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By Free tour of History and Legends of São Paulo in the city center

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Overview

  • Explore the vibrant history of São Paulo on this engaging Free Walking Tour through the city's historic center.
    Led by an experienced local guide, discover iconic landmarks and travel through time walking through the historic streets. Explore all the essentials of the center in one tour. The tour is only in english.
    The tour price is a reservation fee for Viator and operational costs. The guides on these tours are only paid by the contributions at the end of the tour, based on how you enjoyed it.
    This immersive 2-3 hour experience offers an intimate look into the city's evolution from a small village to a bustling metropolis. Enjoy a typical Brazilian snack and receive personalized recommendations to enhance your stay in São Paulo.

    • Small group size, maximum of 15 participants for a personalized experience
    • Visit key historical sites including the Municipal Theatre and the Sé Cathedral
    • Learn about São Paulo's rich culture, architecture, and daily life from a local perspective

Activity location

  • Igreja Nossa Senhora Do Rosario Dos Homens Pretos
    • Largo do Paissandu S/N0
    • 01034-010, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Av. São João, 677
    • 677 Avenida São João
    • 01036-000, Centro Histórico de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Professional Tour Guide

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Farol Santander (Pass by)

Understand the connection between São Paulo and New York with this building that Resembles the Empire State for a reason

Igreja Nossa Senhora Do Rosario Dos Homens Pretos

  • 5m
Learn about black history in Brazil and enter the church of the Slaves, noticing the stautes of brazilian black Saints.

Vale do Anhangabau

  • 3m
We'll cover why this location that's famous for skateboarders and it's cultural scene is covering an important river in the city.

Edificio Martinelli (Pass by)

Understand the story of the first skyscrapper of São Paulo with a charming arquitecture and polemic construction

Pateo do Collegio (Pass by)

Lets explore the foundation of São Paulo at the very first building in the city

Manor Of The Marquesa Of Santos

  • 10m
Explore freely this beautiufl museum in a historical house of the most famous lover of our Emperor

Catedral da Se de Sao Paulo

  • 10m
Get to know our beautiful Gothic Church, enter and walk around freely at you own pace 10

Matarazzo Building City Hall Of Sao Paulo (Pass by)

Discover the Townhall of São Paulo and its unexpected arquitecture

Museum Theatro Municipal of Sao Paulo (Pass by)

We will learn abou the Municipal Teathre of the city

Location

Activity location

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    Igreja Nossa Senhora Do Rosario Dos Homens Pretos
    • Largo do Paissandu S/N0
    • 01034-010, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Av. São João, 677
    • 677 Avenida São João
    • 01036-000, Centro Histórico de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

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