• Walking Tour São Paulo Center: Historical Process Of The Largest City in Brazil

    Walking Tour São Paulo Center: Historical Process Of The Largest City in Brazil

    Take a private walking tour in the São Paulo downtown to understand the amazing historic process of São Paulo that in 465 years of existence, marked by relative inexpressiveness for more than three centuries, has become the largest city in the Southern hemisphere.Begin your tour at Pátio do Colégio, where your guide will provide you…

  • Rio de Janeiro Private Day Tour with Sugarloaf and Corcovado

    Rio de Janeiro Private Day Tour with Sugarloaf and Corcovado

    Enjoy a private full-day tour of Rio de Janeiro, taking in 2 of its iconic landmarks at the Christ The Redeemer statue on Corcovado, and ride the cable car up the Sugarloaf mountain. See the Maracanã and Sambódromo stadiums and more.The tour includes free time for lunch in local restaurants (meal not included / drinks…

  • Porto Alegre: Private City Tour for Groups 1 – 4 Pax

    Porto Alegre: Private City Tour for Groups 1 – 4 Pax

    We are looking for you in any hotel in Porto Alegre, value for transportation in Executive Vehicle with maximum occupancy of up to 4 Passengers, please if you have excessive volume of luggage in the comment in advance, we have a bilingual driver and vehicles with greater capacity of Baggage.

  • Rio de Janeiro in Two Days: City Sightseeing, Sugar Loaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer

    Rio de Janeiro in Two Days: City Sightseeing, Sugar Loaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer

    If your time in Rio is short, make the most of it with this 2-day tour that checks off the big-ticket items: Christ the Redeemer statue, Sugar Loaf Mountain and lunch at a traditional barbecue house. Begin with personalized pickup from the airport and an overnight stay in a 3-, 4- or 5-star accommodation in…

  • Full-Day Custom Private Tour of Rio

    Full-Day Custom Private Tour of Rio

    8-hour fully customized tour of Rio with a private local guide. Have private transportation at your disposal to take you to all the sites you want to see in Rio. Great for experienced travelers who want to make the most of their visit. Whether you’re looking to go to the main attractions, or the places…

  • 8-Day São Paulo Tour: From City to Beaches, Waterfalls & Caves

    8-Day São Paulo Tour: From City to Beaches, Waterfalls & Caves

    Start and end in the city of São Paulo where you can be picked up at GRU airport, CGH airport or any address in town! Set aside some time to discover hidden gems of the state of Sao Paulo going on a 8-day tour package visiting several major and small towns. Participate on various daily…

  • Promo Rio de Janeiro: Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf + Carnival Tour+ Ginga Show

    Promo Rio de Janeiro: Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf + Carnival Tour+ Ginga Show

    In this promotion you get to know the best sights of Rio de Janeiro and still immerse yourself in the local culture.On the first day, an afternoon tour, you will visit Corcovado Hill. We will pass through the magnificent Tijuca forest until we reach the peak of the hill where we will find the famous…

  • Petropolis: The Imperial City with Lunch

    Petropolis: The Imperial City with Lunch

    Petrópolis a city in Rio de Janeiro State also known such as Imperial City. From XIX century when the imperator Dom Pedro I bought a farm that years later turned into a summer residence of his succesor son Dom Pedro II. Stroll the fascinantig Petrópolis and try the restaurant close to the Imperial Museum.

  • Rio Highlights Guided Tour Christ the Redeemer,Cathedral,Selarón Steps&Sugarloaf

    Rio Highlights Guided Tour Christ the Redeemer,Cathedral,Selarón Steps&Sugarloaf

    The best tour without extending all your time and effort, focusing on what really matters, with professional guide and all the attention you deserve. Have an unforgettable experience on this customizable 5-hour tour focusing on main attractions and history!

