Explore São Paulo’s top 20 sights in 7 hours. Discover architecture, neighborhoods, food, museums, and more on this efficient city tour.
Explore São Paulo’s top 20 sights in 7 hours. Discover architecture, neighborhoods, food, museums, and more on this efficient city tour.
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Museum of Contemporary Art - MAC USP Ibirapuera - After traveling from Santos to São Paulo, visitors will explore MAC (Museum of Contemporary Art) and enjoy its stunning 360º view.
MAC USP – Museum of Contemporary Art
Situated across from Ibirapuera Park, MAC USP boasts one of the largest collections of modern and contemporary art in Latin America….
- Museum of Contemporary Art - MAC USP Ibirapuera - After traveling from Santos to São Paulo, visitors will explore MAC (Museum of Contemporary Art) and enjoy its stunning 360º view.
MAC USP – Museum of Contemporary Art
Situated across from Ibirapuera Park, MAC USP boasts one of the largest collections of modern and contemporary art in Latin America. The building, crafted by Oscar Niemeyer, also provides one of the most breathtaking views of the city from its panoramic rooftop terrace. The collection includes works by renowned artists such as Picasso, Tarsila do Amaral, and Anita Malfatti.
- Obelisco do Ibirapuera - The Ibirapuera Obelisk is a 72-meter monument dedicated to the fighters of the Constitutionalist Revolution of 1932. Located in Ibirapuera Park, it also functions as a mausoleum. Designed by Galileo Ugo Emendabili, it is the tallest obelisk in Brazil.
- Monument to the Bandeiras - The Monument to the Bandeiras, crafted by sculptor Victor Brecheret, is one of São Paulo’s most iconic artworks. Unveiled in 1953, it stands opposite Ibirapuera Park, in Armando de Salles Oliveira Square, adjacent to the Legislative Assembly. The granite sculpture, approximately 50 meters long, depicts the bandeirantes, who were explorers and pioneers of Brazil’s interior in the 17th and 18th centuries.
What does the work represent? It portrays a diverse group of people — Portuguese, Indigenous people, and Africans — pulling a stone canoe. This scene symbolizes the collective effort in the expeditions into the country’s interior, often driven by the quest for riches and territorial expansion.
Style and visual impact: The physical strength, movement, and expression of the sculpted figures convey a sense of heroic effort, but today the monument also prompts critical reflections on the violent and colonizing role of these expeditions.
- Batman Alley - Batman Alley
Nestled in the narrow streets of the Vila Madalena neighborhood, Batman Alley is one of São Paulo’s most creative and colorful locations. The area is a genuine open-air museum of urban art, with walls entirely adorned in graffiti murals that are constantly evolving.
The name originated in the 1980s when a drawing of Batman appeared on one of the walls—since then, artists from Brazil and around the world have transformed the alley into a vibrant and democratic gallery.
Beyond the visual arts, the atmosphere also reflects the area’s relaxed vibe, surrounded by cafes, alternative shops, and trendy bars, making it one of the most “Instagrammable” spots in the city.
- Centro - Prepare for an immersion into the history and soul of São Paulo! The tour begins at Pátio do Colégio, the birthplace of the city, where Jesuit priests founded São Paulo in 1554.
Next, the tour proceeds to the São Bento Monastery, a true sanctuary of peace in the heart of the metropolis. Its impressive facade and richly decorated interior captivate visitors, especially during masses with Gregorian chants.
Following this, the legendary Martinelli Building, Brazil’s first skyscraper, is visited, symbolizing the city’s progress in the 1920s.
As the tour crosses the iconic Viaduto do Chá (Tea Viaduct), one of the city’s famous landmarks, a privileged view of the Anhangabaú Valley is offered, blending the old and the modern in a single urban landscape.
The tour concludes in grand style at the stunning Theatro Municipal de São Paulo (Municipal Theatre of São Paulo), a jewel of architecture and the arts, which has hosted great names in world music and dance.
- Catedral da Se de Sao Paulo - ⛪ Sé Cathedral
Located in the heart of São Paulo, Sé Cathedral is one of the largest Neo-Gothic churches in the world. Inaugurated in 1954, it impresses with its grandeur, colorful stained-glass windows, and stone-carved details. Its Renaissance-style dome is one of the building’s highlights, as is the city’s “marco zero” (zero milestone), located right in front of the main staircase.
- Liberdade - Liberdade Neighborhood
Liberdade is one of São Paulo’s most traditional and unique neighborhoods, known for its strong Japanese cultural influence and that of other Asian communities. When walking (or driving) through its streets, it’s easy to spot the red lanterns, the signs in Kanji, and the typical architecture that give the place a special charm.
The neighborhood began as an arrival point for immigrants in the early 20th century and today, it is a hub for commerce, gastronomy, and cultural events, such as the famous Chinese New Year Festival.
Even with its Eastern atmosphere, Liberdade also holds historical landmarks, such as old churches and the former “Cemitério dos Enforcados” (Cemetery of the Hanged), giving the neighborhood a unique blend of past and present.

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- Accredited and experienced tour guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Lunch
For those in Santos looking to explore the largest city in Latin America for a day, São Paulo offers a comfortable and safe experience with an exclusive tour guide!
This private tour allows you to enjoy the city’s highlights with an itinerary that blends history, culture, and art. Visit renowned sites like Sé Cathedral, Paulista Avenue, Ibirapuera Park,…
For those in Santos looking to explore the largest city in Latin America for a day, São Paulo offers a comfortable and safe experience with an exclusive tour guide!
This private tour allows you to enjoy the city’s highlights with an itinerary that blends history, culture, and art. Visit renowned sites like Sé Cathedral, Paulista Avenue, Ibirapuera Park, Batman Alley, the Liberdade (Japanese) neighborhood, and more. Uncover local secrets, appreciate Niemeyer’s architectural designs, savor a traditional São Paulo ‘pastel’ (savory pastry), and take stunning photos at every location.
The tour is entirely customizable, tailored to your pace and interests, making it perfect for couples, friends, and families.
Reserve your tour today and discover São Paulo in a truly unique way!
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.