Private Sao Paulo Architecture Tour – The Most Diverse Styles, Shapes & Sizes

Sao Paulo, Brazil
Private Sao Paulo Architecture Tour – The Most Diverse Styles, Shapes & Sizes - Image 1 Private Sao Paulo Architecture Tour – The Most Diverse Styles, Shapes & Sizes - Image 2 Private Sao Paulo Architecture Tour – The Most Diverse Styles, Shapes & Sizes - Image 3 Private Sao Paulo Architecture Tour – The Most Diverse Styles, Shapes & Sizes - Image 4 Private Sao Paulo Architecture Tour – The Most Diverse Styles, Shapes & Sizes - Image 5 Private Sao Paulo Architecture Tour – The Most Diverse Styles, Shapes & Sizes - Image 6 Private Sao Paulo Architecture Tour – The Most Diverse Styles, Shapes & Sizes - Image 7 Private Sao Paulo Architecture Tour – The Most Diverse Styles, Shapes & Sizes - Image 8 Private Sao Paulo Architecture Tour – The Most Diverse Styles, Shapes & Sizes - Image 9 Private Sao Paulo Architecture Tour – The Most Diverse Styles, Shapes & Sizes - Image 10 Private Sao Paulo Architecture Tour – The Most Diverse Styles, Shapes & Sizes - Image 11 Private Sao Paulo Architecture Tour – The Most Diverse Styles, Shapes & Sizes - Image 12 Private Sao Paulo Architecture Tour – The Most Diverse Styles, Shapes & Sizes - Image 13 Private Sao Paulo Architecture Tour – The Most Diverse Styles, Shapes & Sizes - Image 14 Private Sao Paulo Architecture Tour – The Most Diverse Styles, Shapes & Sizes - Image 15 Private Sao Paulo Architecture Tour – The Most Diverse Styles, Shapes & Sizes - Image 16 Private Sao Paulo Architecture Tour – The Most Diverse Styles, Shapes & Sizes - Image 17 Private Sao Paulo Architecture Tour – The Most Diverse Styles, Shapes & Sizes - Image 18 Private Sao Paulo Architecture Tour – The Most Diverse Styles, Shapes & Sizes - Image 19 Private Sao Paulo Architecture Tour – The Most Diverse Styles, Shapes & Sizes - Image 20 Private Sao Paulo Architecture Tour – The Most Diverse Styles, Shapes & Sizes - Image 21 Private Sao Paulo Architecture Tour – The Most Diverse Styles, Shapes & Sizes - Image 22 Private Sao Paulo Architecture Tour – The Most Diverse Styles, Shapes & Sizes - Image 23 Private Sao Paulo Architecture Tour – The Most Diverse Styles, Shapes & Sizes - Image 24 Private Sao Paulo Architecture Tour – The Most Diverse Styles, Shapes & Sizes - Image 25 Private Sao Paulo Architecture Tour – The Most Diverse Styles, Shapes & Sizes - Image 26 Private Sao Paulo Architecture Tour – The Most Diverse Styles, Shapes & Sizes - Image 27 Private Sao Paulo Architecture Tour – The Most Diverse Styles, Shapes & Sizes - Image 28 Private Sao Paulo Architecture Tour – The Most Diverse Styles, Shapes & Sizes - Image 29 Private Sao Paulo Architecture Tour – The Most Diverse Styles, Shapes & Sizes - Image 30 Private Sao Paulo Architecture Tour – The Most Diverse Styles, Shapes & Sizes - Image 31
Get Planning! →

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.

Description

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Parque Buenos Aires, Av. Angélica, 1500 - Higienópolis, São Paulo - SP, 01227-000, Brazil

Higienópolis is an old district in the city of São Paulo, since its foundation was residence of the more wealthy classes.

There are lots of palaces that belonged to the coffee barons and their children, together with the modernist buildings from the early twentieth century, makes it a reference when it comes to architecture in São Paulo.

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Catedral da Se de Sao Paulo, Praca da Se s/n, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01001-000 Brazil

Walk through the historical downtown of Sao Paulo to see the history of the city being told by its constructions and concrete manifestations.

A village that until 1872 had little more than 30 thousand inhabitants and was restricted to a couple of streets, São Paulo has been going through an everlasting process of verticalization from the early times into this current metropolis status of more than 12 million inhabitants.

Discover some of the superstar architects behind the designs and the quirky and unusual features of São Paulo’s innovative buildings.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Paulista Avenue, Avenida Paulista, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01311-200 Brazil

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo Brazil

Mirrored buildings, glazed towers, environmentally-friendly buildings, giant free spans, vertical gardens and the largest number of helipads in the city. The area of the Brigadeiro Faria Lima Avenue it’s the main Brazil’s business district full of modern pieces of architecture.

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!


Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions

  • 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)

Exclusions

  • Entrance fees, although the tour is not aimed to get into sights that charge admission fees.
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities (optional)

Additional information

  • 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

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Operates

See Availability

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Culture Tours by Duration Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises Sightseeing Tours Tours & Sightseeing Private and Luxury Bus Tours City Tours Private Sightseeing Tours Architecture Tours Layover Tours Day Trips Half-day Tours

Checkout these other experiences on Plan Harmony