​As one of the world’s largest metropolises, São Paulo offers a dynamic blend of history, culture and entertainment that really comes alive after dark. São Paulo by Night is a four-hour guided tour of some of the city’s most iconic locations, lit up against the backdrop of the São Paulo night sky. Ideal for those who want to immerse themselves in the life of the city, the tour offers a rich and varied introduction to the historical and cultural heart of São Paulo. Highlights include Avenida Paulista, once a residential avenue for the city’s coffee barons and now the beating heart of the city’s financial and cultural life. Lined with striking modernist buildings and home to institutions such as the São Paulo Museum of Art (MASP), its fast-paced streetscape brings visitors in direct contact with the city’s vibrant rhythm.

The Praça da República, on the other hand, has long served as a meeting place for public life and protest, surrounded by remarkable examples of early 20th-century architecture. Nearby, the Municipal Theatre, inaugurated in 1911 and inspired by the Paris Opera, is a symbol of São Paulo’s cultural ambitions. It has hosted national and international stars such as Heitor Villa-Lobos, Maria Callas, Ella Fitzgerald and Rudolf Nureyev, and was the centrepiece of the 1922 Modern Art Week. The evening ends at the iconic intersection of Avenida Ipiranga and Avenida São João, immortalised in Brazilian music and poetry. Here, guests enjoy a live performance of MPB at the traditional Bar Brahma, where renowned artists often perform.