Visit São Paulo with a local guide
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Sao Paulo, Brazil
- 3 to 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Stray from the tourist trail and see a side of São Paulo that’s usually reserved for locals on a walking tour. Rather than missing out on interesting details as you travel by car, you’ll delve deeper into local culture as you explore the historic center, home to the highest concentration of São Paulo sights.
- Don’t worry about getting lost, your guide leads the way
- A small group means you can explore at a more relaxed pace
- Pack in plenty of São Paulo attractions in one convenient tour
- Go beyond the guide books with facts and insight from your guide
What's Included
- Visit São Paulo with a Tourism Expert
- tips
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Praça da Liberdade, 238 - Liberdade, São Paulo - SP, 01503-010, Brazil
We meet at the entrance to the Santa Cruz das Almas dos Enforcados Church at Praca da Liberdade 238, a very quiet and centrally located place that is easy to reach by car or metro.
End point
- R. Cel. Xavier de Toledo, 3 - República, São Paulo - SP, 01048-100, Brazil
We ended at Shopping Light next to the Municipal Theater, a good place for shopping, eating and transportation by taxi, subway and app cars.
Itinerary
1
Sao Paulo
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- Not recommended for infants, children under 10 years old, adults with some mobility difficulty
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 128 reviews
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Shafaq_S, Jun 2026
Very informative and learned alot. Great pace and took great photos when requested. Punctual and professional.
Daniel_W, May 2026
Great walking tour guide, friendly and knowledgeable staff showing us the historic architecture and places.
Kristi_A, May 2026
Danilo is an exceptional guide—friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. Exploring São Paulo with him was both enjoyable and informative, and the relaxed pace made the experience even better. We saw and learned so much without ever feeling rushed. I would highly recommend him to anyone visiting!
Roberta_M, Apr 2026
The guide was good, but the tour only covered a very restricted area in the centre- the so called triangle. I had a long stop over so I thought I’d do something cultural in the meanwhile; however, I would have preferred to do the major attractions and monuments of the city, rather than just visiting that small area, especially as it got a bit repetitive… I regret not going to the Bandeiras instead, but that’s my personal preference!
Ehab_A, Mar 2026
It was an okay tour and the guide put in a lot of effort into it hence the 3 stars instead of 2 stars. The main issue is we spent most of the time in the empty parts of downtown that barely had any attractions and only at the last 30 minutes of the tour when everyone was tired did we start seeing the interesting part of town. I would redo the tour and trim out the time spent in the empty parts of downtown to spend more time in the nicer parts of downtown with more attractions. I would only recommend doing this tour if they restructure it.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
In the empty parts of downtown?Are you sure about this? This is really new to me. Anyway, thank you for the opportunity and trust in my work, and for acknowledging my dedication.🙂
Kelly_S, Mar 2026
We had a great tour of central Sao Paulo with Danilo. The tour is exactly as discribed. We had very limited time in the city so we were grateful that we could get a tour on short notice.
Michael_S, Mar 2026
The guide was knowledgeable and kept moving at a good pace. Interesting history and stories. I did English tour.
Daisy_M, Mar 2026
Great walking tour, visited many places, questions were answered. Lots of fun. Expect to walk a lot! Danilo is an excellent tour guide.
JAZMIN_H, Mar 2026
Danilo was a great tour guide. 3 detailed hours. Very knowledgeable about São Paulo. It was a hot day and he directed us to shade when possible.
Sandy_R, Mar 2026
This was not particularly the best tour guide. He didn’t spend a lot of time at the sites. It was confusing at times.
Chantal_L, Mar 2026
Danilo,
Muito obrigado pelo tour incrível! Great information on understanding the history of liberade - rich, poor, triangle, etc.
Jonathan_D, Mar 2026
It was a great tour definitely showed us and taught us a lot and give us a great recommendation for a restaurants we went to the one that he recommended in the food was phenomenal
Giovanni_T, Feb 2026
Danilo was AMAZING! He explained everything and it was definitely worth it to discover the historic centre of Sao Paulo.
Riz_N, Jan 2026
Great guy. Knew so much about São Paulo’s history. He also gave us lots of great tips on best local places. Very kind and friendly soul. Highly recommend him.
