Santos, Brazil
Tours Delivered,
Since Jul 7, 2017
69.0
Hours, Avg. response time
Guide #22005
Hello! I’m Renato, your Sao Paulo-based private guide and cultural insider, specializing in high-end, personalized experiences. Whether you’re visiting the city for the first time or returning with a deeper curiosity, my role is simple: to make your day in São Paulo feel effortless, meaningful and truly memorable. I work with a wide range of travelers: from those who want a beautifully curated overview of the city to collectors and enthusiasts interested in Brazilian art, architecture and culture. Every experience is tailored to your pace, your interests and your energy. With a background in Communication and a Master’s degree in Foreign Languages, Literature and Translation from the University of São Paulo, I bring a strong storytelling approach to everything I do. My goal is not just to show you places, but to help you understand the city in a natural, engaging way, without overwhelming you. For guests interested in the arts, I can introduce you to Sao Paulo’s vibrant contemporary scene, including galleries, collections and, when possible, private encounters with artists and insiders. For those looking for a broader city experience, I design seamless days combining key landmarks, neighborhoods, architecture, food and hidden gems, always with comfort, flexibility and attention to detail. Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of guiding international travelers, collectors and public figures, oftenly creating what they describe as the highlight of their trip. Fluent in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese, I ensure smooth communication and a relaxed atmosphere throughout the day. If you’re looking for a standard, scripted tour, I may not be the right fit. But if you’d like a thoughtful, well-paced and personalized experience, whether focused on art or simply on enjoying the best of São Paulo, I’d be delighted to guide you. Let’s create a day that feels uniquely yours.
Santos
Sao Paulo

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98 reviews
A must do in São Paulo A fantastic tour through the Favela, which is not the place you normally go for a walk ! But it's not just about the Favela. During the tour you get to learn more about the people, their lives and especially the amazing culture. Renato is a top guide, knows a lot about art and the people, and therefore the perfect guide for this tour. I felt...
Every visitor to São Paulo should take this tour. Visiting this flavela busts all the pre-conceived notions and stereotypes you believe about flavelas. The community center, entrepreneurial spirit and community feel is everywhere. I saw sketchier people and homeless in the city center than I did in the flavela. The 2 artists we visited were amazing and the community...
Renato was amazing - friendly, funny and erudite. He led a great tour and even checked in after the tour to ensure to how the rest of my afternoon went after having provided some recommendations for things to do.
We highly recommend Renato. We had just a day in Sao Paulo and he managed to give us a great overview of the history of the city & its current importance, the cultural landscape, a brilliant coffee stop & was really good upbeat & informative company. Our particular interest is art & culture & he was very knowledgeable on both. Enjoy your tour!