Private Tour: Paulista Avenue—The Most Famous Avenue in Brazil

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About this activity

Take a 3-hour private walking tour on Paulista ave. to unveil the hidden history of the most famous avenue in Brazil.

This fascinating place that is sure to impress you not only with its appearance, but also for its rich history that may seem common in the eyes of some, but in the company of an expert tour guide can be mind-blowing.

It's not just an avenue, it’s part of the Brazilian history for all it has been in the last 130 years. It is home to outstanding sites and happenings serving as ground for work, study, entertainment, demonstrations, leisure, theaters, shopping, important old palaces, marathon, gay parade, history, culture, gastronomy drawing millions of people along the year.

Get back into the past by the time when the area was a forest, and get you to understand the importance of the coffee for Brazilian socio-economic development and what Paulista had to do with it. Learn about the late Brazilian industrialization process that was closely related to Paulista.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Gregtur Turismo

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: VAT, all taxes and handling charges.
Included: Professional licensed bilingual private tour guide.

Not included

Not included: Meals and drinks.
Not included: Tips. (optional).

Itinerary

Japan House

15 min

It features rotating art exhibits, as well as talks and classes about varied aspects of Japanese culture)
Stop 2

Passing by

It is the first European-style private hospital founded by religious women
Stop 3

20 min

It’s a classic French style mansion dedicated to several cultural manifestations, focusing on literature and poetry. It is one of the buildings reminiscent of the initial occupation of Paulista
Mirante Sesc Avenida Paulista

20 min

Sesc Paulista is a cultural and leisure center. Atop of Sesc building there is an observation deck that allows visitors to see a long distance through São Paulo skyline. There is also a café where you can have a snack enjoying the view
Mirante Sesc Avenida Paulista

Passing by

Admire the massively-scaled panels on buildings made by the remarkable street artist Eduardo Kobra. Master pieces that ??bring life to famous people like the formula 1 driver Aryton Sena and the renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer
Itau Cultural Institute

Passing by

It’s a cultural institute dedicated to contribute to the valorization of the heterogeneous Brazilian culture and society
Stop 7

Passing by

More than a century-old school designed by the famous architect Ramos de Azevedo. It’s the largest polling station in Brazil
Stop 8

Passing by

It’s a scientific researcher century-old entity that played a huge whole in Brazil in the eradication of animal rabies in the early 20th century
Centro Cultural Fiesp

10 min

Industrial Federation Headquarters of the State of São Paulo. It is still today a postcard of the city and an emblematic landmark of it
Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo Assis Chateaubriand - MASP

Passing by

São Paulo Art Museum is one of the most important Brazilian cultural institutions and one of the most attended museums
Tenente Siqueira Campos Park (Trianon)

Passing by

A historic park remnant of the original Atlantic Forest with centenary trees and relevant art works
Mirante 9 de Julho

10 min

An abandoned place, rediscovered to become the most unexpected multicultural space in the city
Stop 13

Passing by

Head office of “Fundação Carper Libero” (Gazeta TV network) which is a centenary traditional media conglomerate
Stop 14

Passing by

Out of all the elegant residences on this avenue, only a few bravely have resisted time and financial speculation such as this abandoned Palace
Augusta Street

Passing by

Street known for the effervescent nightlife filled with dance clubs, brothels, striptease clubs and LGBT section full of bars
Conjunto Nacional

15 min

It became an architectural paradigm for similar building projects in São Paulo during the 1950s
Instituto Moreira Salles - IMS Paulista

25 min

It aims to promote and develop cultural programs in the areas of photography, literature, iconography, plastic arts, music and cinema

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

- In front of "Japan House" on Paulista avenue nº 52 - Bela Vista, São Paulo.
- Reference point: It's a walkable distance from the subway / metro stations "Brigadeiro" or "Paraiso" part of green line.

End point

- The tour must end after the visit to the “Moreira Salles Institute building” on Paulista avenue No 2424, which is very close to the subway / metro station “Paulista” in “yellow line” or close to “Consolação” station part of the “green line”.

Using your ticket

Meeting Point: In front of "Japan House" on Paulista avenue nº 52 - Bela Vista, São Paulo.

Reference point: It's a walkable distance from the subway / metro stations "Brigadeiro" or "Paraiso" part of green line.

Meet the guide at the designated meeting point at least 10 minutes prior the scheduled time.

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.