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São Paulo is one of the most diverse food cities in the world. Rather than focusing on a single cuisine, you’ll move through Centro, Liberdade, and República, experiencing how different communities have shaped what the city eats today.
With 12+ tastings across multiple stops, you’ll try Brazilian staples alongside Japanese-Brazilian dishes and Middle Eastern classics, all in the neighborhoods where these influences first took hold. It’s not just about tasting individual dishes, but understanding how they fit into daily life in São Paulo.
This is not a fine dining tour, it's a route through the neighborhoods and eateries beloved by locals led by an knowledgeable tastemaker guide providing an authentic look at the real food scene of the city.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The meeting point Marco Zero de São Paulo is an hexagonal monument in front of the Sé Metropolitan Cathedral, indicating the city's zero milestone. It is accessible by taxi from most of the city's central hotels. Uber is widely available, safe, and a popular mode of transportation, operating 24/7.
The tour concludes outside the Theatro Municipal de São Paulo in the República neighbourhood. The tour duration is approximately 3.5 to 4 hours depending on the pace of the group. Your guide can help you to find transport back to your accommodation if you wish.
Itinerary
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1Sao Paulo
Our São Paulo food tour offers guests a culinary experience carefully curated food adventure, led by our team of São Paulo tastemakers. Before we get started, our tour reflects the local cuisine, and the limitations of street food vendors and local eateries mean we cannot cater for every dietary restriction. Here's an honest appraisal for the tour, so no-one is disappointed: ✘ Unsuitable for vegan, vegetarian, halal diet, gluten and lactose intolerance as the tastings would be very limited. ✔ No pork diets, mild nut allergies, pescatarian diet, no seafood diets are possible though some tastings do not have alternatives available and the menu would be more limited.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Sao Paulo
Explore São Paulo’s food culture on a 4-hour lunch tour through Centro Histórico, Liberdade (Japantown), and República, with 12 tastings along the way. This is a moveable feast that reflects the city’s mix of cultures, from Brazilian staples to strong Japanese and Middle Eastern influences. Start with classic snacks like pão de queijo and queijadinha before moving into street favourites such as pastéis filled with beef and hearts of palm. In Liberdade, sit down to a miso-marinated pork cutlet served with rice and beans, a clear example of Japanese-Brazilian cooking. Back in the city centre, try iconic combinations like a mortadella sandwich with melted cheese, alongside dishes introduced by Lebanese communities such as kibe and spinach esfiha. Finish with a brigadeiro. This isn’t about fine dining, it’s an authentic look at the local food of São Paulo.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Sao Paulo
The tour concludes after 3.5-4 hours. You'll leave not only full, but with a much deeper understanding of São Paulo’s food culture and the confidence to continue eating your way through Brazil.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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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