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Sao Paulo Old Downtown Free Tour: Historical Center
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Sao Paulo Old Downtown Free Tour: Historical Center

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Run by a local guide · SP Free Walking Tour

Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.

Explore São Paulo’s historic center on this Free Tour, the most complete walking experience in the city. Visit key landmarks, uncover local secrets, enjoy fun stories, and learn where São Paulo began with expert local guides.

Duration
3 h
Destination
Sao Paulo
Meeting Point
Praça da República, 143 - São Paulo
Provider
SP Free Walking Tour

Description

> HIGHLIGHTS
Historic sites: Patio do Colégio, Sé Cathedral, São Bento Monastery, São Francisco church.
Cultural spaces: Municipal Theatre, Municipal Library, Farol Santander, Favela’s Museum.
Iconic skyscrapers: Copan, Martinelli, Banespa, Itália building, Mirante do Vale.
Secret stories, fun facts, curiosities, recommendations of authentic places.
The most complete experience in the Historic Center of São Paulo!

> YOU GET ONLY WITH US
We cover over 30 attractions at the Historic Center.
The Tip Map Old Downtown: our exclusive map with our suggestions to visit.
20-minute break in a historical bakery of São Paulo, with typical snacks and drinks.
The best and most fun tour guides!
This is the first and the official Free Walking Tour of São Paulo, since 2012!

> GOOD TO KNOW
On Monday, Thursday, and Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
Always confirmed! Sunny or rainy days.
Meeting Point: República Square, next to the Tourist Information Center (República subway station) | address for GPS: “Praça da República, 143”.
The tour finishes about 2 pm at São Bento Square, near the Municipal Market.
NOT allowed the participation of groups of over 7 people, even with different bookings.

Includes

  • Copan
  • Ed. Mirante do Vale
  • Martinelli Building
  • College Pateo

Meeting Point

Praça da República, 143 - São Paulo

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Traveler reviews

37 reviews in total · Opinions from people who already lived the experience

citytour downtown São Paulo

It was a wonderful surprise the downtown São Paulo tour. The guide Cecília was wonderful and Solange the other person of the crew amazing! Totally recommend this tour. 5 stars

Mara Afetian · November 2026

Great Tour

Great tour with lots of information. Our guide was very knowlegable, carring and entertaining. Time flew. The break at Santa Tereza was very tasty. Couldn't be better.

Ruth Hoetzel · October 2026

Free tuor

Uma experiência muito boa pra quem pretende conhecer o centro antigo de SP e sua historia. Recomendo

Matheus Chaves · October 2026

Visitação centro histórico

Foi muito bom, excelente conteúdo e muito bom saber curiosidade

Bruna Teixeira · September 2026

São Paulo free tour with Martin

We’ve discovered the history of São Paulo. It was really interesting to travel in the time and space for 3 hours guided by Martin, a very enthusiastic and passionate guide. I really recommend. Thank very much

Nathalie Miserque · September 2026

Recomendo - City tour muito informativo

City tour muito informativo, recomendo a todos. Passamos pelos pontos principais da Old Town, os Guias foram muito simpáticos. Senti falta de alguns locais de importância que tinha por perto, como a Pinacoteca e o Museu do Catavento. Talvez uma pausa para entrar na Igreja da Sé ou no Mosteiro de São Bento num horário em que esteja aberto.

Graciely Gomes Corrêa · August 2026

Free tour

How does a free tour work?

Booking costs nothing. At the end, each person gives the guide what they think is fair for the experience: it's a voluntary tip.

Suggested in this destination: the equivalent of $5 to $10 USD per person, in local currency

  • • Pay in cash at the end of the experience.
  • • Bring small bills or change.

Availability and Language

Free tour

★ 4.9 · 37 reviews

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