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5-day itinerary in São Paulo

Spending 5 days in São Paulo lets you combine the classics with time to enjoy each place. This plan brings together the top-rated experiences, spread across mornings and afternoons, with breaks for meals. The best time to follow it is from May to September.

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Most reviewed activity in São PauloSão Paulo Complete Tour★ 9.4 · 177 reviews · from US$ 77 · via CivitatisSee dates and price →
Day 1 Arrival and the first classics
09:00
São Paulo Complete Tour from US$ 77

Come with us to discover all the most iconic places in São Paulo. Along the way, you'll see fantastic buildings, and a lot of world-class art!

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20:00
Vila Madalena Art Tour & Pub Crawl from US$ 41

Experience the authentic bohemian spirit of Sao Paulo with this Vila Madalena Art & Pub Crawl. Enjoy the most atmospheric neighbourhood in the city.

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Day 2 Postcard views
09:00
Day Trip to Aparecida from US$ 109

Explore the city of Aparecida and visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida, one of the biggest in the world.

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20:00
Dinner and evening

End the day at an easy pace: local food and a bit of nightlife.

Day 3 Longer tours
09:00
Holambra Excursion from US$ 116

Explore the beautiful Brazilian city of flowers on this excursion to Holambra. You'll see colorful fields of tulips, chrysanthemums and daisies!

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20:00
Dinner and evening

End the day at an easy pace: local food and a bit of nightlife.

Day 4 At your own pace
09:00
Day Trip to Campos do Jordão from US$ 116

Known as the 'Brazilian Switzerland', escape the heat of Sao Paulo and fall in love with the alpine scenery on this day trip to Campos do Jordão.

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20:00
Dinner and evening

End the day at an easy pace: local food and a bit of nightlife.

Day 5 Last tour and farewell
09:00
Day Trip to Santos, Sao Vicente and Guarujá from US$ 109

Enjoy a day exploring the coast of Sao Paulo, discovering the incredible beaches and cities of Santos, Sao Vicente and Guarujá.

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20:00
Dinner and evening

End the day at an easy pace: local food and a bit of nightlife.

Questions about the itinerary

How many days are ideal in São Paulo?
The ideal is to set aside 3–5 days for the main sights, without rushing. This 5-day itinerary covers the top-rated experiences, with breaks to eat and rest.
When is the best time to follow this itinerary?
The best window in São Paulo runs from May to September, when the weather is most comfortable and there is less rain. See the month-by-month detail on the best time to visit page.
Is five days in São Paulo too many or too few?
Our guide to São Paulo recommends setting aside 3–5 days for the main sights. With 5 days, the itinerary adds more excursions on top of the classics: the full-day excursion takes up a whole day, while shorter ones are combined in the morning and afternoon, with a break for lunch. If you prefer a shorter trip, see the 3-day itinerary as well.
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