São Paulo City of Contrasts Tour
From stunning verdant parklands to eccentric Gaudi-esque favela homes – this City of Contrasts tour unveils the magical diversity lying within São Paulo’s imposing concrete jungle.
| Type of service | Regular |
|---|---|
| Seasons | All year round |
| Type of traveller | Solo traveller, With kids, Backpackers, Couples |
| Country | Brazil |
| Type of tour | Sightseeing Tours |
Includes:
- Bilingual Guide English / Portuguese (See notes).
- Food and drink tasting.
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly.
- Tickets for attractions.
- Mini-van with air conditioner.
Monday.
Departs at 15.00 hs.
5 hours approx.
Itinerary
São Paulo is one of the most diverse cities in the world, packed with a variety of lifestyles and cultures. From favelas to luxury parks, meet the different faces of this grand metropolis on the this City of Contrasts Tour.
This cultural encounter in São Paulo starts with a delicious Brazilian coffee at the Vila Olimpio train station with your guide. From there you’ll go by van to another part of the city to visit a park that bears the name of its creator, Burle Marx, an important Brazilian landscape architect. The project was originally set to be the garden of a house designed by the famous Oscar Niemeyer but was never completed. In 1995, it was converted into a stunning park.
In contrast to this green and luxurious landscape, the next stop on this tour is the second largest building in the city, built by a resident of the Paraisópolis favela. Next, you will see one of the most impressive shopping centres in São Paulo. From there you’ll move on to another part of town to experience the Bahia culture, primarily through its cuisine.
Finally, you’ll visit one of the most emblematic bars in the city, where the menu was created by one of the best chefs in the world, Alex Atala. The neighborhood outside of the bar also boasts some of the city’s new bicycle lanes which you can try out.
If you wish, you can finish the this City of Contrasts Tour by enjoying the nightlife scene in São Paulo, completing your cultural experience. At the end of this fascinating city tour, you’ll have the satisfaction of having really gotten to know this extraordinary and multi-faceted South American city.
Important Notes
- Children policy: Children up to 5 years old do not pay for the tour. From 6 to 14 years old they pay 50%.
- Transfer policy: This tour does not include transfers. This tour does not include transfers. The meeting point is Vila Olímpia Train Station - Main Departure.
- Solo traveler: This tour is done with a minimum of two people. If you make an individual reservation and no other passenger appears, the individual reservation will become a private tour and this will incur an additional cost. We, therefore, recommend that if you wish to make an individual booking, please contact our Customer Service team first to inquire about the availability of the service.
- Tour policy: Any services or costs not mentioned in the description are not included in the price of the tour. We are unable to change currency.
- Dress code & recommendations: We recommend you wear comfortable shoes and bring a sweater, the tour will go through different regions and is subject to temperature changes.
- Tip: We recommend you bring only a few possessions and to be careful with your personal items.
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