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Things to Do in São Paulo

Everything you need for an unforgettable São Paulo trip — skip-the-line tickets, airport transfers, hotels, car hire and cheap flights, all in one place.

São Paulo is one of the world's most rewarding destinations — and planning your trip is simple when tickets, transfers, stays and flights all live in one place. Below you'll find hand-picked São Paulo experiences and travel deals from trusted booking partners, refreshed regularly so you always see live availability and fair prices.

Where to stay

Hotels in São Paulo: see today's live prices

Browse every hotel in São Paulo on Trip.com with today's real prices, guest reviews and free cancellation on most rooms.

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Best areas to stay in São Paulo

Pick the neighbourhood that fits your trip, then compare live hotel prices.

Area photos: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)

Jardins, São Paulo
1 Jardins$$$
First-timers & dining

Upscale, leafy, walkable, polished

Near Avenida Paulista, MASP, and excellent restaurants, with easy metro access and strong hotel options.

Hotels in Jardins
Pinheiros, São Paulo
2 Pinheiros$$
Foodies & nightlife

Trendy, lively, local, creative

Close to Vila Madalena and the metro, with great bars, cafés, markets, and easy access to western São Paulo.

Hotels in Pinheiros
Vila Madalena, São Paulo
3 Vila Madalena$$
Nightlife & atmosphere

Bohemian, artsy, buzzy, colorful

Best for bars, street art, and a fun local scene, with metro access and quick rides to Pinheiros and Paulista.

Hotels in Vila Madalena
Avenida Paulista, São Paulo
4 Avenida Paulista$$
Sightseeing & transit

Central, busy, convenient, urban

Staying on or near Paulista puts you by museums, shopping, restaurants, and multiple metro stations for easy city travel.

Hotels in Avenida Paulista

Before you fly

Your São Paulo trip checklist

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How much does a São Paulo trip cost?

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Nights

4

Travellers

2

Travel style

Currency

  • HotelTypical

    4 nights × 1 room

    $440
  • Airport transfersTypical

    Return trip × 1 car

    $90
  • Tours & ticketsTypical

    4 days × 2 people

    $280
  • Food & drinksTypical

    4 days × 2 people

    $360
  • Local transportTypical

    4 days × 2 people

    $80

Estimated total

$625 per person

$1,250

Typical costs are researched estimates, refreshed monthly. "Live" prices come from current partner fares. Exchange rates update daily.

Things to Do in São Paulo

Tours, tickets and attractions

4-hour Sum-up Private Tour Of São Paulo Including Its Major Attractions
ExperiencesFree cancellation São Paulo
Viator

4-hour Sum-up Private Tour Of São Paulo Including Its Major Attractions

4.9(251 reviews)· 4h

Come with us to discover all the major highlights of Sao Paulo on a 4-hour private city tour. Learn how São Paulo started as a small village and become the largest city in the Southern hemisphere. Following pick-up at your place, come aboard your comfortable vehicle. Make a stop at the popular Ibir

from$109
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São Paulo Private Personalized Brazilian Gastronomy Experience
ExperiencesFree cancellation São Paulo
Viator

São Paulo Private Personalized Brazilian Gastronomy Experience

4.0(5 reviews)· 3h

Freedom, comfort and personalization are paramount factors to us! Our professional guides will provide you and any possible companions with the most fulfilling and enlightening experience possible, suitable to your unique tastes. We rely on the personality and particular interests of our passengers

from$507
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Tours & Day Trips in São Paulo
ExperiencesInstant confirmation São Paulo
KKday

Tours & Day Trips in São Paulo

Find tours, day trips and attraction tickets in São Paulo with KKday — instant confirmation on most bookings.

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Skip-the-Line Tickets in São Paulo
ExperiencesSkip-the-line entry São Paulo
Tiqets

Skip-the-Line Tickets in São Paulo

Museums, landmarks and top attractions in São Paulo — instant mobile tickets with Tiqets, skip the queue.

