Sao Paulo
Kickstart your trip to Sao Paulo
City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours
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Kickstart your trip to Sao Paulo
Get the Sampa scoop as you navigate the heart of the larger-than-life city.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Ditch the introductory guidebook for a crash course of Sampa with a street-smart host who knows all the good spots in city central.
- Marvel at the gothic heart of São Paulo - the Metropolitan Cathedral - and take note of a bustling market frequented by locals to return to.
- Grab a pen; you'll want to shortlist all your host's culinary recommendations.
- Get the inside scoop of the dos don’ts of the city (like which tourist traps to avoid).
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
3 hours with a Host
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What’s not included
Food and drink
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
Find your feet in urban jungle São Paulo in no time, with your local host as your personal GPS along must-see landmarks like the enormous Metropolitan Cathedral or a Court of Justice inspired by Italian architecture. Hear the fascinating history of how Sampa was founded by missionaries outside the founder's site, before seeing where national ballerinas assemblé at a heavily ornamented masterpiece. Find out where to hang with Paulistanos on the rest of your trip at a market bursting with flavors (and sizzling pastry envelopes galore), before walking in the steps of economic giants along famous street Avenida Paulista. Dart to ultra-hip Beco de Batman alley for a dose of quirky street art, where your host will point out a nearby deep-fried coxinha hotspot.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of our City Essentials: First Day experiences in South America
Helen
Jul 2025
Maria was great! She was very knowledgeable and friendly.
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Tia
Jul 2025
Roberto was an excellent tour guide with a wealth of knowledge about Napoli
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Emma
Jul 2025
We had the best time, onofrio was the best part
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Laurie
Jul 2025
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Jake
Jul 2025
We did one of the walking tours in Naples, Italy, with Daria. Daria was an exceptional host. Starting off she was on-time and approachable, checking what/where we wanted to do. Aligned to the tour description, it was like catching up and exploring a new city with a friend for a few hours. Her general knowledge of the area was paired with an obvious sense of pride and passion for her city. This made all the difference on the tour, and could tell we were being shown the genuine 'hidden gems' by a local. 10/10 would do again to uncover more with her!
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Jake
Jul 2025
Daria was an exceptional host. Starting off she was on-time and approachable, checking what/where we wanted to do. Aligned to the tour description, it was like catching up and exploring a new city with a friend for a few hours. Her general knowledge of the area was paired with an obvious sense of pride and passion for her city. This made all the difference on the tour, and could tell we were being shown the genuine 'hidden gems' by a local. 10/10 would do again to uncover more with her!
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