Brazil · Walking Tours

Favela Tour With delicious traditional Brazilian Feijoada dish

6 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in São Paulo. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Paraisópolis, São Paulo’s second-largest favela
02 Enjoy a 3-hour guided walking tour through the neighborhood
03 Visit Estevão’s Stone House and see creative recycled sculptures
04 Taste a traditional Brazilian feijoada
05 Experience live samba in an authentic local setting
06 Discover local culture, traditions and community spirit
07 Round-trip transport in São Paulo included

Discover a different side of São Paulo on this immersive experience in Paraisópolis, the city’s second-largest favela. Walk through the neighborhood with a guide, learn about local life, culture and traditions, and visit creative community landmarks including Estevão’s Stone House.

After the walking tour, sit down to enjoy a traditional Brazilian feijoada at Bistrô Mãos de Maria, set on the rooftop of a community association in the heart of the favela. With live samba adding to the atmosphere, this tour combines culture, food and music in one memorable outing.

Discover a different side of São Paulo on this immersive experience in Paraisópolis, the city’s second-largest favela.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Sao Paulo

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Looking for things to do in Sao Paulo? With this samba experience in the Paraisópolis favela, you will enjoy a feijoada, one of the most typical dishes of Brazil, in the most authentic atmosphere. You will love!At 9:00 or 9:30 am, we will pick you up at the meeting point to enjoy a typical experience. Are you ready to enjoy a feijoada while enjoying Brazilian music?

We will go to Paraisópolis. Welcome to the second largest favela in São Paulo! Once there, we'll take a three-hour guided tour through the neighborhood's narrow streets. We will get to know the life in the favela, its culture, its traditions and the spirit of its residents.We will pass by one of the most curious places in the area, the Stone House of Estevão. Known as the Gaudí of Paraisópolis, this man makes sculptures from motorcycle parts or any other material that would be thrown away. Curious, isn't it?It's time to recharge! After walking through the streets of the neighborhood, we will arrive at the Bistrô Mãos de Maria. This charming establishment is on the terrace of a community association in the favela. You will taste a delicious feijoada, this typical dish of Brazil.

While we enjoy lunch, we will enjoy the best live samba. Do you feel up to dancing? It will be a unique experience!

After six hours of exploring São Paulo's most authentic environment, we will return to your hotel at approximately 3:00 pm.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in São Paulo. 1 city · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transport by fully-equipped vehicles.
Licensed bilingual tour guide.
Private driver for groups bigger than 3 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
Local community monitor to escort tourists and guide throughout the favela.
VAT, all taxes, handling charges and parking fees during stops.
Entrance and contribution fees to help the community support their projects.
Meals and Feijoada.

What's Not Included

Drinks.
Tips. (optional).

Know before you go

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infant seats unavailable
AIRPORT ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Once you have arrived at the airport there will be a member of our staff waiting for you at the arrivals area holding a clear sign with your name on it, they will then escort you to your waiting private transfer vehicle.

'For tours starting at the airport, please send us the flight information so that we can track it and be waiting for you at the right time and terminal.'
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HOTEL PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS:
As soon as the driver or tour guide arrives at your hotel, they get the front desk to call you in the room in case you are not at the lobby.

In the very unlikely situation that the client are not able to locate our driver, please call below.

Contacts:
PICK-UP INFORMATION:
• Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best pick-up point that suits your needs as long as it's within the city of São Paulo limits or its greater area.
• We DO NOT do pick-ups in the countryside or coastal area of the state of São Paulo.
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DROP-OFF INSTRUCTIONS:
• Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best drop-off point that suits your needs as long as it's within the city of São Paulo limits or its greater area.
• We DO NOT do drop-offs in the countryside or coastal area of the state of São Paulo.
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AIRPORTS ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS:
• Once you have arrived at the airport there will be a member of our staff waiting for you at the arrivals area holding a clear sign with your name on it, they will then escort you to your waiting private transfer vehicle.
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HOTEL PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS:
• As soon as the driver or tour guide arrives at your hotel, they get the front desk to call you in the room in case you are not at the lobby.