Walking Tour São Paulo Center: Historical Process Of The Largest City in Brazil
São Paulo, Brazil
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Sao Paulo Historical Center walking Private tour
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Sao Paulo Historical Center walking Private tour
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Sao Paulo Historical Center walking Private tour
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Sao Paulo Historical Center walking Private tour
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Sao Paulo Historical Center walking Private tour
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Sao Paulo Historical Center walking Private tour
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Sao Paulo Historical Center walking Private tour
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Sao Paulo Historical Center walking Private tour
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Sao Paulo Historical Center walking Private tour
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Sao Paulo Historical Center walking Private tour
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Sao Paulo Historical Center walking Private tour
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Tour type: 4-hour private walking tour to deep into the heart & history of São Paulo.
Live guide & available language: Español, English, and Português.
Tour Duration: 3 hours
Instant confirmation: Yes, from Tuesday through Sunday.
Tour start location / Final tour location: In front of the main entrance of “Pátio do Colégio” on address Praça Pateo do Collegio, 02 - Centro
Departure Time: Book this tour between 08:00 to 14:00.
Take a 4-hour private walking tour in the historical downtown area of São Paulo to understand the amazing historic process of São Paulo that in 465 years of existence (early times a village), marked by relative inexpressiveness for more than three centuries, has become the largest city in the Southern hemisphere and one of the largest cities in the world.
This tour is designed to cover the main historical sights from the early São Paulo times to the recent days, starting at the São Paulo’s founding site.
Discover some of the most historically city sites such as “Pátio do Colégio”, “Sé Cathedral, “Largo São Francisco Law School”, “Tea Viaduct”, “Matarazzo building”, to finish it up with a stylish coffee at the striking architectural and historical symbol of São Paulo, the Municipal Theater.
Learn about the monumental importance of different groups like the native Indians, Jesuit missionaries and early settlers called “Bandeirantes” who played a key role in the formation of São Paulo as well as the legacy left by them. Learn about the importance of the coffee as the main driving force behind the booming economic progress of São Paulo.
Get historical information from the tour expert, but in a fun way you never experienced somewhere else!
The proposed itinerary takes 4 hours. To meet your needs, you can also decide on the number of people in your group, date and time, and language.
Tourists meet the guide just in front of the main entrance of “Pátio do Colégio” on the address Praça Pateo do Collegio, 02 - Centro Histórico de São Paulo.
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Click on the " " sign for a little insight of the sight or place and picture.
The " " sign indicates stops during the itinerary.
Pátio do Colégio (Stop for a more thorough historical explanation & exploration)
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.
Manor Of The Marchioness of Santos
The residence built around the second half of the eighteenth century served as housing for Domitila de Castro Canto known as "Marquesa de Santos". Domitila played an important role in contributing for the greatness of the city of São Paulo.
House No 1 or House of the Image
House No 1 is a three-story 17th century historical residence that nowadays is one of the thirteen historic buildings part of the Museum of the City of São Paulo.
Sé Cathedral and Sé Square (Stop for a more thorough historical explanation & exploration)
One of the five largest Neo-Gothic world’s Cathedral located in the zero milestone which Sé square.
Largo São Francisco Law School
From the Largo São Francisco Law school, its students and graduates, began the main movements of Brazilian History, from the Abolitionism to the Republican Movement. Not to mention the campaign for "VOTING NOW" (diretas já) during the military government in the 80's. Over time, 9 Brazilian presidents, several governors, mayors and a countless of other figures emerged from it.
FECAP - Fundação Escola de Comércio Álvares Penteado
FECAP holds the oldest public utility certification in Brazil since 1915. The institution was also the first to open courses in Economics (1934) and Accounting (1939) in the country.
Brazil Bank Cultural Center (Stop for toilet, coffee or juice and exhibition)
In the historical heart of the city, the Cultural Center Banco do Brasil occupies a building of 1901 with five floors. Cinema, theater, auditorium, store and coffee shop as well as great exhibitions all in a neoclassical architecture.
Stock Exchange;
São Paulo’s Stock Exchange is the main stock trading market of publicly traded companies in Brazil and 8th in the world in capitalization.
Altino Arantes Building & Farol Santander (Stop for city view )
(One of the tallest buildings in São Paulo with an observation deck on the top with a stunning 360º view of São Paulo.);
Martinelli Building
The first skyscraper in Latin America. The construction generated much controversy, because until then there was no building of such great height. Currently, the building is one of the main architectural symbols of Brazil.
Monastery Saint Benedict
Historical temple that accommodated the Pope Benedict XVI in 2007.
Sampaio Moreira Building
Featuring 12 floors and 50 meters high, Sampaio Moreira was the tallest building in the city of São Paulo between 1924 and 1929, when the Martinelli building was inaugurated. It is considered, therefore, the first multi-story large building in the city, as well as one of the first in the country to present such typology.
Matarazzo Building City Hall
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.
Tea Viaduct
One of the postcards of São Paulo, the tea viaduct was the first in the city of São Paulo. It bears this name because of the extensive tea plantation nearby.
Anhangabaú Valley
Historical meeting point for cultural and political manifestations. The most significant was the "VOTING NOW"(diretas já) movement calling for direct elections during the military government.
Shopping Light
Inaugurated in 1929, the building was the headquarters of the Canadian company that was responsible for the electric power service of São Paulo between 1899 and 1981.