  • Tour 1 ( 8 hours ) : Sugar Loaf , Corcovado , Old Downtown Lapa and Santa Teresa

    Tour 1 ( 8 hours ) : Sugar Loaf , Corcovado , Old Downtown Lapa and Santa Teresa

    I am born and raised in Rio and love my city . I have lots of experience and a background as a visual artist that gives my clients a very special aproach on my tours

  • Rio´s highlights – Private City Tour

    Rio´s highlights – Private City Tour

    If you have only one day to explore Rio and want an itinerary that encompasses as much as possible in 6 hours, this tour is the best choice!Since beaches, mountains, bay, lagoons, forets, hikes, waterfalls, soccer, nightlife, history, gastronomy, art, museums to one of the seven wonders of the wolrd, Christ, Rio has it all!…

  • Half-Day São Paulo Highlights Tour

    Half-Day São Paulo Highlights Tour

    Wander through the mesmerizing metropolis that is the city of São Paulo. Let yourself be enticed by the buzzing of one of the largest and most diverse cities in Brazil as your local guide helps you discover the finest gems of the city. You’ll stroll through the city’s foundation site, historical center, major landmarks, and…

  • Petrópolis Imperial City Day Tour from Rio de Janeiro

    Petrópolis Imperial City Day Tour from Rio de Janeiro

    Petropolis, an elegant city born from the dream of Emperor D. Pedro I when he discovered the climatic values and natural beauties of the mountain region, where the past and the present are intertwined.In gastronomy, renowned confectioneries, bars and restaurants; the charm of inns and hotels; diversity at the poles of shopping and more.In our…

  • Christ the Redeemer & Rio de Janeiro Half-Day City Tour

    Christ the Redeemer & Rio de Janeiro Half-Day City Tour

    Embark on this half-day Rio de Janeiro City Tour! We visit to Corcovado Mountain and the Christ the Redeemer statue going through the Paineiras route. The 20-minute drive to the base of the statue takes you through the Tijuca Forest and gives you a preview of the landscapes ahead. The statue stands 710 meters tall…

  • 5-hour Private Tour Of São Paulo With Its Main Sights – Optional Airport Pickup

    5-hour Private Tour Of São Paulo With Its Main Sights – Optional Airport Pickup

    Come with us to discover all the major highlights of Sao Paulo on a 5-hour private city tour. Learn how São Paulo started as a small village and become the largest city in the Southern hemisphere.Following pick-up at your place, come aboard your comfortable vehicle. Make a stop at the popular Ibirapuera Park, admire the…

  • Full-Day Corcovado and Sugarloaf Tour with Barbecue Lunch

    Full-Day Corcovado and Sugarloaf Tour with Barbecue Lunch

    Starting with hotel pickup, we visit the Corcovado Mountain and the Christ the Redeemer statue. We go through the Paineiras route in the Tijuca Forest. See the Christ the Redeemer statue and the beautiful city of Rio de Janeiro. Then, we visit Sugarloaf Mountain. We take the cable car ride to the top of the…

  • 10-hour Private Tour Rio In One Day: Christ, Sugarloaf, Selarón, Downtown

    10-hour Private Tour Rio In One Day: Christ, Sugarloaf, Selarón, Downtown

    Discover Rio’s most important touristic attractions on a private tour in the company of an expert guide.Visit Corcovado hill, where the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer is located, considered to be one of the seven wonders of the modern world. Drive along beachfront area to admire the most famous beaches like Ipanema, Copacabana, and Leblon. Head to the foot…

  • Private City Tour of Rio de Janeiro

    Private City Tour of Rio de Janeiro

    Enjoy a private and personalized tour of Rio with comfort and safety. This tour will cover the main sites like Sugar Loaf, Corcovado and the historical area and you’ll have time to stop for lunch. A professional guide and transport are included.

