Full Day Private Beach Tour Santos & Guarujá – Combine Culture, History & Beach in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brazil

Full Day Private Beach Tour Santos & Guarujá – Combine Culture, History & Beach

Outty Ranking 78 4.9 · 38 traveler reviews10 hoursFrom $306
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Outty Ranking

78/100

Strongly Recommended. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.9/5

Based on 38 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Full Day Private Beach Tour Santos & Guarujá – Combine Culture, History & Beach worth booking?

Full Day Private Beach Tour Santos & Guarujá – Combine Culture, History & Beach is a 10-hour experience in Sao Paulo, Brazil, from $306 per person. It scores 78 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 38 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
78 / 100
Rating
4.9/5 (38)
Duration
10 hours
From
$306 per person

Get ready to spend a relaxing day discovering some of the most beautiful beaches in the coast of the state of São Paulo. There is no better place for enjoying a sunny day than heading down to the delightful beach towns of Santos and Guarujá. Upon pick-up at the São Paulo hotel and travel for 1h30 to the coast. Along the tour, encounter beautiful beaches and city center, viewpoints and ride an exciting funicular tram to the top of a mountain! Visit Santos most important sights like Mont Serrat, Coffee Museum and Porchat Island combined with a sightseeing through its beaches. Then change the pace totally taking the ferry boat to go to the neighboring beach town of Guarujá to relax on a sandy beach, near restaurants, having appetizers and sipping drinks beachfront. Guarujá stands out for a strip of clear soft sand and small waves, ideal for sea bathing. It’s certain a destination for those who want to be closer to nature or lounging around on the sand to pass the time away with style.

What you get

    About this experience

    Get ready to spend a relaxing day discovering some of the most beautiful beaches in the coast of the state of São Paulo. There is no better place for enjoying a sunny day than heading down to the delightful beach towns of Santos and Guarujá. Upon pick-up at the São Paulo hotel and travel for 1h30 to the coast. Along the tour, encounter beautiful beaches and city center, viewpoints and ride an exciting funicular tram to the top of a mountain! Visit Santos most important sights like Mont Serrat, Coffee Museum and Porchat Island combined with a sightseeing through its beaches. Then change the pace totally taking the ferry boat to go to the neighboring beach town of Guarujá to relax on a sandy beach, near restaurants, having appetizers and sipping drinks beachfront. Guarujá stands out for a strip of clear soft sand and small waves, ideal for sea bathing. It’s certain a destination for those who want to be closer to nature or lounging around on the sand to pass the time away with style.

    What's included

    Included

    • Any address pick-up and drop-off are included like hotel, airport or port.
    • VAT, all taxes, handling charges, tolls, parking fees, ferry boat, airport Greet & Meet service.
    • Private driver for groups bigger than 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
    • Transport by fully-equipped vehicles.
    • Licensed bilingual private tour guide.

    Not included

    • Meals and drinks.
    • Entrance fees.
    • Tips. (optional)

    What you'll see and do

    1. Monte Serrat

      Ride on a tram upwards Mont 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 20 minutes. 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.

      40 minutes here · Admission not included

    2. 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.

      40 minutes here · Admission not included

    3. Santos

      Take a sightseeing in the beautiful restored historic center of Santos and drive along the 8-km long of continuous, wide and flat strip of sandy beaches. Santos major highlight is the largest beach garden in the world, recorded in the Book of Records with 5335 meters long, full of flowers and carefully treated trees. Santos is also home to the largest port in Latin America where a huge portion of the Brazilian GDP passes through at a never-ending coming and going the transatlantics.

      40 minutes here

    4. 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!

      30 minutes here

    5. Guaruja

      Guarujá is a classic Brazilian beachfront. A combination of many family-operated businesses, snack bars and restaurants. When you’re hungry, you’ll find plenty of vendors offering all kinds of tasty food, snacks, and drinks. Vendors also rent beach chairs, umbrellas, surfboards, bodyboards, scooters, and much more.

      240 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    de, pt, en, it, fr, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Gregtur Turismo

    Know before you go

    • Service animals allowed
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 38 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    9 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    7 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Food and drink

    3 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Value for money

    2 mentions

    Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.

    Traveler reviews

    38 verified traveler reviews for Full Day Private Beach Tour Santos & Guarujá – Combine Culture, History & Beach. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    394dinah · May 2026

    Santos tour

    Our Santos tour with Danilo Valisserra was outstanding from start to finish. Danilo is the kind of guide you hope for: knowledgeable, passionate, and genuinely engaging. He brought the history of Santos to life with great storytelling, from the Coffee Museum and historic downtown to Pelé’s legacy and the port. He paced the day perfectly, balancing major sights with hidden gems only a local would know. He was punctual, courteous, and went out of his way to accommodate our interests and questions. His English is excellent and he handled logistics seamlessly, making the whole experience effortless.

