What to do and see in Embu das Artes, State of Sao Paulo (SP): The Best Tours

Get away from Sao Paulo’s bustle visiting the charming colonial & historical town of “Embu das Artes” 40 min from São Paulo main hotel area. Explore the art galleries, artisan shops, handicraft stalls and gastronomic delights in the company of a private tour guide.
The Embu is known for its weekly arts and crafts fairs. The fair and shops offer a broad range of paintings, home decorative objects, wood carvings, ceramics, religious goods, furniture, folk arts, art galleries, gems, old coins and bank notes, tchotchkes, puppies, board games, porcelains, sculptures, baskets, lace, jewelry, tools, etc... The selection is outstanding and very reasonably priced.  It’s lined up in the main square & radiating streets lots of cozy cafés and a myriad of eateries where you can dine on lunch and sample delicious Brazilian typical dishes & desserts. Take the chance to visit this lovely town & get to know about the luster that make it reference when it comes to artistic expression of all kinds.

Inclusions: Transport by fully-equipped vehicle., Professional / licensed private tour guide., Private driver for groups bigger than six (6) people. Otherwise, the guide drives the vehicle him / herself., VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops, airport Greet & Meet service., Hotel / airport pickup and drop-off. (Within São Paulo and its greater area limits)

Exclusions: Entrance fees., Food and drinks., Gratuities (optional)

Visit the artist enclave of Embu das Artes on a half-day trip from São Paulo. Explore the art galleries, artisan shops and handicraft stalls in this lovely historical town with a local, private guide. As you walk around downtown, you’ll see the colonial church, chat with shop owners and dine on lunch. This tour takes you about one hour from São Paulo by private vehicle and allows you to choose from a selection of local restaurants!

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Private tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

If you are an art enthusiast, or if you just have a strong curiosity in that field, then you won’t regret booking an Embu das Artes tour! The very small town of Embu might fool you at first glance, regarding the wonders that it holds. If you are willing to take a closer look, however, you will find that this humble and historical place just 30 minutes away from São Paulo holds treasures you wouldn’t find absolutely anywhere else. Handmade, top quality art in its many shapes and forms, and all with a traditional touch of Brazilian culture. The 4 hours of touring through the famed Brazilian City of Art will provide you with a density of art and culture unlike any other place in São Paulo. The many galleries and the occasional street fair of art are sought by our art-loving customers, as well as the presence of a professional Personal Tour guide to make their visit that much more fulfilling! Come see this unique, fascinating place where history meets artistry and style!

Inclusions: Professional Driver/guide (The driver is also the tour guide for car tours, but not for minivan tours), Tour escorting and hosting, Entirely private tour conducted in a private, air-conditioned, high-standard vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Bottled water in the tour vehicle

Exclusions: All types of tickets and entrance fees for locations where they are required, Several types of meals depending on the location visited, Extra parking fees for requested locations outside of those recommended by the guide

Discover this bucolic colonial town of Embu das Artes, surrounded by historic buildings, in the interior of São Paulo known for having a great concentration of artists and craftsmen. Be enchanted by the local culture that gathers in its open-air fair all kinds of artistic representation, be it in decoration, paintings, furniture, clothes, dance, theater or music.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Start your experience with a pick-up from your São Paulo hotel. Hop inside your private, air-conditioned vehicle with your guide and begin your tour. Embu's weekend arts-and-craft fair is the biggest draw in the São Paulo region for artisanal wares! About Embu das Artes: Founded in 1554, Embu, or Embu das Artes, is a tiny Portuguese colonial town of whitewashed houses, old churches, wood-carvers’ studios, and antiques shops. It has a downtown handicrafts fair every weekend. On Sunday the streets sometimes get so crowded you can barely walk, so it's worth arriving early. Embu also has many stores that sell handicrafts and wooden furniture; most of these are close to where the street fair takes place Distance from São Paulo: 18 miles (+/- 40min by car)

Inclusions: Hotel Pick-up and drop-off , Tour guide, Bottled water, Private transportation

Exclusions: Entrance tickets, Food and drinks, Personal expenses

Located near the capital of São Paulo, the city of Embu das Artes is one of the largest strongholds of painters and sculptors in the State of São Paulo. Counting with several ateliers, shops and a great handicraft fair that is held every Saturday and Sunday. The city attracts tourists from different parts of the world, to get to know and buy the most diverse and sophisticated handicrafts with exclusive pieces.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Pick-up and drop-off at the hotels within a maximus 7 km radius far from Sé Square, Transport insurance, Bilingual Tour Guide, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Lunch, Tickets of optional attractions

Did you know that the state of São Paulo is home to the largest Buddhist temple in Latin America? Get off the main touristic area and discover the Zu Lai temple. Delve into Buddhism without leaving Brazil and learn the fundamentals of it. Accompanied by a well-informed guide, visit the temple that occupies a 150,000 M2 area and attracts not only faithful practitioners, but also people of any religion in search of tranquility and renew their spirituality. Then visit the nearby charming colonial & historical town of Embu das Artes. Explore the art galleries, artisan shops, handicraft stalls and gastronomic delights. The town is known for its weekly arts and crafts fairs. The fair and the shops offer a broad range of paintings small and large, home decorative objects, wood carvings, ceramics, religious goods, furniture, folk arts, art galleries, gems, old coins, tchotchkes, porcelains, sculptures, jewelry, tools, etc... The selection is outstanding and very reasonably priced.

Inclusions: Transport by fully-equipped vehicles., Any address pick-up & drop-off are included like hotel and airport., Professional / licensed / bilingual private tour guide., Private driver for groups bigger 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves. , VAT, all taxes, handling charges, tolls, parking fees during stops, airport Greet & Meet service., Entrance fees.

Exclusions: Meals & drinks., Gratuities & tips. (optional).