The 11 Best Walking Tours in São Paulo

1.Downtown-Center History Walking Tour – in English

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $31Our pick

Join Giuliano for a two-hour, 3-kilometer English walking tour through São Paulo’s historic center. See Copan, the Municipal Theatre, Pátio do Colégio, Sé Cathedral, and Liberdade, while learning how coffee, immigration, modernism, and city politics shaped São Paulo. Groups are limited to 10 people.

“A memorable and Fun tour with Giuliano walking through São Paolo History ! Giuliano is a friendly and knowledgeable person to visit/discover old São Paolo with! I definitely recommend him! Thank you so much Giuliano !! :-)”

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2.Downtown-Center Walking Tour | 2 Hours – English

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 84 reviews · 2 hours · from $37

Join guide Giuliano for a two-hour, small-group walk through São Paulo’s center, from the Copan Building and Galeria do Rock to São Paulo Cathedral and Liberdade. Expect clear English commentary on architecture, immigration, Indigenous history, and daily life, with practical food and sightseeing tips along the way.

“Everything was good, the tour guide had so much historical and actualized information about the areas. I really enjoyed the tour.”

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3.Ecological walk in sao paulo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $170

Leave São Paulo by private vehicle for Cantareira State Park, where guides such as Denis, Luis, or Jefferson lead you through Atlantic rainforest, waterfalls, native plants, and wildlife. Choose a forest walk near Engordador or climb toward Pedra Grande for sweeping city views. Allow about 4 to 6 hours, with moderate uphill walking.

“My fiance and I had a wonderful time with Dennis! He accomodated us when we were running late. He was very knowledagble about the rainforest plants and animals. It was like hanging out with a smart friend. Afterwards he suggested a few different locations around the city to visit and ended up driving us to one of them.”

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4.Night Walking Tour through the Bars of São Paulo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $36

Start at Supra Bar with an hour of open-bar drinks and party games, then visit Ô de Casa Hostel & Bar, Xiu! Bar, and LiLi Club. Hosts including Jena, Diego, Pétala, and Rodrigo keep the group moving through Vila Madalena from 8 p.m. until around midnight.

“It was fun night with a good group of people! The hosts did a great job and we went to cool places. I would suggest this to anyone”

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5.Must-See Sites Walking Tour With A Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 25 reviews · 2 hours · from $29Best value

Meet your English, French, Portuguese, or Spanish-speaking guide outside Novotel São Paulo Jaraguá Conventions for a private two-hour walk through the city center. See Pateo do Collegio, the Marquesa, Martinelli Building, Catedral da Sé, Theatro Municipal, and Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil. Guide Roberto is praised for tailoring the route and sharing useful city tips.

“Roberto wist veel te vertellen over de bezienswaardigheden en zijn Engels was erg goed.”

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6.Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 13 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

Walk São Paulo’s historic center with an English, Portuguese, French, or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit Pateo do Collegio, Sé Cathedral, Martinelli Building, Farol Santander, Theatro Municipal, and more. Roberto and Carlos have led highly praised tours, though French-language service may vary.

“Roberto was a fabulous tour guide, he made the tour of São Paulo so interesting, his knowledge of the city and its history is amazing. I highly recommend booking this tour. Becky”

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7.Paulista Avenue Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

Walk Paulista Avenue for three hours with a private English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide. Start at Japan House and see 18 landmarks, including MASP, Casa das Rosas, Kobra murals, Trianon Park, and Livraria Cultura. Guides such as Renato, Doris, Laura, and Ilan add local context, with time for photos, snacks, and short breaks.

“nothing can be improved about this tour Doris our tour guide was great and knowledgeable she even took us to other parts of the town when The Japan House was closed from construction. Great walking tour after a long flight.”

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8.Walk to the Big Rock in Cantareira State Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 hours · from $237

You’ll hike about 10 kilometers through Cantareira State Park with a private guide, stopping at Carp Lake and Pedra Grande, 1,010 meters above sea level. Expect forest, possible monkey sightings, São Paulo views, snacks, and hotel pickup. Guides speak English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Diogo and Luiz have earned especially strong praise.

“Today we did the Big Rock visit in the Cantareira State Park. Our guide Diogo was fantastic, very knowledgeable about São Paulo, its history and history of the park, the natural life and habitats in the park. We gave our group very good company and tour of the park. We hiked to the top of the Rock, had a great view of the entire city, went to the cafeteria, took some great pics of the wildlife there and hiked back. On the way back he took us to this neat little place for lunch and it was a great experience there also. He spoke with the restaurant owner to keep…”

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9.Downtown Walking Tour with Farol Santander Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $115

Explore São Paulo’s historic center with a private English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide. Visit Pátio do Colégio, Sé Cathedral, the Stock Exchange, and Farol Santander’s observation deck, while learning how coffee, immigration, law, and commerce shaped Brazil’s largest city.

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10.Jewish History Downtown Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $124

Spend two hours with a private English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide exploring São Paulo’s former Jewish quarter. See four synagogues, the Jewish Immigration and Holocaust Memorial, and Bom Retiro’s changing streets. Entry is not included, so this is mainly an outdoor history walk shaped by your guide’s stories and local tips.

“We loved our historic tour of Jewish Sao Paulo with Maria. She was super knowledgeable and friendly. The area is now a Korean neighborhood and she took us to a small place for a treat that we absolutely loved. I would highly recommend this tour and Maria who is interested in knowing more about the Jewish history of Sao Paulo.”

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11.Special tour 8 hour (walking tour + nightlife )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $108

Meet guide Faical at 16:00 near MASP or Sesc Avenida Paulista for a small-group São Paulo tour. See a rooftop, Japanese Street, Sé Cathedral, museums, and Beco do Batman, then visit bars and clubs with VIP entry. Drinks are extra. The tour is offered in six languages and ends in Vila Madalena.

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