Discover The Second Largest Favela Of São Paulo & Its Brilliant Artists –Private in Sao Paulo
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Discover The Second Largest Favela Of São Paulo & Its Brilliant Artists –Private

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71/100

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Is Discover The Second Largest Favela Of São Paulo & Its Brilliant Artists –Private worth booking?

Discover The Second Largest Favela Of São Paulo & Its Brilliant Artists –Private is a 5-hour experience in Sao Paulo, Brazil, from $138 per person. It scores 71 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended, based on a 5/5 rating across 25 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
71 / 100
Rating
5/5 (25)
Duration
5 hours
From
$138 per person

Get to know the authentic side of Sao Paulo with a tour through Paraisópolis slum and get a unique insight into the vibrant spirit of its people, especially its veritable artists. Following pick-up at your place, we dri

What you get

  • VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees stops and airport Greet & Meet service.
  • Transport by fully-equipped vehicle.
  • Hotels and airports pickup and drop-off. (Within São Paulo and its greater area limits)
  • Private driver for groups bigger 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
  • Professional licensed private tour guide and local community monitor.

About this experience

Get to know the authentic side of Sao Paulo with a tour through Paraisópolis slum and get a unique insight into the vibrant spirit of its people, especially its veritable artists. Following pick-up at your place, we drive to the favela that lives about 100 thous people. Stop at the headquarters of the Community Association and get to know its history and main projects. Visit the radio studio and chat with local residents. Next, arrive at the Berbéla mechanical shop and admire his art made out of discarded metal scraps that is given life to all sorts of forms. Go to the house of the sculptor Estevão, known as Gaudí of Paraisópolis. Enter his stone house, full of accessories such as cups, saucers and dishes, which are part of the structure of the house and give us sense of fantasy. Get an insider perspective walking through the maze-like network alleys and streets until reach the Palmeirinha soccer field, the first library created within the community and a Ballet Project.

What's included

Included

  • VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees stops and airport Greet & Meet service.
  • Transport by fully-equipped vehicle.
  • Hotels and airports pickup and drop-off. (Within São Paulo and its greater area limits)
  • Private driver for groups bigger 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
  • Professional licensed private tour guide and local community monitor.

Not included

  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities (optional)

What you'll see and do

  1. 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.

    30 minutes here

  2. Then, visitors will be led to the community radio studio to watch a live show and meet some community speakers. (the itinerary may be different depending on the date and time of the tour)

    30 minutes here

  3. Pay a visit to Berbéla and his mechanical workshop, a great plastic artist and community resident. Berbéla builds his works of art from automotive parts such as metal scraps and chemical wastes, giving life to all sorts of material discarded in his workshop. He makes pieces of artwork that few can argue about his talents.

    30 minutes here

  4. Go to the house of the sculptor Estevão, also known as “Gaudí of Paraisópolis”. Once there, visitors will be able to enter a beautiful stone house, full of accessories and common objects such as cups, saucers and dishes, which are part of the structure of the house, giving it charm and a sense of fantasy for the visitors. Go on an adventure through openings and gaps to reach the viewpoint, and appreciate the stunning contrasting scenery of favela across the fancy area of Morumbi neighborhood.

    30 minutes here

  5. Visitors will walk throughout the community narrow alleyways reaching the Palmeirinha’s football field, and perhaps catch a class of the students of the project "Rugby For All". (the itinerary may be different depending on the date and time of the tour)

    30 minutes here

  6. Go on to see Luciana’s alley and continue on to “BECEI Library”, which is the 1st library created within a community.

    30 minutes here

  7. Walk through narrow streets of the center Paraisopolis heading to Paraisópolis Ballet Project. Meet the director and dancer Mônica Tarragó, who will present the project and get visitors to watch a little of the class and meet some students.

    30 minutes here

  8. After all that, visitors may want to have a superb typical Brazilian food at the charming “Bistro Mãos de Maria” on the rooftop of the community association headquarters in the Favela. (not included in the tour price)

    40 minutes here

Where it starts and ends

Hotel pickup

Pickup is included for all travelers.

Before you book

Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Languages
pt, en, es
Ticket
Mobile Only
Runs on
Every day
Group size
Up to 14 travelers per booking
Operated by
Gregtur Turismo

Know before you go

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Photos

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Good to know

Duration
5 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 24h before
Minimum age to book
1+
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Every day
Price range
$138 to $428
Hotel pickup
Included for all travelers
Booked in 30 days
9
Verdict
Strongly Recommended

Why this scores 71

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)94
Review evidence (18% weight)50
Booking momentum (14% weight)42
Value for money (12% weight)41
Listing quality (10% weight)100
Local standing (8% weight)64
Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

Discover The Second Largest Favela Of São Paulo & Its Brilliant Artists –Private: questions travelers ask

Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Sao Paulo.

How much does Discover The Second Largest Favela Of São Paulo & Its Brilliant Artists –Private cost?

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Prices start at $138 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Sao Paulo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

How long does Discover The Second Largest Favela Of São Paulo & Its Brilliant Artists –Private take?

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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Sao Paulo is not rushed.

Is Discover The Second Largest Favela Of São Paulo & Its Brilliant Artists –Private worth it?

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It holds an Outty Ranking of 71 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 25 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Sao Paulo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

Can I cancel or reschedule Discover The Second Largest Favela Of São Paulo & Its Brilliant Artists –Private?

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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

Is Discover The Second Largest Favela Of São Paulo & Its Brilliant Artists –Private suitable for kids and families?

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The operator sets a minimum age of 1. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 5-hour running time when deciding.

How far in advance should I book Discover The Second Largest Favela Of São Paulo & Its Brilliant Artists –Private?

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Around 9 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Sao Paulo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

What should I bring or wear?

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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Sao Paulo and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does Discover The Second Largest Favela Of São Paulo & Its Brilliant Artists –Private start and how do I get there?

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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Sao Paulo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

What are the best things to do in Sao Paulo?

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On Outty we rank every Sao Paulo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Best of Rio in One Day: Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf & Local Lunch, São Paulo’s Full Day City Tour: Main City Sights – (Shared Group), 5-hour Private Tour Of São Paulo With Its Main Sights – Optional Airport Pickup. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

When is the best time to visit Sao Paulo?

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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

How many days do you need in Sao Paulo?

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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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