São Paulo offers several super cultural and historical routes to take around the city on foot. The variety is such that you can visit a temple, an island or even a cemetery without leaving the capital. It all depends on the type of tour that suits you best, but we guarantee: there are options for all tastes!
So, if you like walking, it’s time to stretch out and explore the hidden corners of the city! Check out our list and find your next outing:
São Paulo’s Historic Center
The cradle of São Paulo’s capital offers around 12 tourist attractions, all very close to each other, for you to get to know and delve into the city’s history. There, you can see centuries-old buildings such as the Sé Cathedral, the Pateo do Collegio, the Solar da Marquesa de Santos and much more.
Click here and check out our article on the attractions of São Paulo’s Historic Center.
Paulista Avenue
Every São Paulo resident needs to take a stroll along Paulista at least once in their life! After all, the city’s most emblematic avenue is home to several cultural venues, such as Masp, Casa das Rosas and the Moreira Salles Institute. But it’ s not just buildings that make up Avenida Paulista; Trianon Park is also a great place to stop by during your walking tour of SP.
Liberdade district
Known for its strong influence of Japanese culture, this neighborhood located in the heart of São Paulo can offer more than sushi and karaoke. With its Japanese lamps, which are the postcard of the area, the neighborhood enchants with details that transport you to the other side of the world. In addition, as you walk through the streets you’ll come across the Oriental Garden, the Conde de Sarzedas Palace, the Lohan Temple and other surprises.
Bororé Island
Despite being on the list of routes to do on foot, you’ll need to take the Aquático-SP to get to this island, which is actually a peninsula located at the southern end of the capital. Then, when you set foot on dry land, you’ll finally be able to wander around and discover the region’s attractions, such as Casa Ecoativa and the São Sebastião Chapel.
Consolação Cemetery
Discover the tombs of Tarsila do Amaral, Luís Gama, Monteiro Lobato, Oswald, Mário de Andrade and other figures who are part of the country’s history on this off-the-beaten-track tour. One of São Paulo’s main cemeteries is actually an open-air museum, as it houses sculptures by Victor Brecheret and Luigi Brizzolara.
You can get to know the necropolis through a guided tour of the ‘What haunts you?’ project, just keep an eye on the official channels to find out the dates of the next tours.