Our most recommended things to do in Guarujá

From São Paulo: Santos, São Vicente & Guarujá Day Trip

1. From São Paulo: Santos, São Vicente & Guarujá Day Trip

This tour starts in Santos Downtown with a tram ride through the historical center to see the main squares, important buildings, churches, monuments and historical landmarks of the city. After that, the tour continues to Itararé beach located in São Vicente city, where you'll stop to take pictures and free time to enjoy the beach or to go on a optional ride by cable car from Itararé beach to the top of Itararé Hill, where you can marvel at a beautiful view over São Vicente coast and Porchat Island. The next stop will be at the Japanese culture viewpoint to overlook the coast with all the beaches of Santos. In the afternoon, visit the Campina viewpoint in Guaruja where you can enjoy a panoramic view over Enseada beach and Stones Hill. The tour will stop next on Enseada beach to have some lunch, relax on the beach and take a fresh bath in the crystal clear water.

From São Paulo: Santo Amaro Island & Wild Beaches Day Trip

2. From São Paulo: Santo Amaro Island & Wild Beaches Day Trip

Arrive in Bertioga city and cross by ferry to the north of Santo Amaro Island. Then receive safety instructions from your guide. Now you are ready for your hike! Start on the first stretch of the trail called Hans Staden Trail to the first beach - White Beach. Walk across the beach and continue the trail to the second beach, the Black Beach, where you can also stop to take a refreshing bath in the Atlantic Ocean. Then head to the Camburi waterfall. Here you may also enjoy a refreshing bath. After that, hike to the third and last beach, Camburizinho. After that, return to the White Beach where you'll have free time to enjoy the place.

From São Paulo: Santos and Guarujá Private Full-Day Tour

3. From São Paulo: Santos and Guarujá Private Full-Day Tour

Following pick-up from your hotel in São Paulo, journey to the coastal cities of Santos and Guarujá, approximately 80 kilometers from the capital. Relax in air-conditioned comfort on the 1-hour drive through expansive sections of the Atlantic Forest, and then discover the largest maritime port in Latin America upon arrival at Santos. Marvel at the countless shipping containers and cargo vessels in the Port of Santos, where thousands of immigrants arrived in Brazil at the end of the 19th century to work on the great coffee plantations. Get to know the main tourist attractions of the city, both in the historic city center and on the edges of the city. Learn how coffee production influenced the local way of life and customs, and hear more about the important historical figures of the area who affected not only the state of São Paulo but the country as a whole. Then, take the ferry to Guarujá on Santo Amaro Island, known for its large selection of beaches, restaurants and lookout points. Since the 1970s, following a boom in the local real estate market, the island has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the state of São Paulo. Go to a lookout point to get some amazing views and take some excellent souvenir photographs. Stop at an excellent local restaurant to enjoy the local seafood before making your way back to São Paulo.

Full Day Beach Tour Santos & Guarujá: Culture & Beaches

4. Full Day Beach Tour Santos & Guarujá: Culture & Beaches

Get ready to spend a relaxing day discovering some of the most beautiful beaches in the coast of the state of São Paulo. There is no better place for enjoying a sunny day than heading down to the delightful beach towns of Santos and Guarujá. Upon pick-up at the São Paulo hotel and travel for 1h30 to the coast. Along the tour, encounter beautiful beaches and city center, viewpoints and ride an exciting funicular tram to the top of a mountain! Visit Santos most important sights like Mont Serrat, Coffee Museum and Porchat Island combined with a sightseeing through its beaches. Then change the pace totally taking the ferry boat to go to the neighboring beach town of Guarujá to relax on a sandy beach, near restaurants, having appetizers and sipping drinks beachfront. Guarujá stands out for a strip of clear soft sand and small waves, ideal for sea bathing. It’s certain a destination for those who want to be closer to nature or lounging around on the sand to pass the time away with style.

Santos and Guaruja Full Day Experience from São Paulo

5. Santos and Guaruja Full Day Experience from São Paulo

The trip from São Paulo to Santos is on a fantastic highway through an exuberating piece of the Atlantic Rain Forest.  On this tour, you can start by visiting the beaches of Santos; moving to another city Sao Vicente ( The first Brazilian village ), you will visit Porchat Island. Afterward, you can take the cable car to reach Hang Gliding Hill, with a gorgeous panoramic view. This tour also passes by the edge of the beach of Santos, which is one of the most extensive beach gardens in the world. Visit the monument of the 500 years of Brazil from the famous architect Oscar Niemeyer.  You will enjoy a 1.5-hour Boat Tour (optional) with a stop for swimming, and please bring your towel. Our trip continues by ferry towards Guaruja ( The Atlantic Pearl ), where you will visit some fantastic beaches and spend some time relaxing and enjoying coconut water. Your local guide will be keen to make the tour as personal as possible. He will assist you with his expertise and recall interesting anecdotes before driving you back to your hotel.

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What people are saying about Guarujá

Overall rating

4.8 / 5

based on 46 reviews

Our guide, Mauricio was so kind and really knew his history. We loved every minute, we were able to see so many beautiful spots of Santos, São Vicente, and Guarujá . As 2 females, we felt safe and so very comfortable . Being only 7 total of us, it was very relaxed and we got to know the others very well . It was a fantastic day!!!!

It was a super combined tour with dream beaches connected by a hike through the nature park/rain forest. We had had a super guide. Bridget and Matthew

Prachtige excursie! Zeer de moeite waard. En had met Mauricio een geweldige gids. Misschien wel mijn leukste dag van mijn vakantie in Brazilië

Amazing trip to the coast with beach time and epic views! Great host and met some very nice people along for the ride. Highly recommended!

very well spent time, interesting places, great atmosphere, no busy schedule, very good contact in English ... I recommend it 105%