Choose one of these 53 free (or almost free) tours of the city
There are certainly many more than 53 places to visit without spending anything here in São Paulo. Our list includes some of the coolest places in the city that you can’t miss.
Dinner at KISŪ Japanese Cuisine
KISŪ is a contemporary Japanese restaurant in Jardins. There you can sit at the counter and be personally attended to by chef Rodolfo Yusa, while sipping a glass of sake, which is served chilled in a flûte glass, like champagne. You can order omakase or à la carte dishes.
Where: Rua Doutor Melo Alves 506 – Jardins
“Travel” to Italy at Luce Restaurant…
Luce is a contemporary Italian restaurant that has just revamped its menu. It also has a beautiful counter in front of the bar where you can order snacks, dishes, pizzas and drinks.
Where: Rua Oscar Freire, 45 – Jardim Paulista
…or at Piccini Cucina
On the elegant Calle Vitorio Fasano is Piccini, an Italian restaurant that is reminiscent of a village in Italy and offers dishes from the various regions of the country. Upstairs, there is a linear table that can accommodate solo diners and offers a beautiful view of the room below.
Where: Rua Vitório Fasano, 49 – Cerqueira César
De-stress with a day at the spa
It’s important to take a little time for ourselves every now and then, so we’ve put together a list of nine spa addresses in São Paulo for you to check out here.
Staying in some of SP’s most famous buildings
You can be a tourist in your own city and enjoy sleeping in buildings that are the face of SP, such as Copan and Germaine Burchard. You can check out our accommodation tips here.
Admiring São Paulo from above
How about visiting some of the capital’s most beautiful viewpoints and admiring the SP skyline? Buildings such as Italy Building for example, are the best of both worlds. There, you can have a super romantic dinner and still have this view.
Necklace at the Center’s favorite no-bar
Balsa is a meeting house with a rooftop and one of the best views of the Anhangabaú Valley; all this with a busy schedule and vintage decor.
Where: Rua Capitão Salomão, 26, 2nd and 4th floor – Anhangabaú
Get to know the new Vila Itororó cultural center
The architectural complex, built at the beginning of the 20th century in the center of São Paulo, has been transformed into an incredible cultural center.
Where: Rua Maestro Cardim, 60 – Bela Vista
Visit the city’s bookshops
There’s nothing better than a good read! The next tip is to visit a bookstore to keep your habit up to date and help independent booksellers. Check out our tips for bookshops this way!
Going to a street cinema
Finally, our tip for enjoying your own company is to go to one of the capital’s independent cinemas. After all, it’s always time to check out the new movies, isn’t it?
