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Welcome to the historic center of São Paulo

Duration: 3h
Languages: Spanish
Guru: Helder
Registered on June 14, 2024

I like to travel, get to know the city and its tourist spots and also talk and tell the stories of the city of Sao Paulo.

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
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    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Welcome to the historic center of São Paulo! Come explore the Historic Center, where past and present meet in a vibrant mix of culture, architecture and history. Walk through streets that tell centuries-old stories and feel the energy of a metropolis that never sleeps.

Places and topics of interest:

Viaduto do Chá:
Opened in 1892 in São Paulo, it is an important historical and architectural landmark of the city. Designed by Francisco de Paula Ramos de Azevedo, the viaduct connects the center with the Praça da Sé region and is known for its arched metal structure. It has played a crucial role in urban expansion and remains an iconic symbol of the city.

Pateo do Collegio: The ground zero of the city, where São Paulo was born.

Sé Cathedral: An imposing Gothic cathedral that is a true architectural treasure.

Mosteiro de São Bento: Immerse yourself in the serenity of this centuries-old monastery.

Edifício Martinelli: São Paulo's first skyscraper, an example of luxury and sophistication from the 1920s.

Solar da Marquesa de Santos: located in the historic center of São Paulo, is an imposing 19th century neoclassical mansion that was the residence of Domitila de Castro Canto e Melo, the famous Marquise of Santos.

Rua Direita: one of the oldest streets in São Paulo, it is a historical landmark dating back to the colonial period, connecting the city centre to Pateo do Collegio, where the city was founded.


Tour details: The "Welcome to the historic center of São Paulo" tour has an average duration of 3 hours. We will have lunch in the city center.

Meeting point: in front of the Mosteiro de São Bento, which is located in front of the São Bento metro stairs, near a police booth.



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What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Largo São Bento, s/nº - Centro Histór...
    Largo São Bento, s/nº - Centro Histórico de São Paulo, São Paulo - SP, 01029-010, Brazil
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    Meeting point: in front of the Mosteiro de São Bento, which is located opposite the São Bento metro staircase, near a police booth. I will be holding a folder with my name on it.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Mosteiro de São Bento - Largo São Bento - Centro Histórico de São Paulo
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Pateo do Collegio - Centro Histórico de São Paulo
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Solar da Marquesa de Santos - Rua Roberto Simonsen - Centro Histórico de São Paulo
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Rua Direita - Centro Histórico de São Paulo
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Catedral da Sé de São Paulo - Praça da Sé - Sé

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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