Private Sao Paulo Architecture Tour – The Most Diverse Styles, Shapes & Sizes
Private Sao Paulo Architecture Tour – The Most Diverse Styles, Shapes & Sizes
The city of Sao Paulo is a melting pot of colonial, modern, contemporary and art deco buildings; discover all of this and more on this architecture tour.Delight the lines, curves and details of well-designed pieces art that may seem common in the eyes of some, but in the company of an expert guide can be mind-blowing.Start at Higienopolis area, one of the best places to observe the contrast between old and new. Admire old colonial houses and modern architecture that coexist without altering the harmony of the landscape.Walk through the center of Sao Paulo and see how the 19th-century European styles combine with more recent architecture.We can't finish without mentioning Paulo Mendes da Rocha, an architecture master and winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize. Or Oscar Niemeyer, whose modern designs can be found all over São Paulo.Continue along the Paulista and Faria Lima ave.
to see their modern and iconic skyscrapers and Jardim America, the first planned area in town.
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There are examples in styles such as eclectic, neoclassical, picturesque, Norman, Florentine, art nouveau, neocolonial, art deco, and others, being the subject of studies and researches. Many of these properties have been registered as historical heritage properties and are under preservations laws.
1 hourCatedral da Se de Sao Paulo
Discover some of the superstar architects behind the designs and the quirky and unusual features of São Paulo’s innovative buildings.
1 hourPaulista Avenue
Paulista avenue is one of the most important in São Paulo architecturally and historically. It has several different architectonic styles representing the last 130 years ranging from old mansions to high-teach green buildings.
1 hourAvenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima
Among the mirrored buildings, the architecture that most attracts attention is the Pátio Victor Malzoni. It has most expensive square meter in town and a preserved 18th century house listed as a historical heritage. The two interconnected modern towers contrasts with the historical old house. It’s really gem!
1 hourIncluded
- Transport by fully-equipped vehicle.
- Professional licensed private tour guide.
- Private driver for groups bigger 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
- VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops, airport Greet & Meet service.
- Hotels and airport pickup and drop-off. (Within São Paulo and its greater area limits)
Not Included
- Entrance fees, although the tour is not aimed to get into sights that charge admission fees.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities (optional)
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- The private tour is safer in terms of COVID-19 contagion as tourists hardly have closer contact with strangers.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.