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your feedback! 😄 We're so glad to hear that the Santos tour was such an incredible experience and that Danilo exceeded your expectations. He truly loves sharing the stories and hidden gems of our city! 🌟 Thank you for your trust, and we look forward to welcoming you again for future tours! 🙏✨

    via Tripadvisor

    Cristian_C · November 2025

    Danilo is one of the best...

    Danilo is one of the best guides we’ve ever met — always smiling, funny, an excelent driver and incredibly knowledgeable about Brazil’s history and culture. In Santos, Danilo guided us through the Port of Santos, Monte Serrat, the Coffee Museum, Rei do Café, and the Pelé Museum, bringing each place to life with stories and history. We visited Orchid garden, a wonderful combination of fauna and flora. We finished the day in Guarujá, enjoying lunch on the beach, ocean time, and a peaceful atmosphere. Conclusion: We highly recommend Danilo to anyone wanting to truly understand and enjoy São Paulo and the coast. An exceptional guide and an unforgettable experience!

    via Viator

    Amanda N · September 2025

    Best beach day!

    We had the best tour from São Paulo to the beaches! Danilo personalized the tour to make sure we had a great day and exceeded our expectations! We would love to take more tours with Danilo when we come back to Brazil.

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your review! 🌊 We’re happy to hear you had such a great beach day and that Danilo personalized the tour for you. We would love to welcome you back to Brazil for more experiences together!

    via Tripadvisor

    audreyf720 · July 2025

    Amazing fun

    I Had an amazing time at the beaches. My tour guide Valiserra, was both knowledgeable and courteous. He made the day so much fun. I learned so much today about the history of coffee museum and enjoyed the parasailing. He made it a point to make my adventure personal. He was wonderful.

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re glad to hear you had such a fun and enriching day at the beaches with Valiserra. It’s great that you enjoyed the Coffee Museum and had an adventure with parasailing too — sounds like a perfect day! We’ll make sure Valiserra sees your message. Hope to welcome you again soon!

    via Tripadvisor

    AUDREY_F · July 2025

    Amazing beach tour

    It was so fun. Lots to see and do. The beaches were beautiful and the town quaint. My tour guide was energetic and knowledgeable. He was such a joy to hang out with.

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to know you had such a fun time and enjoyed both the beaches and the charming town. It’s great to hear your guide made the day even better with his energy and knowledge — we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words. Hope to welcome you back again soon!

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    10 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $306 to $552
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    13
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    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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    Why this scores 78

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)90
    Review evidence (18% weight)63
    Booking momentum (14% weight)55
    Value for money (12% weight)88
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)58
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Full Day Private Beach Tour Santos & Guarujá – Combine Culture, History & Beach: 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 & Guarujá – Combine Culture, History & Beach cost?

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    Prices start at $306 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 & Guarujá – Combine Culture, History & Beach take?

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    Plan for about 10 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 & Guarujá – Combine Culture, History & Beach worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 78 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 38 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 & Guarujá – Combine Culture, History & Beach?

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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 & Guarujá – Combine Culture, History & Beach suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Full Day Private Beach Tour Santos & Guarujá – Combine Culture, History & Beach?

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    Around 13 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 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Full Day Private Beach Tour Santos & Guarujá – Combine Culture, History & Beach 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 Full Day Private Beach Tour Santos & Guarujá – Combine Culture, History & Beach?

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    Included: Any address pick-up and drop-off are included like hotel, airport or port; VAT, all taxes, handling charges, tolls, parking fees, ferry boat, airport Greet & Meet se; Private driver for groups bigger than 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle the; Transport by fully-equipped vehicles; and Licensed bilingual private tour guide. Not included: Meals and drinks; Entrance fees; and Tips. (optional). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Full Day Private Beach Tour Santos & Guarujá – Combine Culture, History & Beach include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 497 listed pickup locations in and around Sao Paulo. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Full Day Private Beach Tour Santos & Guarujá – Combine Culture, History & Beach offered in?

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    It is offered in German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French 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 Full Day Private Beach Tour Santos & Guarujá – Combine Culture, History & Beach?

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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 Full Day Private Beach Tour Santos & Guarujá – Combine Culture, History & Beach 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 Full Day Private Beach Tour Santos & Guarujá – Combine Culture, History & Beach if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about Full Day Private Beach Tour Santos & Guarujá – Combine Culture, History & Beach?

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    Across 38 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

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