Downtown São Paulo

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São Paulo audio tour: Downtown São Paulo

This is a 1.1mi walking tour

It takes an average of 45 mins to complete.

São Paulo

Brazil

$5.99

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About the Tour

I invite you to join me on a 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!

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Andrew Creelman

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As well as being the author of two best selling books about life in São Paulo for foreigners, Andrew is also the writer behind the award-winning blog www.whataboutsaopaulo.com. He also works as a tour guide in the city, and his clients have included a number of Hollywood actors.

Preview Location

Location 2

Se Cathedral

Stop when you get to the top of the stairs.

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The Se Cathedral is considered to be the fourth largest neo-gothic cathedral in the world, despite the fact it has a 30 meter high dome on top. This dome was modelled on the one covering the Cathedral of Floren... Read More

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Major Landmarks

Sé Metropolitan Cathedral
Pateo do Collegio
Sé Metropolitan Cathedral
Martinelli Building
Mosteiro de São Bento
Rua Vinte e Cinco de Março
Mercado Municipal de São Paulo

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Getting There

Route Overview

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Start location
Praça da Sé - Sé, São Paulo - SP, 01001-000, Brazil
Total distance

2km
Final location
R. da Cantareira, 306 - Centro Histórico de São Paulo, São Paulo - SP, 01024-900, Brazil
Distance back to start location

1km

Directions to Starting Point

Getting to Cathedral Square by metro is very easy. Take the blue line to Sé, exit the turnstiles on your left and follow the steps up to street level. Sé Cathedral will very quickly be in your sights, towering above you! Take a right when you get to the top of the steps, then another right (Walking parallel with the Cathedral) to Cathedral Square. This is where our tour will begin.

There are also a number of buses that will take you to Sé Cathedral, should you wish to use this form of public transportation.

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Places to stop along the way

There are many bars and coffee shops along the way, my personal favourite coffee shop is inside the Pátio do Colégio

Best time of day

The final stop on our tour is the iconic Municipal Market of São Paulo. This closes at 6pm, Monday to Saturday - so my advice would be to start the tour anywhere between 10-3pm on these days to ensure you arrive in time to see the market in full swing (and of course, to sample the delicious food this place is famous for!).

The market closes a little earlier on Sundays and on public holidays, at 4pm- so on these days I'd recommend setting off somewhere between 10-2pm.

Precautions

Keep an eye on your belongings - pickpockets adore the route I'm about to take you on! Also, be sure to take sunscreen and bottled water on hot days.

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“Great app. walk around at your own pace, stop where you want, move on or speed up when you want. Read the script before you go or during the commentary, speed it up or replay it. Repeat the tour whenever you like.”