Martinelli Building (Edifício Martinelli) Tours & Attractions

For those who either are going to arrive at the seaport terminal in Santos on a cruise ship or are staying at a hotel in Santos, take an amazing guided tour going to the city of São Paulo to see its major tourist attractions and have an overview of it.
If you have at least 8 hours available, take a 1:20 h trip from Santos to São Paulo to explore the greatest city in the southern hemisphere and what it has to offer culturally, historically and touristically.
As São Paulo is 760 meters above sea level, highways leaving from Santos get through an astonishing mount range that extends for approximately 1500 kilometers along the south and southeast coast of Brasil, providing an amazing view of the coast line. 
You can either follow our suggested itinerary presented in a sequential order or just select specific sights focusing more on culture, history, social-economic aspects, architecture, street art, local crafts and design, fashion, photograph. Our guide should be at your disposal.
Duration: 8 hours.

If you are on a layover at São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport, rather than spending hours waiting for your flight, you can book this tour to visit São Paulo’s top attractions. You’ll cover a lot of ground with this private city tour by vehicle and on foot!

Your informative local guide will accompany you on a walk through São Paulo’s historical downtown, and take you on a scenic drive through several city neighborhoods.

Enjoy guided commentary on 10 or more major landmarks including airport pickup and drop-off.
Duration: 6 hours.

Embark on a walking tour through the historic heart of Sao Paulo, led by an English-speaking guide who will unveil the city's architectural and historical marvels.
Begin at Pateo do Collegio, the birthplace of Sao Paulo, and traverse through centuries of stories and iconic structures. Stand in awe of the majestic Sé Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, and marvel at the pioneering heights of the Martinelli Building, once the tallest in Latin America. Experience breathtaking city views from Farol Santander, a testament to the city's modernity. Delve into the industrial heritage embodied by the historic Matarazzo Building. Engage with the vibrant cultural and political history at Vale do Anhangabau, a central hub of Sao Paulo's evolution. Finally, immerse yourself in the rich artistic legacy at Theatro Municipal, a symbol of the city's cultural grandeur.
Duration: 3 hours.

If you want to see São Paulo’s top attractions and you’ve only got a few hours to spare, book a private city tour to cover a lot of ground as you explore by vehicle and on foot. A private guide will accompany you on a walk through São Paulo’s historical downtown and take you on a scenic drive through several city neighborhoods. Enjoy commentary on major landmarks like Catedral da Sé, the Italian Tower, and the Tea Bridge, and select a 3-hour or 5-hour tour when booking.
Duration: 5 hours.

This walking tour of São Paulo's historic center offers an in-depth look at the city's architectural gems and cultural highlights. Begin at the Pateo do Collegio, the birthplace of São Paulo, and journey through centuries of history with stops at the Manor of the Marquesa of Santos and the majestic Catedral da Sé. Marvel at the neoclassical beauty of the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil and experience the grandeur of the Martinelli Building, Latin America's first skyscraper. Conclude your tour with a visit to the Theatro Municipal, a symbol of São Paulo's cultural evolution. Throughout the tour, your private guide will share fascinating stories and exclusive insights, making this an unforgettable experience.
Duration: 2 hours.

I invite you to join me on this self guided audio tour into the heart of downtown São Paulo. Not only will I show you a number of the city's beautiful landmarks, but you will also gain insight into the evolution of the city. From being a mosquito-infested village to the economic powerhouse it is today!

My name is Andrew Creelman, I'm a tour guide and author of two best selling books about life in São Paulo.

If you are under the impression that this concrete jungle has little to offer in the way of interest...allow me to surprise you!


Duration: 35 to 50 minutes.

São Paulo proudly hosts some of the world's largest immigrant communities, including Italians, Japanese, Syrian-Lebanese, and more. During our exploration, we'll uncover the fascinating history of this city, from its first skyscraper in Latin America to the pre-existing Tupi nation and the ancient South American pathways that once crisscrossed these lands.

Our journey will take us through the “new” center and the historic downtown, where we'll discover the enduring legacies of Jesuits, conquerors, churches, banks, migrants, and immigrants. Along the way, I'll illustrate how São Paulo has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past century, providing insights into what it's like to live here today.

Prepare to ascend to the city's heights, where you'll be awed by its sheer vastness, only to then dive into its vibrant communities, immersing yourself in a kaleidoscope of colors, scents, and hidden details.

