Sao Paulo Trip Overview
When in São Paulo, for those who are fans of Ayrton Senna, take a guided tour of his hometown visiting the main tourist attractions in order to learn about the history of one of the greatest Formula 1 drivers of all time.
Get to know the socioeconomic context that encouraged the three-time world champion to go around the world carrying the Brazilian flag as a symbol that filled so many compatriots with pride.
Discover his legacy that surpassed the limits of motorsport and is still an icon remembered throughout the world.
See Senna’s massive mural painted on the side of a skyscraper as you gaze at other city sights and culture.
Pass the largest tunnel road complex that bears his name and visit the square that houses a 2.5-ton bronze monument in his honor.
Then pay your respects at his final resting place, visit his graveyard to pay homage.
Visit the Interlagos track that hosts the F1 Grand Prix and learn many fascinating facts about Senna’s victories and pole position.
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Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Sao Paulo, Brazil
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo, Brazil
When in São Paulo, for those who are fans of Ayrton Senna, take a guided tour of his hometown visiting the main tourist attractions in order to learn about the history of one of the greatest Formula 1 drivers of all time.
Get to know the socioeconomic context that encouraged the three-time world champion to go around the world carrying the Brazilian flag as a symbol that filled so many compatriots with pride.
Discover his legacy that surpassed the limits of motorsport and is still an icon remembered throughout the world.
See Senna’s massive mural painted on the side of a skyscraper as you gaze at other city sights and culture.
Pass the largest tunnel road complex that bears his name and visit the square that houses a 2.5-ton bronze monument in his honor.
Then pay your respects at his final resting place, visit his graveyard to pay homage.
Visit the Interlagos track that hosts the F1 Grand Prix and learn many fascinating facts about Senna’s victories and pole position.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Paulista Avenue, Avenida Paulista, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01311-200 Brazil
We take you to see the huge mural of the three-time world champion, Ayrton Senna. The mural has 41 meters high and 17.5 meters wide, painted on the side of a skyscraper on Paulista avenue by the most famous graffiti artist in the world, Eduardo Kobra. All of that while catching other city sights and culture in one of the coolest areas in São Paulo.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Avenida Europa, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01449-000 Brazil
Discover the history of the Audi brand in Brazil brought by Ayrton Senna. Drive through an area with dozens of imported car dealerships such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati and Bentley. Ideal for photo stops!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Funerária do Cemitério do Morumby, R. Dep. Laércio Corte, 468 – Paraíso do Morumbi, São Paulo – SP, 05706-290, Brazil
Then pay your respects at Ayrton’s final resting place, visit his graveyard where fans from all over the globe flock to pay homage.
On 1 May 1994, Brazilian Formula One driver Ayrton Senna was killed after his car crashed into a concrete barrier while he was leading the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Italy. This became a turning point in the safety of Formula One, prompting the implementation of new safety measures in both Formula One and the circuit, as well as the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association to be reestablished.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Avenida Autódromo, Av. Autódromo – Interlagos, São Paulo – SP, 04792-100, Brazil
From there, we go to Interlagos racetrack that hosts the Brazilian F1 Grand Prix and it’s consolidated as one of the best motorsport tracks in the world. Senna’s first official victory on Kart happened at Interlagos Kart Circuit, nowadays the karting track is named after him.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Praca Ayrton Senna do Brasil, Close to Ibirapuera Park, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo Brazil
To honor the impact that Senna had, great buildings and monuments are erected and named in his honor, such as highways, tunnels, squares and statues. We passed through the largest road tunnel complex in São Paulo, named after our three-time champion. We visited the square in honor of our three-time champion and the 2.5-ton bronze monument “Speed, Soul and Emotion”.
Duration: 30 minutes