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Things to Do in São Paulo
ExperiencesBest-price guarantee São Paulo
Klook

Things to Do in São Paulo

Book top tours, attractions and activities in São Paulo with Klook — instant mobile tickets and a best-price guarantee.

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Top attractions & tours in São Paulo
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Trip.com

Top attractions & tours in São Paulo

Skip-the-line tickets, day trips and tours in São Paulo, with instant confirmation.

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Half-Day City Private Tour of São Paulo from GRU airport or any hotel
ExperiencesFree cancellation São Paulo
Viator

Half-Day City Private Tour of São Paulo from GRU airport or any hotel

4.0(83 reviews)· 4h

*Timing is totally flexible. *Pick up and drop off from the hotels and airports of large sao paulo. *Possibility of add or skip any see sight. *one of the most complete and most safe to go around the city with a highly knowledge guides fluent in English. *All our cars with anti vandalism glasses

from$157
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São Paulo’s Full Day City Tour: Main City Sights – (Shared Group)
ExperiencesFree cancellation São Paulo
Viator

São Paulo’s Full Day City Tour: Main City Sights – (Shared Group)

4.9(1,956 reviews)· 7h

Discover São Paulo’s highlights on a shared group tour, exploring the city’s contrasts between modern districts and historic landmarks. Begin in Brooklin and Itaim Bibi, known for contemporary architecture, luxury hotels, and the iconic cable-stayed bridge. Continue with a visit to Dengo Chocolates

from$79
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5-hour Private Tour Of São Paulo With Its Main Sights – Optional Airport Pickup
ExperiencesFree cancellation São Paulo
Viator

5-hour Private Tour Of São Paulo With Its Main Sights – Optional Airport Pickup

5.0(703 reviews)· 5h

Come with us to discover all the major highlights of Sao Paulo on a 5-hour private city tour. Learn how São Paulo started as a small village and become the largest city in the Southern hemisphere. Following pick-up at your place, come aboard your comfortable vehicle. Make a stop at the popular Ibir

from$139
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Amazing São Paulo overview in 4 or 5 hours with a private guide
ExperiencesFree cancellation São Paulo
Viator

Amazing São Paulo overview in 4 or 5 hours with a private guide

4.9(385 reviews)· 3h

Freedom, comfort and personalization are paramount factors to us! Our professional guides will provide you and any possible companions with the most fulfilling and enlightening experience possible, suitable to your unique tastes. We rely on the personality and particular interests of our passengers

from$158
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São Suppers Food Tour with 12+ Tastings
ExperiencesFree cancellation São Paulo
Viator

São Suppers Food Tour with 12+ Tastings

5.0(11 reviews)· 4h

Most visitors experience São Paulo through its skyscrapers, traffic, and famous restaurants. We'll take you somewhere different. This small-group food tour explores the neighbourhoods of República and Santa Cecília through the bars, bakeries, street vendors, and family-run institutions that locals

from$95
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Transfer GRU/CGH to Port of Santos (Vice versa)
ExperiencesFree cancellation São Paulo
Viator

Transfer GRU/CGH to Port of Santos (Vice versa)

4.0(18 reviews)· 1h

Atendimento ao Cliente Excepcional: Nosso compromisso com a satisfação do cliente é inabalável. Da reserva ao fim da viagem, nossa equipe de suporte dedicada está disponível 24 horas por dia, 7 dias por semana para ajudar você, garantindo uma experiência sem complicações e abordando quaisquer dúvida

from$130
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Airport Transfers in São Paulo

Get from the airport to your hotel, hassle-free

Airport Transfers in São Paulo
TransferFixed price, no surge São Paulo
Kiwitaxi

Airport Transfers in São Paulo

Pre-book a private airport transfer in São Paulo with Kiwitaxi — fixed price, flight tracking and no surge pricing.