This is my daily life in this captivating, beautiful chaos!
Duration: 2 hours.

The best way for you to get to know a city is to walk in it.

And so that you don't waste time walking aimlessly, I want to take you on an incredible tour to get to know THE HISTORICAL CENTER OF SÃO PAULO

I will take a TOUR to show you São Paulo in a way you have never seen.

The historic center of São Paulo called "O Triangulo" hides incredible places and beautiful architecture.
Duration: 3 to 4 hours.

If you are on a layover at the port of Santos, rather than spending hours waiting for the Cruise ship departure, you can book this tour to visit São Paulo’s top attractions. You’ll cover a lot of ground with this private city tour by vehicle and on foot!

Your informative local guide will accompany you on a walk through São Paulo’s historical downtown, and take you on a scenic drive through several city neighborhoods.

Enjoy guided commentary on 10 or more major landmarks including pickup and drop-off at Santos port.
Duration: 8 hours.

Make the most of your stop in Santos and disembark your cruise ship for an exciting full day private tour excursion to Sao Paulo. 

This is a great choice for those who are looking for an ecological tour, a mix between nature and the history of Sao Paulo city. If you are looking for history and nature, you will be impressed by this tour. You be delighted by the panoramic sightseeing.
Duration: 8 to 10 hours.

São Paulo is Brazil's exciting hub of business, art, and gastronomy! However, it is not easy to be explored if you're not from Brazil

If you wish to visit São Paulo's top attractions, but you only have a few hours to spare, this 4-hour City Tour is the perfect option to you.

This tour details the historical and cultural aspects of some of the most important sites in the city, in addition to showing the day to day life of the Paulistano (as the city's inhabitants call themselves), in the financial capital of the Brazil

Duration: 4 hours.

This is the most complete City Tour option of São Paulo, ideal for those who want to get to know each attraction in detail and with no rush, giving due attention to each site visited.

This tour includes the major tour attractions of São Paulo, such as, Downtown, Liberdade - the Japanese quarter, Paulista Avenue, Municipal Market, Ibirapuera park, Vila Madalena, among others.

Enjoy guided commentary on 20 or more major landmarks including hotel pickup and drop-off.
Duration: 8 hours.

Five hours is the time you need to know and enjoy the good things of São Paulo.

During this tour you will know, common places for the native people of the city,  but difficult to access for tourists ..

In the old center of São Paulo we will visit the Catedral da Sé , Pateo do Colegio where the city of São Paulo was founded in 1554 and the japanese`s district .

Visit the Parque da Luz and the Pinacoteca Museum (the best São Paulo Museum of Brazilian Art)

In the municipal market a special stop to meet and taste the Brazilian culinary.

Continuing the tour will visit the Paulista Avenue and the neighborhoods of Jardins, will finish the tour at Ibirapuera Park one of the best parks in the world.
Duration: 5 hours.

Get to understand the amazing historic process of São Paulo that in 465 years of existence, marked by relative inexpressiveness for more than three centuries, has become the largest city in the Southern hemisphere.

This is a themed tour taken in a restored Classic Car such as the “Packard 1938”, "Chevrolet 1939" or the "Oldsmobile 1935".

Explore some of the most historically city sites such as Pátio do Colégio, Sé Cathedral, Tea Viaduct, Luz Train Station, Republic Square, Higienópolis, to finish it up at a coffee shop on the Top Deck of one of the most spectacular viewpoints of a building on Paulista ave.

Learn about the monumental importance of different groups like the Portuguese, Native Indians, Afro-Brazilians, Italians, Japanese, Arabs, Jews, Germans, and others, in the formation of São Paulo as well as the legacy left by them.

This tour is designed to cover the main historical sights in a chronological sequence from the early São Paulo times to the recent days.
Duration: 5 hours.

Looking for an authentic way to experience São Paulo? How about a rare VW Bus, made in the 1970´s?

Our proposal is to show you SP´s best tourist sights, in a relaxed and authentic way, aboard a Vintage VW Bus, totally restored and in perfect conditions!

The vehicles used are rare editions, made in the 1970s, known as "Owl" because of the similarity of its front with the face of an owl.

Get to know São Paulo in a different way!

Duration: 4 hours.