we had a fantastic experience. Truly a sweetheart and an excellent guide. If you’re visiting São Paulo, do yourself a favor and book a tour with Danilo!
Response from the operator: We’re so happy you enjoyed the tour! 😍🎉 Thank you so much for your kind words and we’ll share them with Danilo! 👏🚌💚 Hope to see you again soon! ✨🌎
via Tripadvisor
A perfect introduction to Sao Paulo
A greatest hits tour of SP by car, stopping at many places to get a brief stop - just enough of everything to experience each place while being efficient with time. The guide shared a lot of historical context and current culture information to make it all interesting. Great for small groups or solo.
Response from the operator: Thanks a lot for the kind review! We're happy to hear the tour gave you a great overview of São Paulo and struck the right balance of depth and efficiency. Our guides love mixing history and local culture to bring each stop to life. Come back anytime for a deeper dive!
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Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $228 to $483
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 29
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Who runs this experience
Operated by Gregtur Turismo, who run 85 experiences we rank across 3 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 60.7 and 4 in the 90+ Club.
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8-Hour Private Tour São Paulo: Major Tourist Attractions–Optional Airport Pickup: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Sao Paulo.
How much does 8-Hour Private Tour São Paulo: Major Tourist Attractions–Optional Airport Pickup cost?
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Prices start at $228 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Sao Paulo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 8-Hour Private Tour São Paulo: Major Tourist Attractions–Optional Airport Pickup take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Sao Paulo is not rushed.
Is 8-Hour Private Tour São Paulo: Major Tourist Attractions–Optional Airport Pickup worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 86 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 84 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Sao Paulo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 8-Hour Private Tour São Paulo: Major Tourist Attractions–Optional Airport Pickup?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 8-Hour Private Tour São Paulo: Major Tourist Attractions–Optional Airport Pickup suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book 8-Hour Private Tour São Paulo: Major Tourist Attractions–Optional Airport Pickup?
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Around 29 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Sao Paulo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Sao Paulo and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 8-Hour Private Tour São Paulo: Major Tourist Attractions–Optional Airport Pickup start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Sao Paulo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Sao Paulo?
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On Outty we rank every Sao Paulo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Best of Rio in One Day: Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf & Local Lunch, 5-hour Private Tour Of São Paulo With Its Main Sights – Optional Airport Pickup, 6-Hour Classic Half-Day Private Tour of São Paulo – Optional Airport Pickup. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Sao Paulo?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Sao Paulo?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in 8-Hour Private Tour São Paulo: Major Tourist Attractions–Optional Airport Pickup?
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Included: VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops, airport Greet & Meet service; Professional licensed private tour guide; Transport by fully-equipped vehicle; Hotels and airport pickup and drop-off. (Within São Paulo and its greater area limits); and Private driver for groups bigger than 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle the. Not included: Entrance fees, although the tour is not aimed to get into sights that charge admission fee; Food and drinks; and Gratuities (optional). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does 8-Hour Private Tour São Paulo: Major Tourist Attractions–Optional Airport Pickup include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 450 listed pickup locations in and around Sao Paulo. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is 8-Hour Private Tour São Paulo: Major Tourist Attractions–Optional Airport Pickup offered in?
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It is offered in German, Portuguese, English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for 8-Hour Private Tour São Paulo: Major Tourist Attractions–Optional Airport Pickup?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is 8-Hour Private Tour São Paulo: Major Tourist Attractions–Optional Airport Pickup wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to 8-Hour Private Tour São Paulo: Major Tourist Attractions–Optional Airport Pickup if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Sao Paulo. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about 8-Hour Private Tour São Paulo: Major Tourist Attractions–Optional Airport Pickup?
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Across 84 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
What booking options are available for 8-Hour Private Tour São Paulo: Major Tourist Attractions–Optional Airport Pickup?
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There are 3 options to choose from, including PICK-UP AT SÃO PAULO HOTEL, Sunday Special Deal, PICK-UP AT GRU AIRPORT. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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