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Offered languages
- Portuguese
- Spanish
On this tour, you will experience a real time travel through the Historical Center of São Paulo. At each stop, you will discover how a small Jesuit villa was transformed into the largest metropolis in Brazil.
During the walk, you will explore towering monuments, preserved colonial buildings, historic skyscrapers and vibrant cultural spaces. It’s not just a walk to see buildings — it’s a dynamic experience, full of curious stories, memorable characters and events that shaped the city.
The tour is carefully planned to be light, engaging and accessible, with strategic stops for photos and moments of interaction. Ideal for those who want to know São Paulo beyond the obvious, understanding its essence, its contrasts and its grandeur.
If you want to leave the Center by seeing the city with different eyes, this is the perfect experience.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Climb the stairs of the Cathedral and find a guide with a blue sign that says : Terralume Tours & Viagens.
The tour ends in front of the Monastery, and then you can visit it freely.
Itinerary
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1Catedral da Se de Sao Paulo
You start in the heart of São Paulo! Here you will discover where it all started, get to know the Marco Cero and be impressed with the grandiosity of the Gothic architecture of the Cathedral.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2
Get ready to travel to Brazil Empire! You will learn about the stories of the Marquise of Saints and surprising curiosities of the 19th century.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Pateo do Collegio
This is where São Paulo was born! You will understand how the small Jesuit village was transformed into the largest city in the country.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
(Pass by)
Discover a historic palace that today beats with Brazilian culture and music in the heart of the Center.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
You will notice the contrast between the past and the present, in one of the most elegant urban settings in the Center.
Admission ticket free -
4Matarazzo Building City Hall Of Sao Paulo
Here you will learn about the history of the powerful Matarazzo family and the center of political decisions in the city.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
Edificio Martinelli (Pass by)
Get ready to hear the story of Latin America’s first skyscraper and the ambition that changed the São Paulo skyline.
Admission ticket free -
Farol Santander (Pass by)
You will understand how São Paulo became a financial powerhouse, facing one of the most iconic buildings in the city.
Admission ticket free -
Mosteiro De Sao Bento (Pass by)
We finish with tradition and spirituality, knowing centuries of history preserved in the Monastery.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Advise against pessoas with physical mobility problems
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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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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