Half-Day Guided Tour to São Luis City

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Another great perspective from Portugal street — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

The beautiful Gonçalves Dias square — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Long live the almost 400 years of history with this broadly popular multi-ethnic city that is home to one of the largest historical centers in the Americas. The ride to São Luis is scenic and you will enjoy a walk through the neighborhoods of Praia Grande (now known as Revive Project), Avenida Litorânea, among other places of interest in this historic city

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 40 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: Portuguese
Operated by: Gray Line Brazil

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Roundtrip transfer to most hotels in São Luis
Included: Professional tour guide - Portuguese speaking

Not included

Not included: Food and beverages

Itinerary

Praca Pedro II

30 min

Praça Pedro II is also known as Largo do Palácio and stands out for being the starting point of the city. It was there that the French built a fort, which eventually became the Palace of the Lions (seat of the state government). In addition, they built works that left a rich architectural ensemble for the city.

Other important constructions of the place are the City Hall Building, the Episcopal Palace, founded by the Jesuits in the 17th century, the Sé Catedral and small townhouses. Finally, the place also houses a light source installed in front of the Cathedral and a bronze sculpture of Mãe D´Água, by Newton Sá.
Praca Benedito Leite

15 min

After undergoing a recent renovation, Praça Benedito Leite is ready to receive tourists, with a new floor, renovation of the sidewalk and bandstand, new lighting, the recovery of the statue of Benedito Leite and the entire infrastructure of the place, besides the planting of Pau-Brasil (brazilwood), oiti and ipês.
Centro Historico de Sao Luis

one hour

Pass by many historical streets such as Rua do Giz, Rua da Estrela, Rua Portugal and get to know curiosities and many other stories.
Beco Catarina Mina

15 min

The staircase of 35 wide steps in limestone stones, dating from the 18th century, was named in honor of a beautiful slave who, from the hard work and "favors" given to Portuguese colonels, bought her own manumission.
Casa das Tulhas

45 min

Built in the mid-18th century to function as a kind of granary, Casa das Tulhas is one of the main markets for the purchase of products from Maranhão in the city of São Luís.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Recanto da Ilha
Hotel Ilha Costeira
Mercure Apartments Sao Luis Mont Blanc
Brisamar Hotel & SPA Sao Luis
Pousada dos Sonhos
Costa Atlantico Hotel
Hotel Resort Rio Poty
Green Smart Hotel
Hotel Premier
Belaris Hotel
Pousada Portas Da Amazonia
Rede Andrade SLZ

and 18 more pickup points

Please stay at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before pick up time

Using your ticket

Please contact Gray Line Brazil at 55 (21) 3586-8687 or 55 (21) 99777‑5888 to confirm your tour at least 48 hours prior to the activity time. Please have your voucher in hand to present to the guide upon boarding. Office working hours: from 7am to 9pm (local time) daily.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that there are some hotels in the city that are not included in our pickup routes. If your hotel is not included, we will contact you to inform you of the closest pick up location. We ask that you to wait for the guide at the lobby of the indicated hotel.
- The Palace of the Lions (Wednesday to Sunday) and the Arthur Azevedo Theatre (Monday to Friday) are open to visitors only in the afternoon, from 14h. At Mondays museums are closed for maintenance.