Free Walking Tour - São Paulo History in the city center
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Explore the vibrant history of São Paulo on this engaging Free Walking Tour through the city's historic center.
Led by an experienced local guide, discover iconic landmarks and travel through time walking through the historic streets. Explore all the essentials of the center in one tour. The tour is only in english.
The tour price is a reservation fee for Viator and operational costs. The guides on these tours are only paid by the contributions at the end of the tour, based on how you enjoyed it.
This immersive 2-3 hour experience offers an intimate look into the city's evolution from a small village to a bustling metropolis. Enjoy a typical Brazilian snack and receive personalized recommendations to enhance your stay in São Paulo.
- Small group size, maximum of 15 participants for a personalized experience
- Visit key historical sites including the Municipal Theatre and the Sé Cathedral
- Learn about São Paulo's rich culture, architecture, and daily life from a local perspective
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional Tour Guide
What To Expect
Farol Santander
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Igreja Nossa Senhora Do Rosario Dos Homens Pretos
Learn about black history in Brazil and enter the church of the Slaves, noticing the stautes of brazilian black Saints.
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Reviews
39 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Detailed guide
Tyk2003,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An exprienced guide with passion of sharing knowledge about sao paulo. The tour was well prganized and each time we went to a new place you had time for yourself.
Great experience
mayrasH8080BX,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rafaela was perfect guide, excellent English! I am from São Paulo and visited my city with another eyes. Very nice tour!
Amazing tour with Rafaela
154ilyas,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I joined the free walking tour in São Paulo city center with Rafaela, and it was absolutely amazing! Rafaela was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the city’s history and culture. She brought the streets to life with fun stories and interesting facts, making the tour both educational and entertaining. The route covered all the key landmarks, hidden gems, and some great local tips too.
City tour
845oli,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rafaela came up with a good explanation and gave us great impressions. She always kept a watchful eye on all participants.
Amazing city tour
656ritikag,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time at the walking tour and learnt a lot about the city. Rafaela is a wonderful guide, knowledgeable and a great storyteller. Highly recommend seeing São Paulo with Rafaela
Raphaela was an amazing...
Stephanie D,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Raphaela was an amazing guide! My fiancé and I learned so much about the culture, architecture, and history of Sao Paulo that you otherwise wouldn't have known without a guide! We walked through the downtown area and was able to take amazing photos while taking it all in. Thank you for having a smile even through the rain!
Amazing experience!
dorismY8563XL,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I thoroughly enjoyed the tour with Rafaela. She is very professional but also kind, with a sense of humour and a lot of personalised information. I can highly recommend this tour to everyone, Rafaela goes above and beyond with her guiding.
Great tour
U9622IImeganb,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great tour, learned a lot about the history of the city. It was a good length of time, and Rafaela provided great information and recommendations for our stay in Sao Paulo
We really enjoyed our our...
Rebecca R,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We really enjoyed our our tour with rafaela. Her English was amazing and very easy to understand. She was easy to communicate with before the tour and to make sure we knew exactly where to meet. She is very knowledgeable and provided a lot of insight about the city and the history and various buildings. The tour went at a nice Pace it was not too short not too long it was exactly what we had hoped it would be.
Great tour, must for SP
363mre,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! Perfecto English, knowledgeable on the city and very kind. Rafaela is very kind. The Bauru Sandwich was amazing
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