SÃO PAULO DOWNTOWN TOUR – 10K
“São Paulo Downtown” is the ideal tour for runners eager to experience the center of this fascinating metropolis while learning the history of its main sights.
From the early days of São Paulo to the wealthy first decades of the 20th century – a wealth driven mainly by the coffee market. Starting at the very beginning of São Paulo history, runners will see Pátio do Colégio, which is the site where the city was founded in the 15th hundred. São Paulo has one of the world’s largest Neo-gothic cathedrals in the world and you will take in the stunning São Paulo Cathedral while also getting up close to the “zero milestone”. The zero milestone is in front of the cathedral and symbolizes the very center of São Paulo.
From the Cathedral to the St. Benedict’s monastery and then suddenly you find yourself back in modern days while taking in the view of the Martinelli Building, the first Skyscraper in São Paulo as well as Matarazzo Building, current Cityhall, an imposing building made entirely of travertine marble.
But São Paulo is not only about skyscrapers and cathedrals – it is a pumping cultural scene. On this running tour, you will also see cultural buildings, such as the Municipal Theater, and Praça da Artes, a modern building finished in 2012, which is today the beating heart of the São Paulo cultural scene.
These highlights mentioned above are just some examples of what you will see during the tour. These highlights mentioned above are just some examples of what you will see during the tour. On this 10 km running tour (approx. 1h30min), you will experience all must-sees of São Paulo downtown while enjoying the day-to-day life and atmosphere of one of the most populous cities in the world.
What You Will See on the São Paulo Downtown 10K Running Tour
During this 10K guided running tour, guests explore the historic center of São Paulo while discovering how the city grew from a small Jesuit settlement into one of the largest metropolises in the world. The route connects colonial landmarks, early skyscrapers, and important cultural institutions that reflect São Paulo’s economic and cultural development.
Along the route, you will see:
- Pátio do Colégio – The historic site where São Paulo was founded by Jesuit priests in the 16th century
- São Paulo Cathedral – One of the largest Neo-Gothic cathedrals in the world located on Praça da Sé
- Marco Zero (São Paulo) – The geographic center of São Paulo marked by a historic milestone installed in 1934
- Mosteiro de São Bento – Historic Benedictine monastery known for its architecture and Gregorian chants
- Martinelli Building – The city’s first skyscraper and an early symbol of São Paulo’s economic boom
- Matarazzo Building – The current São Paulo City Hall building located near Viaduto do Chá
- Theatro Municipal de São Paulo – One of Brazil’s most important cultural venues and site of the famous 1922 Modern Art Week
- Praça das Artes – Modern cultural complex completed in 2012 and a center for performing arts
- Streets and plazas of the historic downtown district, where colonial architecture, early skyscrapers, and modern cultural buildings coexist
Inge Wullaert –
Great run with guide Márcio
*Review taken from Go! Running Tours Sao Paulo Google Profile*
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Javier Sanchez –
The run was amazing. Marcio is a fantastic enthusiast of São Paolo. His enthusiasm was clearly perceivable. I learned a lot about São Paolo even though I have already lived there for a couple of years. I also felt always very save during the run. Thank you, Marcio!
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Jeremy Glover –
Marcio was the perfect host, organising the route to suit my location and being perfectly happy to run in the rain – he was equally happy to postpone until another day – Marcio was super knowledgeable and I got a great introduction to Sao Paulo, seeing things I would not have seen elsewhere, which helped to orientate the rest of my stay.
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Adrian Jones –
I had visited São Paulo previously but had not explored the city too much. As a regular runner, it was great to combine running with Marcio’s insights on the history of the city.
It is a great way to explore and learn about São Paulo. I hope I can do this again on future visits.
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Márcio –
Thanks, Adrian! Glad you liked the running tour experience. It was a pleasure to share Sao Paulo history with you.
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Keita Shimomura –
I could have a very good experience by joining this tour.
My guide, Marcio, kindly and flexibly arranged the running route based on my request. With his guide, I could visit places which I would not visited or even recognized if I was alone.
It is great fun to join this tour. I recommend you to join it if you like running and want to spend a bit adventurous time.
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Márcio –
Thanks, Keita!
It was a pleasant morning run.
I’m glad you liked the running tour experience.
Happy running!
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José García –
En mi visita a Sao Paulo he hecho dos running tours con Márcio, y han sido dos experiencias fantasticas. Por un lado, conocí la ciudad haciendo el deporte que me gusta, y por otro lado, Marcio me contagió de su pasión y amor por Sao Paulo, ciudad que conoce bien.
Deseo lo mejor para Marcio, para la organización de Runnung Tours, y recomiendo a todos esta experiencia.
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Márcio –
Obrigado José!
Tivemos duas manhãs ótimas percorrendo São Paulo.
Happy running!
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