São Paulo has more than 12 million inhabitants and nearly 18 million in the metropolitan area, about 400,000 corporate headquarters, and it’s one of the cities with the greatest cultural scene in Brazil. It houses 362 libraries, 58 museums, 69 theaters and concert halls, and many other cultural venues.
Founded in 1554, São Paulo grew up with the arrival of foreign immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, coming from different parts of the world like Italy and Japan, transforming the small village it used to be in the big cosmopolitan metropolis it is today.
People from different parts of the country also come to São Paulo in search of work, which makes the City the perfect place to get in touch with the different faces of the vast Brazilian culture.
This mix of peoples and cultures makes of São Paulo one of the most important gastronomic centers of the globe: if you’re looking for sushi, the Japanese community of the city, which is the biggest outside Japan, will provide you with a large range of options; but if you feel like trying an exotic specialty from the Amazon Rainforest, you can also find it in São Paulo, as well as the culinary of almost every country of the planet.
Archtecture in São Paulo is also very rich. From old houses of the coffee baroons to the modernistic style of Oscar Niemeyer, every street of the city´s expanded center has a hidden archtectural gem.
Art lovers will find amazing museums and cultural centers with the best of Brazilian and international arts.
100% private and tailor made city tour with a knowledgeable Tour Guide by private car or van. Enjoy sightseeing and walking downtown São Paulo. See as many landmarks as possible according to the time, traffic conditions, and, of course, your preferences. Visit amazing spots such as The Pacaembu Stadium, Paulista Avenue, Ibirapuera Park, Sé Cathedral Square, Pateo do Collegio, Luz Station, Municipal Market, Martinelli Building and more. Hotel pick up and drop off included.
