Discover Sao Paulo History Guided Tour
Overview
São Paulo is hosting some of the biggest communities of immigrants of the world.
We will talk about Italians, Japanese, Syrian-Lebanese and many others.
Walking between the "new" downtown and the old city we will discover how this city was getting so important and how its social and cultural diversity make this place so incredible. We'll see the first Skyscraper of Latin America and find the signs of the oldest indigenous path of this side of the world!
Be ready to jump to the top of the city to shell the eyes in front of its immensity for later diving into its vibrant communities to get lost in its colors, perfumes and hidden details.
We will talk about Italians, Japanese, Syrian-Lebanese and many others.
Walking between the "new" downtown and the old city we will discover how this city was getting so important and how its social and cultural diversity make this place so incredible. We'll see the first Skyscraper of Latin America and find the signs of the oldest indigenous path of this side of the world!
Be ready to jump to the top of the city to shell the eyes in front of its immensity for later diving into its vibrant communities to get lost in its colors, perfumes and hidden details.
Inclusions
- Guided tour
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Copan Building, Av. Ipiranga, 200 - Republica, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01046-925 Brazil
The Copan, according to weather conditions, offers a visit to its terrace for free, we'll get an overview of our walk from this incredible spot (visit currently not available)
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Theatro Municipal De Sao Paulo, Praca Ramos de Azevedo, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01037-010 Brazil
We'll make a stop to see it's architecture from outside and discover how the city was getting the biggest metropolis of the Americas in the last 100 years!
Stop At: Santuario e Convento Sao Francisco de Assis, Largo Sao Francisco 133, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01005-010 Brazil
We'll visit the the Church Third Order of São Francisco and the University of Law
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Edificio Martinelli, Avenida Sao Joao - Centro Historico de Sao Paulo 35 R. Sao Bento, 405, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01010-001 Brazil
Once here we'll finally talk money! This was the highest skyscraper of Latin America when was built in the 1929 and we'll be in the historical financial district of Sao Paulo with plenty of banks and fascinating buildings
Stop At: Mosteiro De Sao Bento, Largo Sao Bento Centro, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01029-010 Brazil
Impossible to visit Sao Paulo without having a look at this incredible gem of the German Beuron Art School
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Antigo Banco de Sao Paulo, Rua XV de Novembro 347 Praca Antonio Prado, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01013-001 Brazil
This example of Art Deco will be an important spot of our path
Stop At: Mosteiro De Sao Bento, Largo Sao Bento Centro, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01029-010 Brazil
We'll make a stop at this Monastery just to appreciate a stunning different architecture very peculiar for the city of Sao Paulo
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil, Rua Alvares Penteado 112 Próximo ao metrô São Bento, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01012-000 Brazil
This as well, once the most important bank of Sao Paulo will be visited from outside
Stop At: Catedral da Se de Sao Paulo, Praca da Se s/n, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01001-000 Brazil
One of the biggest Cathedrals in the world will be our passage to the Japanese neighborhood
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Liberdade street market, Praca da Liberdade Liberdade, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01503-010 Brazil
Here we'll be finally at the end of our tour where we I'll introduce you to the asian area of the city not without showing some secret about this incredible place
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Pateo do Collegio, Largo Patio do Colegio 2 Central Zone, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01016-040 Brazil
If we really wanna understand how the city started, it is more than necessary to make a stop at this place, the old Jesuit Schoolyard of Sao Paulo, where the city was founded in 1554
Duration: 15 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Copan Building, Av. Ipiranga, 200 - Republica, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01046-925 Brazil
The Copan, according to weather conditions, offers a visit to its terrace for free, we'll get an overview of our walk from this incredible spot (visit currently not available)
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Theatro Municipal De Sao Paulo, Praca Ramos de Azevedo, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01037-010 Brazil
We'll make a stop to see it's architecture from outside and discover how the city was getting the biggest metropolis of the Americas in the last 100 years!
Stop At: Santuario e Convento Sao Francisco de Assis, Largo Sao Francisco 133, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01005-010 Brazil
We'll visit the the Church Third Order of São Francisco and the University of Law
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Edificio Martinelli, Avenida Sao Joao - Centro Historico de Sao Paulo 35 R. Sao Bento, 405, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01010-001 Brazil
Once here we'll finally talk money! This was the highest skyscraper of Latin America when was built in the 1929 and we'll be in the historical financial district of Sao Paulo with plenty of banks and fascinating buildings
Stop At: Mosteiro De Sao Bento, Largo Sao Bento Centro, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01029-010 Brazil
Impossible to visit Sao Paulo without having a look at this incredible gem of the German Beuron Art School
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Antigo Banco de Sao Paulo, Rua XV de Novembro 347 Praca Antonio Prado, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01013-001 Brazil
This example of Art Deco will be an important spot of our path
Stop At: Mosteiro De Sao Bento, Largo Sao Bento Centro, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01029-010 Brazil
We'll make a stop at this Monastery just to appreciate a stunning different architecture very peculiar for the city of Sao Paulo
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil, Rua Alvares Penteado 112 Próximo ao metrô São Bento, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01012-000 Brazil
This as well, once the most important bank of Sao Paulo will be visited from outside
Stop At: Catedral da Se de Sao Paulo, Praca da Se s/n, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01001-000 Brazil
One of the biggest Cathedrals in the world will be our passage to the Japanese neighborhood
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Liberdade street market, Praca da Liberdade Liberdade, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01503-010 Brazil
Here we'll be finally at the end of our tour where we I'll introduce you to the asian area of the city not without showing some secret about this incredible place
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Pateo do Collegio, Largo Patio do Colegio 2 Central Zone, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01016-040 Brazil
If we really wanna understand how the city started, it is more than necessary to make a stop at this place, the old Jesuit Schoolyard of Sao Paulo, where the city was founded in 1554
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- it is a walk of about 3.5 km
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Awelani T
May 2018
So it was my first time in Brazil, Sao Paulo and I wanted to familiarize myself with the area. I stumbled upon concrete jungles walks on the internet. Sent an email confirming the time and kind of walk I wanted to do. With minutes I got a confirmation email with the date, time and meeting point. ...
