• Parque Buenos Aires - Higienópolis is a historic district in São Paulo, known for being home to the affluent since its inception.

The area is renowned for its palatial residences once owned by coffee barons and their descendants, alongside early 20th-century modernist buildings, making it a significant architectural landmark in São Paulo.

The district showcases a variety of styles, including eclectic, neoclassical, picturesque, Norman, Florentine, art nouveau, neocolonial, art deco, and more, which are often subjects of academic study. Many of these properties are registered as historical heritage sites and are protected by preservation laws.

• Catedral da Sé de São Paulo - Explore the historical downtown of São Paulo to witness the city’s history through its buildings and architectural expressions.

Once a village with just over 30,000 residents in 1872, limited to a few streets, São Paulo has undergone continuous vertical growth, evolving into a bustling metropolis with over 12 million inhabitants.

Discover the renowned architects behind these designs and the unique features of São Paulo’s innovative architecture.

• Paulista Avenue - Architecturally and historically significant, Paulista Avenue showcases a variety of styles from the past 130 years, featuring everything from historic mansions to cutting-edge green buildings.
• Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima - Known for its mirrored buildings, glass towers, eco-friendly structures, expansive free spans, vertical gardens, and the highest concentration of helipads in the city, Brigadeiro Faria Lima Avenue is Brazil’s premier business district, filled with modern architectural marvels.

Among these, the Pátio Victor Malzoni stands out, boasting the city’s most expensive real estate and a preserved 18th-century house listed as a historical heritage site. The juxtaposition of the interconnected modern towers with the historic house is truly remarkable!

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in So Paulo.
• Professional, private, licensed tour guide.
• All taxes, VAT, handling charges, and parking fees included.
• Travel in a fully-equipped vehicle.
• Private driver for groups over 4 people.

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

Sao Paulo is a vibrant blend of colonial, modern, contemporary, and art deco architecture. Explore this diversity and more on an engaging architecture tour.

Appreciate the lines, curves, and intricate details of beautifully designed structures that might appear ordinary to some, but with the insights of an expert guide, become truly fascinating.

Begin in the Higienopolis area, an ideal spot to witness the juxtaposition of old and new. Marvel at the colonial houses and modern architecture that coexist harmoniously within the landscape.

Stroll through the heart of Sao Paulo to observe the fusion of 19th-century European styles with more contemporary architecture.

No tour would be complete without mentioning Paulo Mendes da Rocha, a master architect and Pritzker Architecture Prize laureate, or Oscar Niemeyer, whose modern designs are scattered throughout São Paulo.

Proceed along Paulista and Faria Lima avenues to admire their modern and iconic skyscrapers, as well as Jardim America, the city’s first planned neighborhood.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.