São Paulo: Paraisópolis Favela Art & Culture Private Tour

See Paraisópolis, São Paulo's second-largest favela, through the eyes of its artists. Walk mural-lined streets with a community guide and a bilingual guide on a private tour.
Discover a side of São Paulo most visitors never see. Paraisópolis, the city's second-largest favela, is home to around 120,000 people, and on this private cultural tour you'll get to know it beyond the stereotypes: a place of art, entrepreneurship, resilience, and inspiration.

You'll be picked up in an air-conditioned vehicle anywhere within São Paulo city limits. In Paraisópolis you'll be joined by a local guide from the Community Association, who walks with you and your bilingual tour guide along planned routes with welcoming, meaningful stops.

Stroll through vibrant streets filled with murals and street art. Meet the famous sculptor Estevão Silva da Conceição, known as the "Brazilian Gaudí", and see his mosaics and sculptures up close. Visit visual artist Berbella and his urban art gallery, and see the Ballet Paraisópolis social project up close.

To round off the experience, you can choose to have lunch at a typical local restaurant, with authentic Brazilian dishes prepared by the community itself (lunch is not included in the price).

As a private tour, the pace and stops are adapted to your group. It's an ideal experience for travelers interested in culture, art, and social projects who want to understand the real São Paulo.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.