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Take a 3-hour private walking tour on Paulista ave. to unveil the hidden history of the most famous avenue in Brazil.
This fascinating place that is sure to impress you not only with its appearance, but also for its rich history that may seem common in the eyes of some, but in the company of an expert tour guide can be mind-blowing.
It's not just an avenue, it’s part of the Brazilian history for all it has been in the last 130 years. It is home to outstanding sites and happenings serving as ground for work, study, entertainment, demonstrations, leisure, theaters, shopping, important old palaces, marathon, gay parade, history, culture, gastronomy drawing millions of people along the year.
Get back into the past by the time when the area was a forest, and get you to understand the importance of the coffee for Brazilian socio-economic development and what Paulista had to do with it. Learn about the late Brazilian industrialization process that was closely related to Paulista.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
• In front of "Japan House" on Paulista avenue nº 52 - Bela Vista, São Paulo. • Reference point: It's a walkable distance from the subway / metro stations "Brigadeiro" or "Paraiso" part of green line.
• The tour must end after the visit to the “Moreira Salles Institute building” on Paulista avenue No 2424, which is very close to the subway / metro station “Paulista” in “yellow line” or close to “Consolação” station part of the “green line”.
Itinerary
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It features rotating art exhibits, as well as talks and classes about varied aspects of Japanese culture)
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
It is the first European-style private hospital founded by religious women
Admission ticket free -
2
It’s a classic French style mansion dedicated to several cultural manifestations, focusing on literature and poetry. It is one of the buildings reminiscent of the initial occupation of Paulista
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Sesc Paulista is a cultural and leisure center. Atop of Sesc building there is an observation deck that allows visitors to see a long distance through São Paulo skyline. There is also a café where you can have a snack enjoying the view
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Admire the massively-scaled panels on buildings made by the remarkable street artist Eduardo Kobra. Master pieces that ??bring life to famous people like the formula 1 driver Aryton Sena and the renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
It’s a cultural institute dedicated to contribute to the valorization of the heterogeneous Brazilian culture and society
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
More than a century-old school designed by the famous architect Ramos de Azevedo. It’s the largest polling station in Brazil
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
It’s a scientific researcher century-old entity that played a huge whole in Brazil in the eradication of animal rabies in the early 20th century
Admission ticket free -
4
Industrial Federation Headquarters of the State of São Paulo. It is still today a postcard of the city and an emblematic landmark of it
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
São Paulo Art Museum is one of the most important Brazilian cultural institutions and one of the most attended museums
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
A historic park remnant of the original Atlantic Forest with centenary trees and relevant art works
Admission ticket free -
5
An abandoned place, rediscovered to become the most unexpected multicultural space in the city
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Head office of “Fundação Carper Libero” (Gazeta TV network) which is a centenary traditional media conglomerate
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Out of all the elegant residences on this avenue, only a few bravely have resisted time and financial speculation such as this abandoned Palace
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Street known for the effervescent nightlife filled with dance clubs, brothels, striptease clubs and LGBT section full of bars
Admission ticket free -
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It became an architectural paradigm for similar building projects in São Paulo during the 1950s
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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It aims to promote and develop cultural programs in the areas of photography, literature, iconography, plastic arts, music and cinema
25 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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.
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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