Full Day Private Beach Tour Santos – Culture, History & Beach (Pickup São Paulo)
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Is Full Day Private Beach Tour Santos – Culture, History & Beach (Pickup São Paulo) worth booking?
Full Day Private Beach Tour Santos – Culture, History & Beach (Pickup São Paulo) is a 8-hour experience in Sao Paulo, Brazil, from $81 per person. It scores 80 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 51 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 80 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (51)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $81 per person
Get yourself out of a rut taking a guided tour in the beach town of Santos visiting its most significant sights to have an overview of it. Along the way, encounter beautiful beaches, historical attractions and a graceful
What you get
- Hotels airport pickup and drop-off. (Within São Paulo and its greater area limits)
- Professional licensed private tour guide.
- VAT, all taxes, tolls, handling charges, parking fees during stops and airport Greet & Meet service.
- Transport by fully-equipped vehicle.
- Private driver for groups bigger than 4 people. Otherwise, the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
About this experience
Get yourself out of a rut taking a guided tour in the beach town of Santos visiting its most significant sights to have an overview of it. Along the way, encounter beautiful beaches, historical attractions and a graceful downtown. Visit the Coffee Museum, one of the most emblematic places in Santos and learn about the coffee importance for the Brazilian socio-economic development. Afterward, take a ride on an exciting funicular tram to the top of a hill and savor one of the best views of Santos contemplating the port area, the historical downtown and nearby cities. Visit the Porchat island and admire the spectacular views of the shoreline of Santos. Here, you can decide if you want to enjoy free time having a tasty lunch in a local restaurant or relaxing on a sandy beach having appetizers and drinks beachfront. See below on the "what to expect section" other things to do in Santos to guide you on planing your 8-hour perfect excursion. The actual tour can be totally personalized.
What's included
Included
- Hotels airport pickup and drop-off. (Within São Paulo and its greater area limits)
- Professional licensed private tour guide.
- VAT, all taxes, tolls, handling charges, parking fees during stops and airport Greet & Meet service.
- Transport by fully-equipped vehicle.
- Private driver for groups bigger than 4 people. Otherwise, the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
Not included
- Entrance fees and admission fees.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities (optional)
What you'll see and do
Museo De Cafe
Have a breakfast at the stylish coffee shop of the coffee museum in Santos, and visit it to learn about the importance of the coffee for Brazilian socio-economic development. The coffee shop offers the opportunity to try out all the types and aromas of coffees grounded right before drinking. Built in the richest times of the city, the imposing Coffee Museum is an eclectic style building opened in 1922 to be the Santos Stock Exchange. It has a luxury finish with imported materials such as marble Carrara and Bohemian crystal chandeliers.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Monte Serrat
Ride on a trem upwards Monte Serrat which is a peak that has a superb panoramic viewpoint from the former old casino on the top of it. The access to the hill is made by a funicular system (called the cable car of Monte Serrat) that connects the top hill to the center of the city and departs every half hour. From its viewpoint, it is possible to have a complete view of the port, the urban part of Santos and surroundings, Bertioga Canal, Estuary and Barnabé and Santo Amaro Islands. At the top of peak lays a 17-century Chapel of Our Lady of Monte Serrat, patron saint of the city and one of the historical attractions of it, dating from 1603.
40 minutes here · Admission not included
Porchat Island
Admire the marvelous view of the shoreline of Santos and the city of "Saint Vincent" (First permanent Portuguese settlement in Brazil) from Niemeyer’s monument on the top of Porchat Island hill. You'll be able to see the whole shore, ships on the horizon, waves being formed, people like ants and paragliders flying around! The belvedere was projected by the famous Oscar Niemeyer Architect, and inaugurated in 2002 due to 500th year of Brazil's "Discovery". It purely makes this place even more special! In addition, you can enjoy a good lunch at a nice restaurant beside the Niemeyer’s monument. It is an obligatory stop while you are in Santos.
20 minutes here
Spend some time at the well-maintained beach with the world's largest beachfront garden according to Guinness Book of Records. The beach has a variety of trees, plants and flowers spread between the street and the edge of the sidewalk by the sand. Several exercises stations and cycle tracks if you are in a mood to exercise, or benches to sit down and relaxing sipping on a cold coconut water directly from the fruit, long white sandy beaches for recreation and sunbathing, a variety of options to eat from, and very colorful vendors all over its extension.
40 minutes here
Museu Pele
The Pelé museum presents the history of the word's most famous and genius football player, Pelé. Pelé played for Santos, which is why there is a museum dedicated to him in this city. The 5-story building museum has a very comprehensive collection of prizes and highlights about the 2 football World cups won by Pelé, photos and video footage, interesting facts about special matches, timeline of his life, and much more. The museum is English speaking friendly and doesn’t cost much to go in. A good way to spend a couple of hours in Santos.
40 minutes here · Admission not included
Municipal Botanical Garden of Santos
It’s is an ecological park aimed to preserve different species of plants and to cultivate the seedlings that supply the gardens of the beach and streets of the city. It has a fountain and a wooden deck over a lake, and yet, a living collection of more than 300 vegetal species, divided into 20 collections. It emphasizes species of the Atlantic and Amazon forests, besides a grove of the so-call Brazil-wood tree that gave the name for our country.
30 minutes here
Catedral de Santos
A cathedral is Gothic mixed style architecture, its construction began in 1909, but it was not until 1951 that it was fully completed. It has frescoes by Benedito Calixto and images of the Sacred Heart in the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament. It’s something to not be missed!
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Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Standard Private Tour
Pickup included
Monday Special Deal:
Only for hotel pickups at 8:00: Enjoy the exact same private tour experience at a special Mondays reduced rate. Available only on Mondays. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- 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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Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 1+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $81 to $492
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 18
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 80
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Full Day Private Beach Tour Santos – Culture, History & Beach (Pickup São Paulo): questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Sao Paulo.
How much does Full Day Private Beach Tour Santos – Culture, History & Beach (Pickup São Paulo) cost?
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Prices start at $81 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 Full Day Private Beach Tour Santos – Culture, History & Beach (Pickup São Paulo) 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 Full Day Private Beach Tour Santos – Culture, History & Beach (Pickup São Paulo) worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 80 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 51 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Sao Paulo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Full Day Private Beach Tour Santos – Culture, History & Beach (Pickup São Paulo)?
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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 Full Day Private Beach Tour Santos – Culture, History & Beach (Pickup São Paulo) suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 1. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 8-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Full Day Private Beach Tour Santos – Culture, History & Beach (Pickup São Paulo)?
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Around 18 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 Full Day Private Beach Tour Santos – Culture, History & Beach (Pickup São Paulo) 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, São Paulo’s Full Day City Tour: Main City Sights – (Shared Group), 5-hour Private Tour Of São Paulo With Its Main Sights – 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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