Walking Free Tour of São Paulo's Historic Center
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Discover the secrets of the historic center of Latin America’s largest metropolis. On this 2-hour cultural tour, you’ll take a journey back in time and uncover the city’s most fascinating stories and mysteries.
Discover São Paulo’s Historic Center on a walking tour through centuries of history!
On this guided tour, you’ll visit some of the city’s most important landmarks, starting with the imposing Sé Cathedral and Marco Zero, then passing by the historic Solar da Marquesa and the Pátio do Colégio, considered the birthplace of São Paulo.
We’ll continue through the downtown streets to the Stock Exchange Museum and the iconic Farol Santander, learning about the stories, figures, and interesting facts that shaped São Paulo’s transformation.
The tour ends at the traditional São Bento Monastery, one of the city’s most important historical and religious complexes.
An experience to explore history, admire architecture, discover interesting facts, and see São Paulo through a new lens!
Meeting point
Catedral da Sé
Before you go
- Length
- About 2h
- Languages
- Spanish
- Usual start times
- 14:00, 14:05 (Sao Paulo time)
- Coming up
- 102 departures in 3 months, 8 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 2h.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Catedral da Sé. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in Spanish. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
102 departures are listed in the next three months, 8 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 14:00 and 14:05. Times are local to Sao Paulo.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
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