Exploring São Paulo has never been more affordable! Since September 2025, the Paulistar Lines have allowed residents and tourists to travel to the city’s main attractions without paying a thing. These special routes operate every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., with free admission.
In one year of service, the free tourist buses have already transported more than 70,000 passengers and maintain a 100% approval rating. There are five routes available throughout São Paulo, connecting the city’s largest parks, museums, and tourist attractions! That’s why the Paulistar Program is a great ally for anyone looking to have fun without breaking the bank.
Free buses in São Paulo: discover the Paulistar Lines!
The SPTrans project offers special routes focused exclusively on leisure, culture, and entertainment. The fleet consists of modern electric buses equipped with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, USB ports, and accessibility features.
The project’s first three lines, which have been operating throughout the city for over a year, run primarily in the downtown area. In September 2026, however, the Paulistar Program launched two new routes serving the East, North, and West regions. In less than a month, the new routes have already transported nearly 2,000 people!
Check out the itineraries for São Paulo’s tourist buses
The free buses run every 20 minutes, and to ride them, simply wait at the corresponding stop. Check out the itineraries:
- Paulistar 1 (Culture Circuit): Connects the Parque D. Pedro II Terminal to Parque da Luz, passing by the Museum of the Portuguese Language, Pateo do Collegio, the Municipal Theater, the Mercadão, the Pinacoteca, and the Liberdade neighborhood.
- Paulistar 2 (Parks Circuit): Runs from Independence Park (where the Ipiranga Museum is located) to Ibirapuera Park. It also stops at Aclimação Park, the USP Museum of Zoology, the Museum of Contemporary Art, and SESC Vila Mariana.
- Paulistar 3 (Leisure Circuit): Runs from Paraíso to Pacaembu, passing along Paulista Avenue. It allows you to visit cultural centers such as Japan House, Casa das Rosas, MASP, and the São Paulo Cultural Center, as well as the Conjunto Nacional and the Soccer Museum.
- Paulistar 4 (Samba): Connects the Anhembi Complex to the practice grounds of the city’s samba schools, such as Gaviões da Fiel, Mancha Verde, Mocidade Alegre, and Águia de Ouro. It also serves Parque da Juventude, SESC Santana, the São Paulo Library, and the Center for Northeastern Traditions.
- Paulistar 5 (ZL Connection): Connects Ceret to Largo da Concórdia, offering a cultural and culinary tour of the East Zone. The route includes SESC Belenzinho, the São José do Belém Parish, the Fábrica de Cultura, and Belém State Park.
Check out the complete route map on the SPTrans website and enjoy São Paulo’s free sightseeing buses!
