Top Sao Paulo Religious Tours

Half of Brazil’s Jewish community resides in the city of São Paulo, where synagogues, kosher restaurants, and cultural centers abound. Members of the Jewish community or anyone interested in its culture or history will benefit from this private tour of significant sites. A dedicated guide sheds light on the role of Jewish immigration since the 17th century. A private vehicle with hotel pickup makes getting to each destination convenient.

Enrich your knowledge of Brazil's religious history with this 10-hour private tour to the Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida (Nossa Senhora da Aparecida). Departing from São Paulo, journey 2.5 hours in a private vehicle to the world's largest Marian sanctuary. Cross the Faith Footbridge (Passarela da Fé) and visit the Old and New Basilicas, built 100 years apart. View the Room of Miracles, the Chapel of Candles and the image of Brazil's Patron Saint, Our Lady of Aparecida. Appreciate the personal attention and flexible itinerary that comes with booking a private tour with a dedicated guide.

Aparecida, located 180 km from São Paulo in the Paraíba Valley, the city is considered the largest center of Religious Tourism in Brazil, which in October (month of the Patron Saint of Brazil, Our Lady Aparecida) receives pilgrimages from different countries. In this tour we will learn some much more about its history, the miracles of Aparecida, curiosities and visit the Older Church in honor to Aparecida and the largest Marian Temple in the World.

Don’t miss the chance to explore the largest Catholic temple in Brazil and the largest cathedral in the world, the Cathedral Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida. Millions of pilgrims from all parts of Brazil visit the shrine every year to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary and admire the monumental temple. The shrine is located in the countryside about 3:00 h from the city of Rio de Janeiro accessible by car. In order to welcome approximately 12 million pilgrims every year, the Sanctuary provides its devotees with an area of more than 1.3 million square meters, with about 143 thousand square meters of built-up area filled with a myriad of attractions. The main reason for the visits are religious. Accompanied by a guide, visit the National Shrine, pass by the image of Our Lady Aparecida and exchange glances with her, participate in a Holy Mass, make requests, thank graces received, pay promises, appreciate craftsmanship, majestic forms and stained-glass windows.

The city of "Aparecida" is where the image of Nossa Senhora da Conceição Aparecida, the patron saint of Brazil, was found back in the XVIII century. Located 170 km from the city of São Paulo, this destination receives around 9 million travelers annually, who visit the Sanctuary to demonstrate their devotion to the Saint. This is a place that attracts people of all religions and creeds and should be included in the list of all those who visit São Paulo!

Come and visit São Paulo with a guide specialized in Jewish tour !!! If you belong to the Jewish community or are interested in the culture as a whole, this tour is a great choice. Discover the first synagogue in São Paulo, in the Bom Retiro district, the traditional Higienópolis district and the Casa de Cultura de Israel. Or do you prefer to eat kosher food? Along the way, other city sights are also displayed.