7-hour Private Tour Overview Of São Paulo – Optional For GRU Airport Pickup
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Come with us to discover the most iconic corners of Sao Paulo. Along the way, see huge skyscrapers, historical buildings, viewpoints, monuments and a lot of world-class art. After pick-up at your hotel, we get through the neighborhoods of Brooklin and Itaim, where we see huge office blocks and luxurious hotels. See the cable-stayed bridge, have a stop at the popular Ibirapuera Park, climb up to the terrace of the MAC museum to enjoy a unique panoramic view of the city. Then we drive along the iconic May 23 ave. towards the Japanese neighborhood. Afterward, stop at the Sé Cathedral and continue on getting across the downtown passing by several historical buildings with a 40-min break at the Municipal Market. We then visit the Jardins neighborhood, Oscar Freire St, and the Batman’s alley full of colorful graffitis. Our next stop is at the multicultural Paulista Ave. This tour is designed to be flexible featuring a broad range of possible sights to see based on your preferences.
Your experience
Stop 1
Catch a glimpse of the magnificent São Paulo’s postcard bridge, the suspended bridge in X-format with 138-meter structure. The Bridge is the only one in the world formed by two lanes in independent curves! Do not miss it out!!!
Stop 2
Visit the Ibirapuera Park that was elected by the “The Guardian magazine” the best Park in the world. The Park is must-see for those who want to be enchanted by the beauty of its lake and water fountain. The park also has 3 outstanding art museums MAC, MAM and Afro-Brazil museum with their great art that played a big role on the deserved winning election of the park.
Stop 3
Anyone visiting the Ibirapuera Park cannot miss this monument in honor of the early settlers, which is one of the most famous postal cards in São Paulo.
Stop 4
Don't miss out on an incredible 360º view covering a large part of the city of São Paulo from MAC, which faces Ibirapuera Park.
Stop 5
World’s largest vertical garden along its walls.
Stop 6
The Liberdade neighborhood is the Japanese area. It's where every weekend takes place the Art, Craft and Culture Fair. Neighborhood lighting poles catch tourists attention and characterize the region for its beautiful Japanese style lamps.
Stop 7
Visit the Sé Cathedral which was inspired by medieval European churches. The imposing construction marks the center of São Paulo (the ground zero of the city is at Sé Square), a very busy area.
Stop 8
The San Benedictine Monastery is one of those sacred tips that also applies to people who are not religious. The building hosted Pope Benedict XVI during his visit to Brazil. Believers are attracted by the masses with Gregorian chants, and shop with breads, cakes, cookies and jams made by the monks themselves and whose recipes are secular.
Stop 9
Historic São Paulo founding site and museum of the city. With the intention to teach and catechize the natives, the Jesuits built the first school and began what 4 centuries later would become the largest city in the Southern hemisphere.
Stop 10
Inaugurated in 1939 to host one of the largest industrial conglomerates in Brazilian history, the Matarazzo Industries". Designed by the favorite architect of the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, the Italian Marcello Piacentini. Nowadays, this is the headquarters of the city administration.
Stop 11
Considered a postcard of São Paulo, the Municipal Theater is one of the most important historical places in town due to several important cultural events that took place in its facilities like the Week of Modern Art of 1922.
Stop 12
The Julio Prestes station is a historical building that is an actual train station. In addition, it's a concert house for the São Paulo Symphonic Orchestra.
What’s included
- VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops, airport Greet & Meet service.
- Professional licensed private tour guide.
- Transport by fully-equipped vehicle.
- Private driver for groups bigger 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
- Hotels and airport pickup and drop-off. (Within São Paulo and its greater area limits)
Not included
- Entrance fees, although the tour is not aimed to get into museums and sights that charge admission fees.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities (optional)
Before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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