Sao Paulo food tour
SรO PAULO FOOD TOUR - Our Sรฃo Paulo lunch tour explores the city through the neighbourhoods that define its identity, from the historic streets of the Centro Histรณrico to the energy of Liberdade (Japantown) and the everyday rhythm of Repรบblica. Over four hours and 12 tastings, youโll experience the mix of cultures that make Sรฃo Paulo one of the most diverse food cities in the world.
The route reflects the cityโs immigrant roots, where Brazilian traditions sit alongside strong Japanese and Middle Eastern influences. Youโll start with classic Brazilian snacks like pรฃo de queijo, including a version paired with sweet guava, and queijadinha, a small coconut and cheese cake. From there, youโll try street favourites such as pastรฉis filled with beef and hearts of palm, served with house chilli sauce.
In Liberdade, the flavours shift. Youโll sit down to a miso-marinated pork cutlet served with rice, beans, and simple sides, a reflection of Sรฃo Pauloโs Japanese-Brazilian food culture. Back in the city centre, youโll 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, Brazilโs most recognisable chocolate treat. Part food tour, part introduction to the cultures that shaped Sรฃo Paulo.
Why this tour is awesome
Sรฃo Pauloโs food is shaped by the people who built the city. This tour takes you through Centro, Liberdade, and Repรบblica to experience that mix first-hand, from Brazilian staples to Japanese-Brazilian dishes and Lebanese classics.
Youโll eat where locals do, stopping at long-standing spots that reflect everyday life in the city. Expect a wide range of flavours, from pรฃo de queijo and pastรฉis to miso pork cutlets, mortadella sandwiches, kibe, and esfiha.
Itโs a relaxed, small-group experience that gives you a clear, honest introduction to one of the worldโs most diverse food cities.
Your guide
David brings to Sรฃo 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 cityโs food scene well and highlights these influences clearly throughout the tour.
Your guide
Born and raised in Sรฃo 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 cityโs food culture.
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 Sรฃo Pauloโs culinary scene.
Your guide
Born and raised in Sรฃo 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 Sรฃo Paulo
Explore Sรฃo Paulo with an expert local guide
Freshly baked pรฃo de queijo, a staple of everyday life in Brazil
Explore Sรฃo Paulo's culinary scene through the eyes of a local
Statue of Godmother Eunice, the revered Afro-Brazilian cultural icon and social activist
The food heroes of Sรฃo Paulo
Fried pastรฉis de carne, Brazilian beef pie
Miso pork cutlets, a Japanese-Brazilian fusion in Sรฃo Paulo's historic Japantown
Try 12+ tastings across four hours of eating
Catch the subway from Liberdade to Repรบblica
Mortadela com queijo sandwich, a Sรฃo Paulo classic
Learn about the city's different food influences
Discover the Lebanese community cuisine in the city
Visit 6-7 food stops across Liberdade and Repรบblica
Hand made Brigadeiro, Brazilian's chocolate bon bon
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 Sรฃo 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 Sรฃo Pauloย food tour, use the calendar to select your date and secure your tour with your card. For special requests, private bookings, or dietary requirements, pleaseย contact us. Safety of our customers is our first priority, so if you have any allergies, pleaseย contact usย before booking.
What to expect
Ourย Sรฃo Pauloย food tour is designed for adventurous eaters with an interest in discovering the food that locals eat. Itโs an easy-paced walking tour, where the terrain is mostly flat and there are plenty of rest (eating) stops along the way.
Meeting point
Thisย Sรฃo Pauloย food tour departs from theย Marco Zero De Sรฃo Pauloย 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.ย
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Why you should book with us
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Authentic food experience, escape the tourist traps