A True Local's perspective: History and Legends of São Paulo in the city center
Tour description
Welcome to the best Free Walking Tour in São Paulo
Join me in an exciting journey to learn about the history of São Paulo while walking through the historic streets and exploring all the essentials of the center in one tour
We will travel through time uniting beautiful sightseeing and exciting storytelling, discovering how São Paulo grew from a small religious village to the largest city in South America 🌎 in less than 2 centuries and what makes it unique today
During the tour, you will be treated to a typical Brazilian snack. After the tour, you will get an extensive list of all my favorite bars, restaurants, clubs, and other fun things to do in the city, so I'll keep you fed and busy for the rest of your stay! :)
🔍️Tour highlights:
- 🕍 Sé Cathedral, enter and explore our beautiful gothic central church
- 🛖 Pateo do Colégio where the city was founded, and how it got it’s name
- ⛪ The Church of Our Lady of the Rosary of Black Men - the church of the slaves and their safe heaven,
- 🌊The Anhagabau "valley" which was once a river
- The Municipal Theatre 🎭
- 🗽Statue of Zumbi dos Palmares, the main leader who fought against slavery (the author is a personal friend of mine)
- Banespão, the building that resembles Empire State Building - where you have the best point of view of the city
- Martinelli building,The first skyscraper of São Paulo and its polemic construction 🏗️
- 🏛️City Hall with it's unexpected architecture
...and many other locations that are part of the city's identity.
🏆WHY CHOOSE THIS TOUR?🏆
💡I’m an independent and licensed guide and conducted OVER 1000 TOURS, delighting thousands of visitors worldwide
💡I understand the significance of your visit, which is why I’m committed to a small group for a personalized experience (always maximum of 15 walkers)
💡The route combines beautiful sightseeing with exciting storytelling and covers everything you need to know about São Paulo in one tour
💡Plenty of space for questions, I love exploring different topics
From colonial Brazil to the buzzing metropolis.
You will discover how is daily life here with me, a local, and the best secret corners to visit that only locals know.
Experience a unique perspective with a true local, be treated with a typical brazilian snack 🍪 and get a list of my personal recommendations for São Paulo ⭐
I don't rely on a set script, so every tour is a different experience from the questions that emerge and your specific interests. Don't refrain from asking questions because that make the tour much more fun!
Book now and see you in the tour!