Sao Paulo
Samba along Sampa's 10 must-see sights
Iconic Sights & Hidden Gems • 8 hours
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Samba along Sampa's 10 must-see sights
Savor the top 10 sights of larger-than-life São Paulo
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Tick off a bucket list of landmarks in a jiffy, like the magnificent palm-tree lined Metropolitan Cathedral or its nearby neighbor the neoclassical Court of Justice.
- Navigate one of the largest cities in the world like a pro with the help of your street smart host.
- See where one of the largest cities in the world started at a blue-windowed church school.
- Make like a paulistano and grab a bite of bananas and pork chops at bubbling marketplace Mercadão.
- Bask in the shadows of skyscrapers as you meander along a world-famous avenue, the epicenter of Sampa’s economic and social activity.
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
8 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
8 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
Explore sprawling urban jungle São Paulo like a true Paulistano, with the help of your city host visiting ten must-see sights, like the massive spiritual center of the city, the Metropolitan Cathedral, around the corner from the neoclassical Palácio da Justiça. See the local evolution of architectural designs outside the Solar da Marquesa, and a nearby church and school, titleholder of the oldest in town. For lunch, rub shoulders with locals at boisterous food market Mercadão, before heading to the Renaissance-style City Theater, near the grand cultural center. Next, meander along the city's most famous avenue and economic powerhouse Avenida Paulista, before escaping to green haven Parque Trianon, where you'll forget you're in one of the largest cities in the world.
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 Iconic Sights & Hidden Gems experiences in South America
Emma
Jul 2025
We had the best time, onofrio was the best part
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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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Boris
Jul 2025
Sheena, Our guide was sweet, so kind and extremely knowledgeable. She was very eager to help us in any way she could to educate us about the history and culture of Oslo Norway. I highly recommend her to anyone coming to Oslo!
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Kristi
Jul 2025
Dave communicated with us before the tour to check our interests and confirm a meeting place. That was really appreciated. He was very knowledgeable, interesting and enjoyable.
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Jim
Jul 2025
Francesco was an excellent guide and contacted me months in advance to plan our tour. He focused on areas of my interest including the history, which was very important to me.
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