  • Rio Shore Excursion: Christ The Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Maracana and Sambodromo

    Rio Shore Excursion: Christ The Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Maracana and Sambodromo

    Enjoy a shore excursion in Rio de Janeiro visiting all the must-see attractions in one-single day: Christ The Redeemer Statue atop Corcovado Mountain, Sugarloaf Mountain, Selarón Steps, Maracanã Stadium, Sambadrome, and Metropolitan Cathedral. The tour includes lunch at Brazilian steakhouse. You will also get Cruise Terminal pickup and drop-off and be accompanied by a professional tour guide.

  • Corcovado and City Tour

    Corcovado and City Tour

    You will have a unique experience of getting to know Rio de Janeiro, on a stunning tour of the main sights, with its charms and beauties that only Rio has. The guide will accompany you at every stop explaining every detail of the points, with their cultures, history, holdings, quirks, etc.Do not waste time and…

  • Guided Walk to Lapa and its Surroundings

    Guided Walk to Lapa and its Surroundings

    The local guide gives more authenticity to the tour, showing that the biggest motivation for tourism in the city is the opportunity to share ways of life, life experiences and no one can provide a more real experience than someone who lives in the region itself.In the Lapa and Surroundings Tour we will see some…

  • Jalapão Expedition 6 days and 5 nights with Jalapão Titans

    Jalapão Expedition 6 days and 5 nights with Jalapão Titans

    Live unforgettable moments in breathtaking lush landscapes! Destination worthy of filming the novel: The other side of paradise, the glorious Jalapão is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in our Brazil. Jalapão Titans gives you and your family the comfort and security to enjoy this wild and untouchable paradise to live the best trip…

  • Sao Paulo: 6-Hour Religious Diversity, Esotericism & Cultural Beliefs

    Sao Paulo: 6-Hour Religious Diversity, Esotericism & Cultural Beliefs

    You’re a lover of religious syncretism, cultural diversity and esotericism? You are invited to tour around São Paulo discovering the strong Brazilian multicultural composition and religious syncretic background full of marvelous popular celebrations and social practices.Religious syncretism has its greatest expressions in Brazil due to the colonization process. A complex historical process full of cultural…

  • City Tour In Aracaju

    City Tour In Aracaju

    Our departure is scheduled for 9am in the morning. In this tour we will have the opportunity to travel for 3 hours the main postcards of Aracajú. At the beginning of the tour we will pass by: Atalaia Waterfront, Treze de Julho Beach Lookout, Santo Antonio Hill High and Metropolitan Cathedral.At the end of the…

  • Guided Private Sightseeing in Rio

    Guided Private Sightseeing in Rio

    Visit some of the highlights of RIo like Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf and Selaron Stairs and also learn about the city’s history and trivia in this private tour, with Tour Guide and Driver at your disposal. Follow our suggested itinerary or change it according to your wishes. In the end of the day you…


This cathedral ranks among the city’s most notable landmarks and therefore features on almost all Sao Paulo sightseeing tours, including walking and bike tours of the city center. Access to the cathedral is free, but a small fee gets you a tour of the structure and its tombs. As the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Sao Paulo, the cathedral holds mass daily in Portuguese.

Things to Know Before You Go

  • Remember to dress respectfully and keep your voice down as this is an active place of worship.
  • Give yourself at least an hour to visit the cathedral, more if you’re taking a tour.

How to Get There

The church sits right in the middle of the city, near the main square of Praça da Sé. To get there by public transportation, take either the Line 1 or Line 3 and disembark at Sé subway station.

When to Get There

The cathedral is open daily throughout the year, though hours vary by day of the week. Masses are held daily. If you’re visiting the cathedral after dark, be sure to take a taxi.

History of the Sé Cathedral

The current neo-Gothic structure is the third incarnation of the cathedral, the first church having been established in 1589. Designed by German architect Maximilian Hehl in 1912, construction on the current church began the following year and only came to full completion in 1967, a full 50 years after Hehl himself died. The cathedral was inaugurated for São Paulo’s 400th anniversary in 1954.