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Step into a lesser-known chapter of history with Rosotravel on a private WWII walking tour of São Paulo. Follow a carefully curated route through the historic center, uncovering stories of politics, resistance, propaganda, & everyday life during the war years with a Licensed Guide. Book now & see the city through a powerful historical lens.
Discover São Paulo WWII history with a 5-Star Private Licensed Guide
Walk from Pateo do Collegio to Praça da Sé and feel wartime tensions
Learn how Brazil’s politics and propaganda shaped the city in WWII
See Martinelli Building and São Bento through the lens of global conflict
Climb the Sé Cathedral tower and crypt for deeper insight (in the 3-hour option)
Book a 2-hour private WWII walking tour of historic São Paulo. With a expert guide, explore iconic landmarks like Praça da Sé and Martinelli Building while uncovering Brazil’s wartime history.
Uncover São Paulo’s WWII stories with a Private Licensed Guide and book your exclusive experience today.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide in front of Pateo Cuccina; R. Roberto Simonsen, 122 - Centro Histórico de São Paulo, São Paulo - SP, 01017-020, Brazil. Please do not enter the restaurant, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Itinerary
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1
Meet your guide in front of Pateo Cuccina; R. Roberto Simonsen, 122 - Centro Histórico de São Paulo, São Paulo - SP, 01017-020, Brazil. Please do not enter the restaurant, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour. Walk from Pateo do Collegio, where São Paulo was founded, and learn how Brazil’s political direction during World War II shaped the city’s institutions and public life.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Hear about wartime rallies, ideological tensions, and how global conflict echoed through this symbolic civic space.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Sé Metropolitan Cathedral
Admire the exterior of the Sé Metropolitan Cathedral as your guide explains its construction against the backdrop of wartime uncertainty and national identity.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4
Continue to Largo de São Francisco, long associated with law and political debate, where intellectual movements responded to authoritarianism and global events.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
See the Martinelli Building from the outside and learn how this skyscraper became a symbol of modernity during a turbulent era marked by espionage fears and economic shifts.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6Mosteiro de São Bento
End near the São Bento Monastery, discussing the role of religious institutions, immigrant communities, and press censorship during the war. This walking tour focuses on storytelling, original locations, and expert interpretation rather than museum visits, offering an insightful and respectful look at São Paulo’s WWII-era realities.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
- The itinerary depends on your selected option.
- This is a moderate walking tour, including some uneven surfaces or steps. The guide will adapt the pace to your group. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather – the tour runs rain or shine!
- For a personalized experience, we keep our private groups small (1-25 guests per guide). Larger groups can book additional guides with us.
- Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance—we’re happy to help!
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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