Paraisópolis Favela Tour: Artist Encounters in São Paulo

Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of São Paulo’s Paraisópolis slum on a favela tour. Encounter local artists, visit community projects, and explore the maze-like alleys.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Paraisópolis - 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.
What's Included
  • All taxes, VAT, handling charges included
  • Free airport Greet & Meet service
  • Complimentary parking fees and stops
  • Transport in a fully-equipped vehicle
  • Pickup and drop-off at hotels and airports within São Paulo area
  • Guided tours with a licensed professional private tour guide
  • Local community monitor for an authentic experience
  • Private driver for groups larger than 4
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Experience the real Sao Paulo on a journey through Paraisópolis slum, offering a unique glimpse into the lively spirit of its inhabitants, particularly its remarkable artists.
After being picked up from your location, we’ll head to the favela, home to around 100,000 people. Our first stop is the Community Association’s headquarters, where you’ll learn…

Location
Paraisópolis
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Paigeht390db
Oct 21, 2025
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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846emmanuelh
Sep 18, 2025
PARADISE ON EARTH 🏖️🏖️🪂🪂⛱️⛱️🌂🌂📡📡⚙️⚙️🇵🇾🇵🇾😐😐 - 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.
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Shioriw2024
Jul 15, 2024
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!
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Agnes_m
Dec 18, 2023
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.
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Suzzieqsydney
Nov 20, 2023
Fantastic stay at Hotel de l'Horloge, Avignon. - This wonderful hotel in the centre of the old city of Avignon is highly recommended. Friendly helpful staff, clean and comfortable room and close to everything you need. Stayed 10 days in a Privilege Room with Terrace - just brilliant to come back to after a day of sightseeing. Lots of room and added bonus of being outside on a rooftop with views of the old city. Great value for money. Well done Hotel de l'Horloge.
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Llanpher
May 22, 2023
Try something different! - Mauro was a lovely guide! This is a great way to experience a piece of authentic Brazilian culture and creativity. I learned a lot and felt entirely safe.
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Calendarbear
Mar 28, 2023
A wonderful tour highlighting much to admire - I went with my family, including two children, ages 8 and 10. This may have been the highlight of our trip to Brazil! Marcio was a wonderful guide, and the tour is well designed to highlight the special positive features of the favela. The art was breathtaking.
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Alejandrorr776hv
Oct 28, 2022
Amazing - It was a fantastic experience , my guide Aby knows the wright people on the favela , I never felt unsecure and learnd alot from the people in there.
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Mariac4346
Oct 8, 2022
Fascination - I highly recommend the walk. It is a unique experience, of great artistic richness and affectionate welcome. Both the place and the people of Paraisópolis have a very good energy, overflow creativity and fascinate us with their examples of resistance.
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Luispa4359mv
Oct 8, 2022
Very good - It was very interesting. A real experience of what is the favela d paraisopolis. With urban artists very intresanyes
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From $120
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).