São Paulo Highlights: Private Subway and Downtown Walking Tour

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About this activity

Join a unique tour where you ride the subway getting off at the stations to explore São Paulo’s most significant sights and having an overview of it.

Admire beautiful public spaces, architectural and historical sights catching a glimpse of São Paulo’s landmarks from old to new, from modern to post-modern.

On Paulista, stroll along the avenue admiring the modern architecture of its skyscrapers.

Then, take the subway to Liberdade neighborhood and learn all about the largest Japanese community in the world outside of Japan. We'll see its markets, shops and typically oriental decorations, and then continue our underground journey to the historic center of São Paulo.

Visit the Cathedral and other emblematic places such as the Pátio do Colégio, the Viaduto do Chá and the Municipal Theatre, and return to the subway to go to the Luz station.

After getting to know the history of immigration in São Paulo, whose gateway was the train station, ride back to Paulista avenue to end the tour.

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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: 1–8
Guide: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Gregtur Turismo

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Subway / Metro tickets.
Included: Licensed bilingual private tour guide.

Not included

Not included: Meals and drinks.
Not included: Attractions entrance fees, although the tour is not aimed to get into sights that charge admission
Not included: Tips. (optional)

Itinerary

Paulista Avenue

45 min

Kick off the tour walking through the fascinating Paulista avenue. A place that is sure to impress you not only with its appearance, but also with its much rich history that may seem common in the eyes of some, but in the company of an expert tour guide can be mind-blowing.
Praca da Liberdade

45 min

The second stop is at the Liberdade subway station (Japanese area), where every Sunday takes place the Art, Craft and Culture Fair. In Liberdade, tourists can try typical Japanese as well as other eastern countries treats, talk with exhibitors and vendors and learn a little about their cultures. South Korean Melona ice cream is a must-try dessert.

The neighborhood commerce is quite quirky, makeup shops, gifts, decorations and food markets. Entering a local market is such a program with different foods, mints and chips that tourists will love to taste.

Neighborhood lighting poles catch tourists attention and characterize the region for its beautiful Japanese style lamps.
Catedral da Se de Sao Paulo

45 min

From Liberdade, walk through some of the most historically city sights such as “Sé Cathedral, “Pátio do Colégio”, “Tea Viaduct”, “Matarazzo building”, the Municipal Theater, to finish it up at Republic Square seeing some striking architectural symbols of São Paulo. Then go to the subway station to catch the train to Luz Station.
Estacao da Luz

45 min

Over the past century, the station has become a gateway for millions of immigrants, from where they came by train after they arrived in Brazil at the port of Santos. The mass wave of immigrants upgraded the then small town of São Paulo to an important metropolis along the 20th century.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

MEETING POINT
- MASP museum in front of the BOX OFFICE – Meet the guide at the designated meeting point and time at least 10 minutes prior to the tour's departure.

End point

MEETING POINT
- MASP museum in front of the BOX OFFICE – Meet the guide at the designated meeting point and time at least 10 minutes prior to the tour's departure.