Must-See Museums in São Paulo

Explore one of Brazil's most fascinating metropolitan areas on this City Tour Meet Sao Paulo. During this 3-hour tour with a knowledgeable local guide, visit sites in the Pacaembu, Paulista and Ibirapuera neighborhoods. Walk through downtown Sao Paulo to see the Pátio do Colégio, the Municipal Theater and the Anhangabaú Valley. End the tour with a visit to Luz Park and the Pinacoteca at the Luz Station. Round-trip transportation from Sao Paulo hotels is included.

Explore São Paulo in just a few hours with this private tour by foot and vehicle. Follow your private guide to hit all the highlights of the city, including the Catedral da Sé, the Italian Tower and City Hall, the Tea Bridge and Paulista Avenue. Choose from 3-hour or 5-hour options; the latter includes spending time in some residential neighborhoods and local markets. Along the way, enjoy engaging, informative commentary from your private local guide. Round-trip transportation from São Paulo hotels is included.

Get acquainted with the metropolitan grandeur of São Paulo on a private 3 hour tour of the bustling Brazilian city. Travel to São Paulo’s most sought-after sights in a luxurious vehicle with a knowledgeable guide, visiting prominent landmarks like The Pacaembu Stadium and Sé Cathedral Square. Discover the intriguing history and heritage of the city and receive the undivided attention of your private guide on this executive tour.

Explore Embu das Artes, an artist enclave in a charming town outside of São Paulo, during a private 4-hour tour. Follow your local arts guide through the quaint streets lined with galleries and workshops selling works of art and local handicrafts. Stop at Nossa Senhora do Rosário (Our Lady of the Rosary), a well-preserved 17th-century cathedral and the Museu de Arte Sacra (Museum of Sacred Art). Eat lunch at one of the local restaurants (own expense) before returning to São Paulo in your private tour vehicle.

Get a glimpse into the local street art scene in São Paulo during this 3-hour private arts and culture tour. Follow your local guide around the city, stopping to view popular works of art in unlikely places like graffiti-covered alleys and streets. Visit one of São Paulo’s street art galleries, Choque Cultural in Vila Madalena, which aims to promote awareness of urban art. Learn about the local arts scene and the cultural impact it has on the city through your private guide's informative, engaging commentary.

See the architectural highlights of São Paulo during this private 3-hour tour. In a private vehicle, explore the eclectic city, with styles ranging from modernist to colonial Portuguese, with a local architecture guide. Stop by the São Paulo Museum of Art, the Unique Hotel and the Edifício Copan. Learn about the city's architectural history and diversity through commentary from your guide. Round-trip transportation from São Paulo hotels is included.

Ibirapuera Park, one of the biggest urban parks in Brazil and ranked among the best parks in South America, serves as the green lung in the heart of São Paulo’s concrete jungle. With this walking tour of this sprawling green space, save time waiting in ticket lines to the park’s attractions while exploring its hidden corners with a local guide. This leaves time for a picnic by the lake.

Take advantage of a layover in São Paulo with this private tour. After the airport (if applicable), you and your guide/driver will visit the city's popular attractions based on your interests such as the soccer stadium, Ibirapuera Park, and more. The tour includes round-trip transportation to/from the airport, if you're on a layover or you can be picked up and dropped off at your hotel in São Paulo.

Get an overview of São Paulo during this 3-hour orientation of the metropolis with your own personal guide — perfect for those without much time. Enjoy a customizable itinerary during this private excursion, departing from your hotel in the morning or afternoon. You’ll see São Paulo’s most popular sights, such as Praça da Sé, Bairro Higienópolis and Estádio do Pacaembu, with an in-the-know local at your side.

Choose your own itinerary on this private 3-hour tour of São Paulo. Allow your guide to lead you on one of the classic tours or choose the areas, highlights and landmarks that you'd like to see. This city tour can cover approximately 10 areas of the urban center, including the Liberdade area, Pacaembu Stadium, Paulista Avenue and downtown São Paulo. This private tour ensures personalized attention and includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

Capture the spirit of São Paulo during this 4-hour comprehensive walking tour. With your local guide, get to know the urban atmosphere from street level as you stroll through the city's streetscapes. Stop at landmarks like Ibirapuera Park, Edifício Itália and Estação da Luz. Learn about the city's history, culture, food and traditions through your guide's narration, making plenty of stops to rest and take photos along the way. Round-trip transportation from centrally located São Paulo hotels is included.

Downtown São Paulo can be a bit overwhelming to navigate on your own, so let an informative guide point out its architectural features, cultural spaces, contemporary art and traditional eateries. On this 5-hour walking tour you’ll view the impressive Martinelli building and sample feijoada, the national dish. Set out on a Saturday from Sé Cathedral to explore the city center when it is not quite so bustling as on weekdays.

Discover the super modern arena of Allianz Parque in São Paulo. Take a 1.5-hour guided tour of the multi-purpose arena that is the home to the Palmeiras football team from Sao Paulo. Visit the bleachers, box seats, press lounges, locker room, and even step onto the field of this modern marvel.

A visit to the Museum of Futebol, inside the Paulo Machado de Carvalho Municipal Stadium in São Paulo, Brazil, shows you just how much Brazilians love soccer (which is called futebol in Portuguese). Using the English language audio guide, watch videos and enjoy interactive displays. Fans and nonfans dive deeper into Brazilian culture by understanding the history and heritage of soccer in Brazil.

Veer from the typical sights on this 5-hour tour of São Paulo, led by an informative local guide who takes you beyond the city center to the outskirts of the vibrant metropolis. Kick around a ‘futebol’ (soccer ball) at Juventus Stadium, visit a thriving park once a Brazilian prison, and view the largest outdoor urban art museum in the world. You’ll enjoy some Lebanese cuisine and learn about the city’s diverse communities along the way.

For those who are interested in photography, cinematography, dance, and music a trip to the Museum of Image and Sound in Sao Paulo is a must. See national and international exhibits that span everything from mainstream media to more obscure pieces of art available for audiences of all ages. Some successful exhibits include David Bowie and The World of Tim Burton.

São Paulo is considered to be one of the best cities for art and what better way to enjoy its galleries than with a private tour? Visit a number of galleries and museums, based on your interests and availability, during a 4-hour tour through the city. From contemporary art to historical pieces, discover artworks with your guide in neighborhoods such as Vila Madalena, Jardins, Centro, and Itaim.