São Paulo Favela Art Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore vibrant street art in São Paulo's second-largest favela
- Meet local artists and learn about their creative processes
- Discover hidden gems and cultural landmarks off the beaten path
- Experience the rich history and resilience of favela communities
- Enjoy personalized insights from a knowledgeable local guide
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private guided tour of São Paulo's second-largest favela
- Visit to local artists' studios and workshops
- Transportation to and from the favela
- Meals and personal expenses
Itinerary
The tour starts at the Community Association Office. Visitors will learn about the community’s history, the foundation of the “Community Association” and its main projects.
Then, visitors will be led to the community radio studio to watch a live show and meet some community speakers. (the itinerary may be different depending on the date and time of the tour)
Pay a visit to Berbéla and his mechanical workshop, a great plastic artist and community resident. Berbéla builds his works of art from automotive parts such as metal scraps and chemical wastes, giving life to all sorts of material discarded in his workshop. He makes pieces of artwork that few can argue about his talents.
Go to the house of the sculptor Estevão, also known as “Gaudí of Paraisópolis”. Once there, visitors will be able to enter a beautiful stone house, full of accessories and common objects such as cups, saucers and dishes, which are part of the structure of the house, giving it charm and a sense of fantasy for the visitors. Go on an adventure through openings and gaps to reach the viewpoint, and appreciate the stunning contrasting scenery of favela across the fancy area of Morumbi neighborhood.
Visitors will walk throughout the community narrow alleyways reaching the Palmeirinha’s football field, and perhaps catch a class of the students of the project "Rugby For All". (the itinerary may be different depending on the date and time of the tour)
Go on to see Luciana’s alley and continue on to “BECEI Library”, which is the 1st library created within a community.
Walk through narrow streets of the center Paraisopolis heading to Paraisópolis Ballet Project. Meet the director and dancer Mônica Tarragó, who will present the project and get visitors to watch a little of the class and meet some students.
After all that, visitors may want to have a superb typical Brazilian food at the charming “Bistro Mãos de Maria” on the rooftop of the community association headquarters in the Favela. (not included in the tour price)
Important information
Know before you book
- This is a private tour; the price is per group, not per person.
- The tour is conducted in Portuguese; ensure you have a translator if needed.
- Availability may vary; check the latest schedule before booking.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a camera to capture the vibrant street art and local scenes.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infant Seats Available
Traveler reviews
Awesome experience - highly recommended
Danilo was an excellent guide. Not only did he provide a lot of background information on the way there, but together with the G10 organization he was able to offer incredible insights into life in the Favela during those 5 hours— with meaningful encounters, great food, unique views, and authentic perspectives. He is a fantastic guide! Highly recommended!
Paraisópolis Favela Tour – São Paulo
I did a guided tour of Paraisópolis, the largest favela in São Paulo, and it was one of the most eye-opening experiences of my trip. My personal guide Adi was fantastic — fluent in English and deeply knowledgeable about the community. He helped translate from our local favela guide, Marcus, who spoke Portuguese, so I never felt out of the loop. The tour was informative, respectful, and gave a nuanced look at daily life in Paraisópolis — both the challenges and the incredible creativity that thrives there. I was amazed by the talent, art, and sense of community within the favela. At no point did I feel unsafe; instead, I felt welcomed and inspired. The highlight for me was visiting what locals call the “Gaudí of Brazil” house — a surreal, hand-built architectural wonder that felt like stepping into a dream. If you’re visiting São Paulo, don’t shy away from this experience. It’s powerful, human, and unforgettable — a side of Brazil that deserves to be seen and understood firsthand.
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I'm not going to epilogue...total happiness with the 2 BIGGS BOSS from the second second, for me..., to the last...I advise everyone, it's really sincere, to come and see this awesome Mood, family, from the youngest to the oldest... very rarely SEEN 🙏👌👍🔟🔶🫶🤫🤫🤫🤫✨✨🍀🍀🍀🫵🫵🏕️���️🏕️💯💯🆒🆒🆒🆒🏡🏡😜😜😘�😘🥳🥳🥳💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚😜😘😘���🥳🥳🥳💚💚💚💚💚💚 Thank you for everything... I'll be back very soon.
Safe, fun, and unique experience!
Never expected that we could get a chance to get to Favela. It was absolutely fun, interesting and unique experience. Our guide Carlos was professional and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour! Totally safe too :) ファベーラツアーに5名で参加しました。 安全で、ファベーラ内のアーティストさんに会えたり、コミュニティセンターに行けたりと、すごく貴重な体験でした。 値段は決して安いとは言えませんが、安全にツアーに参加できるので実際に参加すると値段以上の経験ができます。 サンパウロに訪れた際はぜひ体験してみてください！
Great experience
Wonderful trip to change the prejudices regarding the favelas and to get to know some kind and friendly artists and other people. I can highly recommend the guide and the agency.