Municipal Theather (Comtemplation of Municipal Theater beautiful archicture, Modern Art Week 1922 & tour whap-up )
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.
and much more!
Licensed bilingual tour guide.
Entry ticket for Farol Santander (Observation Deck).
VAT, all taxes and handling charges.
Meals and drinks.
Tips. (optional)
Confirmation is sent just after the booking is made.
Tour guide details is sent 1 day before the booking date.
This tour offers stops en route for pictures, contemplation, exploration, snacks, and a little shopping for souvenir.
Please consider the suitability of such activity before booking.
Hats and Caps.
An umbrella.
Sunscreen and Sunglasses.
Comfortable walking shoes.
Comfortable casual clothes.
This tour has an Easy level of difficulty. The walk ranges between 2-3 kilometers in length with no elevation.
Please consider the suitability of such activity before booking.
The tourist must inform the guide before the start of the walk of medical conditions, illnesses or disorders that may be relevant for safety reasons or aggravated during the tour.
If you cancel at least 5 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 2 & 4 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 1 day of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
The charge is made in Brazilian currency.
Make a down payment online of either 50% or the total amount. If 50% of the payment is made online as a down payment, the remainder should be in cash directly to the guide on site.
Any day available on the timetable of the “PRICE FORM”, which is from Tuesday through Sunday.
Museums and other cultural São Paulo activities are closed on Mondays.
This tour takes about 4 hours counting from the actual beginning of it.
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Tipping is not included in our service fees, It is never mandatory although it is always appreciated. We do believe that if the guests have been happy with their service, the guide and assistant should receive a tip as a token of appreciation. Standard gratuities in Brazil runs around 10 % depending on the service received.
Meet the guide at the designated meeting point at least 10 minutes prior the scheduled time. Pay the tour in cash or credit card (in case it's not already paid), and enjoy your tour!
Departure time: Whenever you have booked the tour to get started. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best starting time that suits your needs as long as it’s available on the timetable of the price form.
In the very unlikely situation that the customer is not able to locate our guide, please call our emergency telephone number on the voucher.
In front of the main entrance of “Pátio do Colégio” on the address Praça Pateo do Collegio, 02 - Centro
Reference point: It's a walkable distance from the subway / metro stations "Sé" and "São Bento" part of red line.
The tour must end after a coffee break at the “Municipal Theater” which is very close to the subway / metro stations “Anhangabaú” and "Patriarca" part of the “red line” .
This tour takes about 4 hours counting from the actual beginning of it.
In a 4-hour walking tour in downtown São Paulo, it’s possible to cover the whole itinerary and even go beyond seeing other sights. The tour should NOT cover the full itinerary only if there are unexpected issues like bad weather, participants with limitations in walking, group size, protests or demonstrations, concerts or other adversities.
The tour is designed to be dynamic, and cover as many sights as possible so that the tourists have an ideia of São Paulo's early history.
The guide must pass by the sight and explain a little bit of the history or any curiosity behind it, and walk to the next in the list with some stops along the way for resting, snacks and souvenirs.
In case tourists spend more time at a sight or place, it should impact on the tour coverage reducing the number of seen sights.
The tour coverage depends on the tour rhythm as the guide goes at your pace.
We recommend arriving at the starting location at least 10 minutes before the tour effectively starts. The e-mail confirmation voucher that you receive the day before the tour should list the tour guide’s name and phone number for any unexpected issue. Any late arrivals, call us or the guide to let us know.
Any time available on the timetable of the "PRICE FORM”.
You can book this tour between 8:00 a.m to 14:00 p.m from Tuesday through Sunday.
No, this tour is designed to be taken in daytime.
We also have a "BY-NIGHT TOUR" by car to be taken in the evenings or overnight. Click on here to be taken to the "BY-NIGHT TOUR" page.
Yes, private tours are totally personalizable according to your interests and likes. Talk directly to the tour guide about your wishes or state / type them in the “BOOKING OBSERVATION BOX” further during the booking process.
The tour is totally private and exclusive for you and your group. No other person out of your group must join your tour, unless it's invited by you.
It's unlikely it rains so much that we are forced to cancel the tour. Most of São Paulo's rain is in the evenings during summertime, so you will find that most tours are very sunny.
In case of bad whether, just dress appropriately for the conditions and go for it.
If the weather is bad, your guide will include as many “bad weather” covered stops as possible.
If for some unexpected reason we are forced to cancel the tour, all reserved guests will be contacted via email and text to be advised properly.
No, we’re afraid not. If there are extenuating circumstances why you were unable to come, please drop us a line at info@gregtur.com and we will try to find a space for you on a later date, but we cannot guarantee this.
Currently, in order to guarantee the booking, tourists must pay at least 50% the total amount when booking the tour. All credit cards are accepted.
Yes, the booking is valid for 30 days from the date on it has been scheduled.
No, there are NO fees to pay for entering buildings or visiting places of interest during the tour, unless tourists want to change the proposed itinerary. As it’s a private tour, it can be possible.
The guide’s basic expenses such as meals, drinks and parking lot are paid by themselves on spot. Museums, cultural and some entertaining activities are free of charge for tour guides.
All tour guides have complete knowledge about the city sights, culture, history, and social-economic aspects of São Paulo and Brazil. If you want a deeper understanding of a specific topic, please write your interests further during the booking.
The tour can be hired for 1 person up to 15 people. The price does not change regardless the group size up to 15.
If you have groups with more than 15 people, the ideal is to make two bookings splitting the group and using two tour guides.
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