So it was my first time in Brazil, Sao Paulo and I wanted to familiarize myself with the area. I stumbled upon concrete jungles walks on the internet. Sent an email confirming the time and kind of walk I wanted to do. With minutes I got a confirmation email with the date, time and meeting point. I was skeptical at first thinking to myself:"How can this be legitimate? What if its a way of luring people for human trafficking?" Lol However, long story short I did the free historic walking tour and it was amazing. The guy (forgot his name) was so friendly, kind and informative. He gave us advice the must dos and don'ts, the food as well as the resturants we should visit while in Sao Paul. We really enjoyed the feijoada and caiparinhas as per his recommendation. Thanks for your patience and giving us, your time of day. You really made Sao Paulo a memorable place for us. To all those visiting Sao Paulo make sure you contact concrete jungles walks. The walks are free ranging from inner city walks, historic walks, and the new graffity walks. Thanks.mery l
May 2018
I did the Urban-Tour and it was really interesting, the guide was cool and gave a lot of advices what we also have to do/see in Sao Paulo. This Tour is good, to start in Sao Paulo an discover cool places in this awesome city. The next day, i did the Graffiti-Tour, very interesting an special plac...
I did the Urban-Tour and it was really interesting, the guide was cool and gave a lot of advices what we also have to do/see in Sao Paulo. This Tour is good, to start in Sao Paulo an discover cool places in this awesome city. The next day, i did the Graffiti-Tour, very interesting an special places, too! Thank you!GraceVL
December 2021
It was a pleasure to show my hometown to my Indian boyfriend during such amazing walking tour. I’ve learned a lot of new things about my city and saw it from another angle. My boyfriend loved everything as well. Giuliano was very kind, knowledgeable and spoke very good English. We highly recommen...
It was a pleasure to show my hometown to my Indian boyfriend during such amazing walking tour. I’ve learned a lot of new things about my city and saw it from another angle. My boyfriend loved everything as well. Giuliano was very kind, knowledgeable and spoke very good English. We highly recommend this tour!O5226XJvictoriab
September 2023
Our private walking tour with Giuliano (Concrete Jungles) was excellent! Giuliano took us around the historic district, giving us lots of interesting history and information, as well as taking us inside several of the historic buildings. He also shared interesting cultural info about Sao Paulo an...
Our private walking tour with Giuliano (Concrete Jungles) was excellent! Giuliano took us around the historic district, giving us lots of interesting history and information, as well as taking us inside several of the historic buildings. He also shared interesting cultural info about Sao Paulo and Brazil. Giuliano's English is excellent.roopak-nidhi
June 2022
I booked this tour as a birthday gift for my friend who was visiting São Paulo. According to my friend, this was one of the best tour he's ever been to. Giuliano was very kind and took him to several unseen parts in the city that he could'nt have visited on his own. Giuliano briefed him about pol...
I booked this tour as a birthday gift for my friend who was visiting São Paulo. According to my friend, this was one of the best tour he's ever been to. Giuliano was very kind and took him to several unseen parts in the city that he could'nt have visited on his own. Giuliano briefed him about politics, geography, architecture, lifestyle, food, music, history, art etc. during the whole tour making the whole Experience so much better than just a walking tour. I would myself take this Experience when I am in Brazil one day. 5 Stars. Go For It. Thank you Giuliano.blueroad
June 2022
A best decision to go on a walking tour with Guiliano. He's very professional yet personable and genuine. He's very knowledgeable not just about SP but also of Europe, often tying the histories together. It's clear he has much to share. I learnt much about the history of SP and Brazil, its cultu...
A best decision to go on a walking tour with Guiliano. He's very professional yet personable and genuine. He's very knowledgeable not just about SP but also of Europe, often tying the histories together. It's clear he has much to share. I learnt much about the history of SP and Brazil, its culture, migration, economics. The tour covered a little of everything but enough to give a good overview for someone new to the city. The walk ended at a perfect location with plenty of options for food, sightseeing and the subway. As a solo female traveller, Guiliano put me at east and explained the dynamics of the city. Although as a tourist, I'd never be able to move around like a local but his explanations helped me to immerse and more fully appreciate the city. I'd highly recommend anyone visiting SP to go on this tour.