Sao Paulo food tour
SÃO 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.
The route reflects the city’s immigrant roots, where Brazilian traditions sit alongside strong Japanese and Middle Eastern influences. You’ll start with classic Brazilian snacks like pão de queijo, including a version paired with sweet guava, and queijadinha, a small coconut and cheese cake. From there, you’ll try street favourites such as pastéis filled with beef and hearts of palm, served with house chilli sauce.
In Liberdade, the flavours shift. You’ll sit down to a miso-marinated pork cutlet served with rice, beans, and simple sides, a reflection of São Paulo’s Japanese-Brazilian food culture. Back in the city centre, you’ll experience some of its most iconic combinations, including a mortadella sandwich with melted cheese, alongside Middle Eastern staples like kibe and spinach esfiha, introduced by Lebanese communities generations ago.
The tour finishes with something sweet: a classic brigadeiro, Brazil’s most recognisable chocolate treat. Part food tour, part introduction to the cultures that shaped São Paulo.
Why this tour is awesome
São Paulo’s food is shaped by the people who built the city. This tour takes you through Centro, Liberdade, and República to experience that mix first-hand, from Brazilian staples to Japanese-Brazilian dishes and Lebanese classics.
You’ll eat where locals do, stopping at long-standing spots that reflect everyday life in the city. Expect a wide range of flavours, from pão de queijo and pastéis to miso pork cutlets, mortadella sandwiches, kibe, and esfiha.
It’s a relaxed, small-group experience that gives you a clear, honest introduction to one of the world’s most diverse food cities.
Your guide
David brings to São Paulo a deep knowledge of Northern Brazilian food, especially traditions connected to Indigenous ingredients and techniques. With a background in culinary studies, he knows the city’s food scene well and highlights these influences clearly throughout the tour.
Your guide
Michelle carries the warmth of Bahia with her. With a strong appreciation for local flavours and cultural diversity, she enjoys introducing guests to the different influences that shape São Paulo’s culinary scene.
Your guide
Born and raised in São Paulo, Leandro knows the city inside out, from busy markets to old-school eateries. With his Eastern European heritage, he offers a clear perspective on the European influences that have shaped the city’s food culture.
Your guide
Born and raised in São Paulo, Sabrina is a true ambassador of the city. She enjoys sharing its energy through a diverse food scene and neighbourhood culture, bringing guests closer to everyday local life and helping them understand the modern evolution of the city.
Join our daily 12+ tasting tour of Sao Paulo
Explore São Paulo's old neighbourhood with an expert local guide
Mortadela com queijo sandwich, a São Paulo classic
Learn about the city's different food influences
Fried pastéis de carne, Brazilian beef pie
Try 12+ tastings across four hours of eating
Miso pork cutlets, a Japanese Brazilian fusion in São Paulo's historic Japantown
Hand made Brigadeiro, Brazilian's chocolate bon bon
The food heroes of São Paulo
Includes
- Price US $89 per person
- Language English
- Small group Maximum of 8 guests (private tours or groups of 9+, please contact us)
- Tastings 12+ tastings
- Drinks Bottled water
- Duration 10am - 2pm
- Guides Led by one of our superb São Paulo food hosts
- Cancellation Cancel up to 48 hours before departure for a full refund
- Family friendly Families welcome on all our tours. Children 50% discount.
- Transport Primarily a walking tour
- Instant confirmation Book now to secure your space (before we sell out!)
- Pick up / drop off Our guests come from all over the city, so to save time we have a meeting point. Your guide can help you find transport back at the end of the tour
Dietary information
- General advice Many local eateries specialise in signature menus, and may not have alternatives. It is not always possible to cater for all dietary requests at every stop
- Vegetarian Unsuitable as meat and seafood is used in 3-4 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Vegan Unsuitable as meat, seafood and dairy are used in 10-11 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Pescatarian Possible, though meat is used in 2-3 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Pork Possible, though pork is used in 2-3 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Halal Unsuitable for a halal diet as no vendors are certified
- Gluten intolerance / Celiac Unsuitable as wheat is used in 4-5 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Lactose intolerance Unsuitable as dairy is used in 7-8 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Tree nut / peanut allergy Suitable for mild peanut and tree nut allergies
- Seafood / Shellfish allergy Suitable for no seafood diets and mild shellfish allergies
- Severe allergies We can never guarantee any dish to be 100% free from allergens, as there is always the risk of traces and cross-contamination. It is unsuitable for severe allergies. Contact us: info@achefstour.com
How to book
To join the São Paulo food tour, use the calendar to select your date and secure your tour with your card. For special requests, private bookings, or dietary requirements, please contact us. Safety of our customers is our first priority, so if you have any allergies, please contact us before booking.
What to expect
Our São Paulo food tour is designed for adventurous eaters with an interest in discovering the food that locals eat. It’s an easy-paced walking tour, where the terrain is mostly flat and there are plenty of rest (eating) stops along the way.
Meeting point
This São Paulo food tour departs from the Marco Zero De São Paulo in the historical centre of the city. It's easy to reach by taxi from most of the hotels in the city. There will be more details on your booking confirmation.Â
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Why you should book with us
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Authentic food experience, escape the tourist traps