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Paulista Plates

Mercadão mortadella, coxinha shredded on the walk and pastel de feira from the vendor. Sampa lunches four cuisines at once.

Butcher and linguiça.Kibbeh and sfihas.Lombo missô and feijão.Catedral da Sé.Shawarma spit.Miso pork cutlet.Brazilian sausage on the plancha.Pastel cook.Bravo Café baker.Queijadinha and café.Chocolate brigadeiros.The Lebanese connection.Mortadella with cheese.

Hosted by one of our Sao Paulo tastemakers

Experience hosted by Sabrina, Dave & other local tastemaker guides

What you can expect

Sao Paulo food tour - Our São Paulo lunch tour explores the city through the neighbourhoods that define its identity, from the historic streets of the Centro Histórico to the energy of Liberdade (Japantown) and the everyday rhythm of República. Over four hours and 12 tastings, you’ll experience the mix of cultures that make São Paulo one of the most diverse food cities in the world.

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Support local

Every stop on this tour keeps money in the hands of the families, cooks and market traders.

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Original tours

Every route is curated hand-in-hand with our local tastemakers, not a template licensed from another operator.

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More tastings

There's more tastings on our experiences than any other food tours, offering a proper introduction to Sao Paulo's culinary scene.

The essentials

Destination

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Duration

3.5-4 hours

Tastings

12+ tastings

Language

English

Days of the week

Mon–Sat

Group size

Small group up to 8 guests

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Transport

Walking tour with 7-8 stops

Included

  • More tastings than any other Sao Paulo food tour
  • Smallest group size in Sao Paulo
  • Led by Sao Paulo tastemaker guides
  • Bottled water and other drinks included

Excluded

  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded

Field archive

Sao Paulo

No. 001

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Sao Paulo

01 / 07

Route notes

Tours are subject to change depending on vendor opening hours, time of year and other factors.

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Hexagonal monument in front of a cathedral, indicating the city's zero milestone & erected in 1934.

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Massive 20th-century cathedral with soaring gothic-style architecture & a Renaissance-style dome.

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Padaria Santa Tereza is a cherished local institution nestled in the heart of São Paulo's Centro Histórico, known for its rich history dating back to early 20th century.

You’ll try

Coconut and cheese cupcakeBrazilian cheese breadBrazilian cheese bread with guava jamCoffee

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A neighbourhood famous street at Praça da Liberdade - Liberdade.

Paulista Plates

Field notes

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Included

More tastings than any other Sao Paulo food tour, Smallest group size in Sao Paulo, Led by Sao Paulo tastemaker guides, and Bottled water and other drinks included.

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Not included

Alcoholic drinks and Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded.

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Meeting point

Yaowarat. Your guide will meet you at the exit ten minutes before departure; a WhatsApp thread lands in your inbox within an hour of booking.

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Good to know

Rain or shine, this tour still runs. Vegetarians are catered for with substitutions; the route isn't suitable for wheelchairs.

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Dietary honesty

Vegetarian works with some substitutions. Gluten-free means several tastings are omitted. Vegan isn't recommended for this particular tour.

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Cancellation

Reserve now, pay later. Cancel any time up to 24 hours before departure at no charge; after that, the booking is non-refundable.

Meet your tastemakers

Sabrina Cordeiro

Sabrina

Sabrina C

Sabrina heads up the new team in São Paulo, she has a wealth of experience in runnings tours in her home city.

Meeting point

Where the tour starts (and ends).

Start

Marco Zero De São Paulo

Praça da Sé - Centro Histórico de São Paulo, São Paulo - SP, 01001-001, Brazil

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Reviews

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Eat Sao Paulo with us.

An evening of charcoal smoke, family recipes and the stories behind them. From US$89 per guest.