1 / 5Favela Paraisópolis Experience: Traditional Feijoada with Samba
About this activity
This cultural tours is one of the standout things to do in São Paulo, Brazil. Rated 4.4/5 by 5 travellers, it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €364 per person. 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!
We will take you off the beaten path to discover Paraisopolis Favela (slum). Enjoy the delicious traditional Brazilian Feijoada dish combined with drinks and live samba music in a lively atmosphere at the charming “Bistro Mãos de Maria” on the rooftop of the community association in the middle of the favela.
Before lunch and samba music, take a 3-hour guided tour and feel what life in a favela is really like. Tour through São Paulo's second-largest favela experiencing a different culture and getting a unique insight into the vibrant spirit of its people, especially the hidden veritable artists who live there.
The itinerary is made on foot and includes along the way the Estevão’s Stone House, the famous Gaudí of Paraisópolis, as well as the Berbela, who makes sculptures from motorcycle parts and any other material that could be disposed of in the trash.
The event happens every Saturday gathering local residents with visitors from various locations in the city and the world.
Good to know
- •Duration: approximately 6 hours.
- •Confirmation is instant — your spot is secured the moment you book.
- •Offered in 2 languages.
- •A specific meeting point is provided — check the Meeting point section below for the exact location and map.
- •Confirm weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear before you go.
Who it's for
Best time to visit
São Paulo is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular cultural tours slots in São Paulo sell out.
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