The 9 Best Historical Tours in Sao Paulo

1.São Paulo: Downtown Historical Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 191 reviews · 3 hours · from $85Our pick

See São Paulo by bike on a 3-hour ride through Paulista Avenue, the historic center, Liberdade, parks, museums, and local cafés.

“Increadible experience! we had two guides, speaking English and Spanish, they were very patient with a group, adjusting to the pace of everyone and showing us the best parts of Sao Paolo! Highly recommend this form of sightseeing, especially in a large place like Sao Paolo. Thank you!”

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2.Sao Paulo: Downtown-Center History Walking Tour – in English

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $31Best value

Walk São Paulo’s historic center from Edifício Itália to Liberdade with guide Giuliano, covering architecture, immigration, coffee, and city life.

“Great overview of the history of São Paulo! Our guide was thorough and gave us a ton of information on the history and socioeconomic reasons behind the changes the city saw. There was no question he could not answer. I could probably read about all of this on Wikipedia, but Guilliano really fleshed it out and brought it to life in a way that will stay with me a long time. Highly recommend!”

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3.Gastronomic Tour São Paulo – Culture & History Through The Art Of Food – Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $249

Taste São Paulo through markets, bakeries, coffee, cachaça and street food on a private five-hour tour with hotel pickup.

“I had an excellent time with Doris. She was very knowledgeable about all the restaurants and bakeries and all the different foods we ate and their origins and history.”

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4.Full Day Private Beach Tour Santos – Culture, History & Beach (Pickup São Paulo)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $271

Review of a private Santos day trip from São Paulo, with coffee, history, Pelé, mountain views, gardens, and beach time.

“Tuvimos oportunidad de conocer Santos, su historia y su gente. Una bonita experiencia, sobretodo tuvimos a nuestra guía Maria quien se portó super bien. Para quienes van a Sao Paulo y les gusta la playa, es muy recomendado dar esta vuelta.”

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5.Full Day Private Beach Tour Santos & Guarujá – Combine Culture, History & Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $306

Review of a private Santos and Guarujá day tour with Monte Serrat, the Coffee Museum, historic sights, ocean views, and beach time.

“Our guide Mellio was fabulous! He showed us lots of cool spots in Santos and took us to the beautiful beach for a leisurely lunch. The car was clean and comfortable and he took great care to get us to our destinations quickly and safely. His English was excellent. We’re very glad we did this tour. It was worth the cost.”

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6.São Paulo Highlights: Culture, History, and Vibrance by Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 3h 30m · from $120

Ride through São Paulo’s Paulista Avenue, downtown, Liberdade, and historic center with a private bilingual guide in 210 minutes.

“This is my first visit to Sao Paulo and Brazil. Lucas provided a great cycle and introduction to Sao Paulo. His English is excellent. His knowledge of the city and enthusiasm for sharing this was apparent. He provided interesting info on the history, architecture and politics of Sao Paulo, and many tips on places we visit outside of the tour. We had a couple stops to enjoy tastes of Sao Paulo. a perfect way to begin our travel in Brazil. Thanks Lucas!!”

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7.São Paulo: Food, Culture & History Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 5 hours · from $275

Taste São Paulo through markets, bakeries, cachaça, local snacks, architecture, and neighborhood food stops on a private five-hour tour.

“I thoroughly enjoyed this excellent tour of the neighborhoods of Sao Paulo and the hidden gens where Paulistas flock to find their favorite pastries snacks and meals was delightful. My tour guide Doris made sure we hit the very best spots known only to the native Paulistas. We sampled delicious, local treats and toured the markets to get a real sense of the best of Sao Paulo. Her affection for the city and its neighborhoods enhanced every stop along the way. I felt like I had seen and experienced gastronomical wonders I had never even dreamed of. We sampled only the best items in limited amounts to avoid stuffing ourselves.…”

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8.Best São Paulo City Tour History 5Hours Private Experience.

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · 5 hours · from $80

Explore São Paulo by private car with a Portuguese-speaking driver, from Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue to the Market and Sé Cathedral.

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9.São Paulo: Jewish History Downtown Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $124

Explore São Paulo’s Jewish heritage on a private Bom Retiro walk, with synagogues, Holocaust history, local stories, and practical city tips.

“We loved our historic tour of Jewish Sao Paulo with Maria. She was super knowledgeable and friendly. The area is now a Korean neighborhood and she took us to a small place for a treat that we absolutely loved. I would highly recommend this tour and Maria who is interested in knowing more about the Jewish history of Sao Paulo.”

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