Walking Tour along Paulista Avenue – The most Famous Avenue in Brazil

52 Av. Paulista, São Paulo, 01310-900

Take a 4-hour private walking tour on Paulista ave. to unveil the hidden history of the most famous avenue in Brazil.

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Duration 3 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Group size

1–10 travelers

Full description

Take a 3-hour private walking tour on Paulista ave. to unveil the hidden history of the most famous avenue in Brazil.

This fascinating place that is sure to impress you not only with its appearance, but also for its rich history that may seem common in the eyes of some, but in the company of an expert tour guide can be mind-blowing.

It's not just an avenue, it’s part of the Brazilian history for all it has been in the last 130 years. It is home to outstanding sites and happenings serving as ground for work, study, entertainment, demonstrations, leisure, theaters, shopping, important old palaces, marathon, gay parade, history, culture, gastronomy drawing millions of people along the year.

Get back into the past by the time when the area was a forest, and get you to understand the importance of the coffee for Brazilian socio-economic development and what Paulista had to do with it. Learn about the late Brazilian industrialization process that was closely related to Paulista.

Itinerary

It features rotating art exhibits, as well as talks and classes about varied aspects of Japanese culture)

It is the first European-style private hospital founded by religious women

It’s a classic French style mansion dedicated to several cultural manifestations, focusing on literature and poetry. It is one of the buildings reminiscent of the initial occupation of Paulista

Sesc Paulista is a cultural and leisure center. Atop of Sesc building there is an observation deck that allows visitors to see a long distance through São Paulo skyline. There is also a café where you can have a snack enjoying the view

Admire the massively-scaled panels on buildings made by the remarkable street artist Eduardo Kobra. Master pieces that ??bring life to famous people like the formula 1 driver Aryton Sena and the renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer

It’s a cultural institute dedicated to contribute to the valorization of the heterogeneous Brazilian culture and society

More than a century-old school designed by the famous architect Ramos de Azevedo. It’s the largest polling station in Brazil

It’s a scientific researcher century-old entity that played a huge whole in Brazil in the eradication of animal rabies in the early 20th century

Industrial Federation Headquarters of the State of São Paulo. It is still today a postcard of the city and an emblematic landmark of it

São Paulo Art Museum is one of the most important Brazilian cultural institutions and one of the most attended museums

A historic park remnant of the original Atlantic Forest with centenary trees and relevant art works

An abandoned place, rediscovered to become the most unexpected multicultural space in the city

Head office of “Fundação Carper Libero” (Gazeta TV network) which is a centenary traditional media conglomerate

Out of all the elegant residences on this avenue, only a few bravely have resisted time and financial speculation such as this abandoned Palace

Street known for the effervescent nightlife filled with dance clubs, brothels, striptease clubs and LGBT section full of bars

It became an architectural paradigm for similar building projects in São Paulo during the 1950s

It aims to promote and develop cultural programs in the areas of photography, literature, iconography, plastic arts, music and cinema

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Professional licensed bilingual private tour guide.
  • VAT, all taxes and handling charges.

Not included

  • Meals and drinks.
  • Tips. (optional).

Important information

Meeting point

52 Av. Paulista, São Paulo, 01310-900

Don’t forget

Not wheelchair accessible Not stroller accessible Not suitable for pets No public transportation nearby Infants must not sit on laps Infant seats unavailable • Meeting Point: In front of "Japan House" on Paulista avenue nº 52 - Bela Vista, São Paulo. • Reference point: It's a walkable distance from the subway / metro stations "Brigadeiro" or "Paraiso" part of green line. • Meet the guide at the designated meeting point at least 10 minutes prior the scheduled time. • Departure time: Whenever you have booked the tour to get started. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best starting time that suits your needs as long as it’s available on the timetable. • In the very unlikely situation that the customer is not able to locate our guide, please call our emergency telephone number on the voucher. --- EMERGENCY CONTACT In the unlikely event that you are unable to locate the driver, please contact us immediately at the numbers below: • +55 (11) 2157-1629

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

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