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About this activity
Explore Paraisópolis, São Paulo's second-largest favela, on an intimate 3-hour walking tour led by local guides before enjoying traditional feijoada and live samba at a rooftop community gathering. This Saturday experience authentically connects you with resident artists, street culture, and the creative resilience of the neighbourhood.
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 an 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.
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 an 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.
Highlights
- ✓3-hour guided walking tour through Paraisópolis favela with local insight
- ✓Visit Estevão's Stone House, the 'Gaudí of Paraisópolis,' showcasing recycled-material architecture
- ✓Meet Berbela and other resident artists creating sculptures from salvaged motorcycle parts
- ✓Traditional Brazilian feijoada lunch with drinks on rooftop of community association
- ✓Live samba music and cultural exchange with local residents and international visitors
- ✓Saturday gathering mixing locals, artists, and tourists in authentic community setting
Insider tips
- ★Wear comfortable walking shoes—the 3-hour tour covers uneven terrain throughout the favela
- ★Go on a Saturday when the community gathering and rooftop samba event are active
- ★Bring cash in small denominations if you wish to purchase art directly from resident sculptors and artisans
- ★Arrive with an open mind; this is a working neighbourhood, not a museum—interactions are genuine but informal
Good to know
- •Total duration is 6 hours including walking tour, lunch, and entertainment
- •Meeting point and transport logistics should be confirmed at booking
- •Tour is primarily on foot with multiple stairs and uneven surfaces; not suitable for limited mobility
- •Lunch (feijoada with drinks) and live music are included in the experience
- •Saturday is the designated day for this tour and community gathering
Who it's for
Cultural explorers seeking authentic, off-tourist-path experiencesArt and street culture enthusiasts interested in local creative communitiesTravellers wanting hands-on interaction with resident artists and neighbourhoods beyond guidebooksFood lovers curious about traditional Brazilian cuisine in immersive local settings
Best time to visit
Saturdays only, when the community gathering and rooftop samba event operate. Visit during dry season (May–August) for more comfortable walking conditions, though the experience runs year-round.
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