Nevi_L, Jan 2026
During the walking tour we visited some key places. The group included 11 people and 3 different languages - this was cumbersome and the information shared was brief. The guide tried his best although the group was not connected.
Richard_G, Jan 2026
Danilo is friendly and motivated. His English is not totally clear so there is some difficulty in understanding everything he shares. He offers a good walking itinerary.
Valeriu_J, Dec 2025
The walking tour was nice and not a big group. Light pace and had time to rest and take pictures. Good information provided by the guide.
Arlene_G, Nov 2025
Convenient meeting location close to subway . The guide is attentive to tourist needs. Reminds us of areas to avoid and be mindful of our stuff whilst walking. Toilet areas that were suggested are clean and convenient . There are also free clean water refilling station as suggested by our guide
Darina_P, Oct 2025
Great way to explore the city centre of Sao Paulo and it's mixture of colonial and modern architecture.
travelman, Oct 2025
Informative introduction to the history of São Paulo, that I would have had no idea about if I hadn’t gone on the tour. The route covered aspects of colonisation, and independence from the Portuguese. What stood out was Danilo’s enthusiasm, and genuine desire for for us to enjoy the experience. His training in geography and tourism was obvious. Afterwards, a couple of us had lunch with Danilo, and that made for a memorable day.
Cristina_D, Oct 2025
I recently took the historic city tour, and it was truly a highlight of my trip! From the very beginning, Danilo was engaging, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the city’s rich past. We visited iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and even heard some lesser-known stories that brought everything to life in a new way.
The pace was perfect—not too rushed, with plenty of time for photos and questions. I especially appreciated how the guide blended historical facts with local legends and personal anecdotes. It made the experience feel immersive and authentic.
Whether you’re a history buff or just looking to understand the city’s roots, this tour is a a great start. It gave me a deeper appreciation for the place and its people. Highly recommended!
SerbanBahamat, Oct 2025
I tottaly recomand Danilo! He knows everything you need to know about Sao Paulo! He makes an easy going itinerary accesible for everyone.
Joey_D, Sep 2025
This tour was okay at best, can't say we saw much. Most of the stops were looking at pictures inside the lobby of a museum, or a bank etc. This could be done completely on your own. Reason for 2 stars instead of 1 was the guide was nice.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Você tem Certeza que sozinha conseguiria visitar todos os mesmos lugares que visitamos? Saberia quais lugares visitar? mais as informações que eu passei? mais sabendo por onde Andar? em qual sequência? além de ter alguém para tirar fotos de você? Alem do fato de que este passeio não é para ficar em um museu e sim dedicado em visitar de forma geral o centro histórico onde há uma grande concentração de lugares que merecem ser visitados.O principal deste tour é ter uma ideia geral desse lado da cidade, inclusive conhecer as ruas e praças também, entramos em igrejas, mosteiro, centros culturais museus, não ficamos só na entrada, que falta de honestidade da sua parte, ma obrigado porntwe me considerado uma pessoa legal.
Howard_R, Sep 2025
São Paulo is a big, somewhat intimidating city for a visitor, and it’s always good to get to the core of the city, and have someone show you why it’s such an amazing place. We were so lucky, when our guide, who looks like a movie star, came all the way to our airBnB, “picked us up”, and spent the entire day doing what we wanted to do and making it a perfect day!
Sid_v, Sep 2025
Good tour as an introduction to the city, well
Curated tour with interesting facts and tales about SP
Jane_M, Sep 2025
This is a tour of historic areas and is quite interesting. The area is quite large with lots of walking
Alexander_M, Aug 2025
Danilo was very patient , very accommodating, and took a lot of pride in his work. The tour is definitely worth going to & the areas that he brings you through are extremely safe. I could not recommend him enough, you will definitely get your money’s worth
Rosie_H, Jul 2025
Fantastic tour around historic Saõ Paulo. We saw so many interesting sights and Danilo gave us amazing insights into this beautiful city. Highly recommend to anyone visiting.
MM_H, Jul 2025
Not worth the time or money spent on this tour. Expectation was to see more, didn’t happen. Very disappinted.
Anthony_D, Jul 2025
Excellent experience. Very welcoming right from the start. Every stop was full of interesting facts and fully explained in detail. Fun day and highly recommended
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