All kinds of general and specialist city tours are on offer, reflecting the scale and the depth of the city, but because of its size, walking tours are less popular than tours by car, underground or even helicopter. All of the tours listed below can be given in English and most can be customised.

The City of São Paulo (website: www.cidadedesaopaulo.com) lists 10 options on themes such as glamour, art and romance and full contact details for the companies who offer them.

Museum, city and art trips can be arranged by Check Point Tours (tel: (11) 6091 1316; website: www.checkpointtours.com.br).

Go in São Paulo (tel: (11) 3289 3814; website: www.goinsaopaulo.com.br) offers the full range of tours, even including a theme parks and a shopping tour. All are private, with door-to-door service and transport in a private car or van.