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Top 5 cultural & heritage things to do in Santos

Heritage walks, museum days, temple complexes, and the kind of guides who explain why a place matters rather than reciting dates. The cultural side of Santos, paced for actual seeing.

  1. The Best of Santos - 6 hours - Private City Tour, Santos1

    1. The Best of Santos - 6 hours - Private City Tour

    5.0· 14 reviews· 6 hours

    This is a tour conducted by a guide born in the city of Santos and with the necessary dynamism for the tourist to get to know the city in 6 hours. Historical and cultural information and many curiosities about Santos, a charming city that has one of the best living standards in Brazil, will be addressed.

  2. Santos Overview – The Best Sights: Half-Day Private Tour (Santos City Pick-up), Santos2

    2. Santos Overview – The Best Sights: Half-Day Private Tour (Santos City Pick-up)

    5.0· 33 reviews· 6 hours

    Get yourself out of a rut taking a guided private city tour in the beach town of Santos visiting its most significant sights to have an overview of it.
This tour could be either for you who are going to arrive at the seaport terminal in Santos on a cruise ship or for those who are staying at a hotel in town. Santos has a rich history as being one of the first settlements in Brazil, the village of Santos was founded in 1546. It stands out for its 7 km of beaches, flat terrain, tropical climate, offering advanced touristic infrastructure, with many hotels, flats, bars and restaurants, shopping malls, tours and tourist attractions for all tastes, in addition to a buzzing nightlife. 
The city of Santos has the largest port in Latin America, a beautiful restored historic center and a major highlight is the largest beach garden in the world, recorded in the Book of Records with 5335 meters long, full of flowers and carefully treated trees.

  3. 7-Hour Shared Group Santos Tour : Mont Serrat, Coffee Museum and Sightseeing, Santos3

    3. 7-Hour Shared Group Santos Tour : Mont Serrat, Coffee Museum and Sightseeing

    4.9· 81 reviews· 7 hours

    Discover the wonders of Santos on a 7-hour city tour. There is plenty to see, do, and explore in the city, which is famous for its beaches, tropical climate, and wide variety of attractions. Meet your friendly bilingual guide for the day at Santos Seaport, then set out onto the vibrant streets of Santos for the tour expedition. Start with an exploration of Porchat Island, then enjoy time visit to the colorful Botanical Gardens. Once you’ve worked up a bit of an appetite, take an hour for lunch before heading to the popular Monte Serrat. Along the way, listen to your guide share fascinating stories and insight into each of the landmarks, as well as Santos’ history, culture, and traditions. After sometime at Mount Serrat, enjoy a quick visit to the iconic Pelé Museum and the Shrine of St. Anthony of Valongo. From there, head to the Coffee Museum for a tour to learn about the history of Brazilian coffee and its production. At the end of the tour, be dropped off at the meeting point.

  1. Best of São Paulo pickup Santos drop-off Sao Paulo/Hotel/Airport, Santos4

    4. Best of São Paulo pickup Santos drop-off Sao Paulo/Hotel/Airport

    4.8· 5 reviews

    For those in Santos wanting to spend a day exploring Latin America's largest city. Explore São Paulo in comfort and safety, accompanied by an exclusive tour guide! On this private tour, you'll experience the best of the city with an itinerary that combines history, culture, and art. Visit iconic landmarks such as Sé Cathedral, Paulista Avenue, Ibirapuera Park, Batman Alley, the Liberdade (Japanese) neighborhood, and much more. Discover local curiosities, admire Niemeyer's architecture, try a traditional São Paulo 'pastel' (savory pastry), and capture incredible photos at every stop. The experience is fully personalized, adapted to your pace and preferences. Ideal for couples, friends, and families. Book your tour now and experience São Paulo in a unique way!

  2. São Paulo Major Tourist Attractions Private Tour: 8-Hour (Santos City Pick-up), Santos5

    5. São Paulo Major Tourist Attractions Private Tour: 8-Hour (Santos City Pick-up)

    4.6· 45 reviews· 8 hours

    For those who either are going to arrive at the seaport terminal in Santos on a cruise ship or are staying at a hotel in Santos, take an amazing guided tour going to the city of São Paulo to see its major tourist attractions and have an overview of it.
If you have at least 8 hours available, take a 1:20 h trip from Santos to São Paulo to explore the greatest city in the southern hemisphere and what it has to offer culturally, historically and touristically.
As São Paulo is 760 meters above sea level, highways leaving from Santos get through an astonishing mount range that extends for approximately 1500 kilometers along the south and southeast coast of Brasil, providing an amazing view of the coast line. 
You can either follow our suggested itinerary presented in a sequential order or just select specific sights focusing more on culture, history, social-economic aspects, architecture, street art, local crafts and design, fashion, photograph. Our guide should be at your disposal.

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