Secrets of Downtown São Paulo

The most famous bike tour in Sao Paulo downtown

  • 15-20km
    (10-13 miles)

  • 3 hours

  • 6 people

about the tour

Starting Point:
Selina Aurora - Av. Vieira de Carvalho, 99 - São Paulo (SP)
5 minutes from República Subway Station (Red and Yellow lines)
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about the tour

You will explore the history, architecture, and all the climate of the central region of the city.

The tour begins at Largo do Arouche, a bohemian neighborhood and the spot of the LGBTQIA+ community in São Paulo. Through the bike paths, we will explore the region recognized for its classic restaurants, bars and murals of urban art. Then, we will go to Bom Retiro, a traditional immigrant neighborhood and a region with influence from the textile industry.

You will visit the Luz station (train), the Pinacoteca (museum), and Parque da Luz, the first public park in São Paulo. Depending on the day and the movement of the region, You will pass through the Municipal Market, where it will be possible to know (and taste) some exotic Brazilian fruits.

Following, you will go to the historical center, cross the Vale do Anhangabaú, surrounded by famous buildings, old overpasses and modern murals. In the oldest part of the city, You will show you landmarks and share information about how a small village founded by Jesuist priests with the help of indigenous people has became one of the biggest cities in the world.

After visiting the squares, streets and alleys of the historic center, in addition to enjoying the architecture of the churches and monuments, we will head to Liberdade, a region known as the Japanese neighborhood, but with a lot of Oriental influence and stories related to the Afro-Brazilian community.

To finish our bike tour, you will go to Praça Roosevelt, another bohemian region that has theaters, bars and restaurants, located a few blocks from our final destination. On the holidays, weekends, and on the night bike tour, it's possible to ride on the Minhocão, a famous overpass closed for cars on these days, and visited for the residents from that area, visitors and tourists to practice physical activities and walks.

general information

  • Monday to Sunday at 10am/7pm/2pm
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