Private Tour

6 Hour Buddhist Temple and Embu das Artes Tour – Art Galleries, Artisan Shops

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

English

French

Spanish

6 hours

Mobile ticket

Did you know that the state of São Paulo is home to the largest Buddhist temple in Latin America? Get off the main touristic area and discover the Zu Lai temple.

Delve into Buddhism without leaving Brazil and learn the fundamentals of it. Accompanied by a well-informed guide, visit the temple that occupies a 150,000 M2 area and attracts not only faithful practitioners, but also people of any religion in search of tranquility and renew their spirituality.

Then visit the nearby charming colonial & historical town of Embu das Artes. Explore the art galleries, artisan shops, handicraft stalls and gastronomic delights.

The town is known for its weekly arts and crafts fairs. The fair and the shops offer a broad range of paintings small and large, home decorative objects, wood carvings, ceramics, religious goods, furniture, folk arts, art galleries, gems, old coins, tchotchkes, porcelains, sculptures, jewelry, tools, etc... The selection is outstanding and very reasonably priced.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

FGS Templo Zu Lai

Visit the largest Buddhist temple in Latin American installed in an area amidst greenery and surrounded by beautiful gardens with flowers, as well as preserved remnants of the Atlantic Forest with a small Japanese-style bridge. The typical architecture of an Oriental Temple is a separate chapter making us feel as if we were in Asia. In addition, there are sculptures scattered everywhere, a museum, shop, and a vegetarian restaurant.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Embu das Artes

Following your visit to Zu Lai temple, visit the nearby charming town of Embu das Artes. It’s one of those inspiring and inland cities that travelers often visit when they want to see a different scenario fleeing from the rush of the big city. It's most famous for its Crafts Fair, which takes place in the city's Historic Center, the fair has more than 700 exhibitors of different types of handicrafts such as ceramics, paintings, sculptures, handmade foods, and even clothes and jewelry. There are beautiful objects carved in wood and rustic furniture. It’s lined up in the main square and radiating streets lots of cozy cafés and a myriad of eateries where you can dine on lunch and sample delicious Brazilian typical dishes and desserts. You can also enjoy the ever-popular cachaça, the so-called refreshing açaí, local yogurt, and other things. (not included in the tour price)

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Private driver for groups bigger 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.

VAT, all taxes, handling charges, tolls, parking fees during stops, airport Greet & Meet service.

Transport by fully-equipped vehicles.

Entrance fees.

Licensed bilingual private tour guide.

Any address pick-up and drop-off are included like hotel and airport.

Meals and drinks.

Tips. (optional).

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