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Where to Stay in São Paulo

Hand-picked stays and live rates

Hotels in São Paulo
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Trip.com

Hotels in São Paulo

Browse every hotel in São Paulo with today's real prices, guest reviews and free-cancellation options.

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Car Hire in São Paulo

Compare rental cars at great prices

Car Hire in São Paulo with GetRentacar
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GetRentacar

Car Hire in São Paulo with GetRentacar

Compare rental cars from local and global suppliers in São Paulo, with free cancellation on most bookings.

from$19/day
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Cheapest car hire in São Paulo

Live rates at São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport, from US$19/day. Change the dates to compare every partner.

3 days
Cheapest
Fiat Argo

Fiat Argo

Small car · or similar

4.3
51Manual
  • Open 24 hours
  • Instant confirmation
  • Unlimited mileage
Movida

Movida

via Trip.com

US$19/day

≈ US$57 for 3 days

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Volkswagen T-Cross

Volkswagen T-Cross

Small SUV · or similar

3.5
53Automatic
  • Instant confirmation
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Full to Full
Foco Aluguel De Carros

Foco Aluguel De Carros

via Trip.com

US$22/day

≈ US$66 for 3 days

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Fiat Fiorino

Fiat Fiorino

Pickup truck · or similar

4.3
2Manual
  • Open 24 hours
  • Instant confirmation
  • Unlimited mileage
Movida

Movida

via Trip.com

US$32/day

≈ US$96 for 3 days

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Fiat Strada

Fiat Strada

Pickup truck · or similar

2Manual
  • Open 24 hours
  • Full to Full
  • Free cancellation
Localiza

Localiza

via Trip.com

US$44/day

≈ US$132 for 3 days

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Compare car & bike rentals for São Paulo

5 trusted brands side by side. Check two or three to get the best deal.

QEEQ

Best for: Lowest price search

Cars · Worldwide

Low-price search

Economybookings

Best for: All-inclusive pricing

Cars · 30,000+ locations

No hidden fees

GetRentacar

Best for: Flexible bookings

Cars · 10,000+ locations

from $19/day

Free cancellation

Trip.com

Best for: Big-brand airport rentals

Cars · Worldwide airports

Free cancellation on most cars

Localrent

Best for: Islands & local deals

Cars · Europe, Asia & islands

Local prices

Find the cheapest eSIM for São Paulo

Real plan prices from each brand, cheapest first, for plans that last your whole trip.

Prices checked 9h ago on each brand's site. Prices may change at checkout.

Compare travel eSIMs for São Paulo

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Yesim

Best for: Instant activation

Regional, global & pay-as-you-go · 150+ countries

from $5.76

Instant activation

Airalo

Best for: Most destinations

Local, regional & global packs · 200+ countries

from $4

No roaming fees

São Paulo travel FAQ

What are the best things to do in São Paulo?

The most popular São Paulo experiences are skip-the-line attraction tickets, guided city tours and day trips. You can book them above with instant mobile tickets from trusted partners like Tiqets and Klook — no printing required.

How do I get from the airport to my hotel in São Paulo?

A pre-booked private transfer is the easiest way to reach your São Paulo hotel. You'll find fixed-price, meet-and-greet airport transfers in the section above, so there's no haggling with taxis when you land.

When is the best time to visit São Paulo?

São Paulo rewards visitors year-round, but the shoulder-season months usually offer the best mix of pleasant weather, thinner crowds and lower prices. Compare live hotel and flight prices above to find the cheapest dates for your trip.

Do I need a visa to visit São Paulo?

Visa rules depend on your nationality and how long you stay, so always check your government's official travel advice before booking. Many travellers can enter visa-free or with a quick electronic authorisation.

How many days should I spend in São Paulo?

Most travellers spend 3–5 days in São Paulo to see the highlights without rushing. Booking your tours and transfers in advance helps you make the most of every day on the ground.

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