Private Favela Tour in Sao Paulo - Artsy Paraisopolis
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Private Favela Tour in Sao Paulo - Artsy Paraisopolis

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Ages 0-120
Duration: 4h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
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  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not included
  • Union of residents charge 250 BRL person to be paid locally - not included in the price of the tour
  • A nice lunch in one of the selected restaurants chosts approx. BRL 200 per person
  • Entry/Admission - Circuito Paraisopolis das Artes


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • We will pick you up at any place of your convenience within the metropolitan area of Sao Paulo
    Airport pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
    • Guarulhos Intl Airport, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo Brazil
    • Congonhas Airport, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo Brazil
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Service animals allowed
      • Infants must sit on laps
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 102931P9

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
      • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
      • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
      • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
      • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 102931P9

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      $300.00
      per group (up to 3)
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        We will visit the house of a few artists who live in Paraisopolis
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      About the operator
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      • Local Guide Sao Paulo
        5.0 of 5 bubbles43
        Brazil
        Joined in June 2019
      • petertR7643KS
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        Hire Renato!
        Renato was the best tour guide I've ever hired (and I've hired many). Incredibly knowledgeable, amenable, informative, and a pleasure to spend the day with. Tour ran the gamut of art, culture, history, architecture and even some choice shopping. Captured the essential Sao Paulo. Looking forward to my next visit there!
        Written February 15, 2025
      • yasminab848
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A tour of São Paulo with Renato is a must.
        Renato made our first stay in São Paulo a lifetime experience ! Renato is very knowledgeable on art, architecture, history and culture which makes him the person to go to for a sophisticated, unique and fun experience. We would hire anytime ! Merci Renato.
        Written February 1, 2025
      • samgI3170BO
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        Surpassed my expectations.
        The tour surpassed my expectations. Renato provided us access to places we would not have found or had access to on our own. He was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. I highly recommend using his services if you have an interest in learning about Brazilian art.
        Written January 28, 2025
      • V8992TLjohnc
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Must do for Sao Paolo. Highly Recommended.
        This was the highlight of our trip to Sao Paulo. The art and design scene here is phenomenal. This tour is a great opportunity to experience what it has to offer. Our guide Renato picked us up at our hotel and drove us to some amazing spots. He was friendly, funny, and passionate. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of Brazil, Sao Paolo, and all the artwork and design we experienced together. Without him, we would never have been able to see so much on one trip. We were safe and relaxed for the whole tour. My wife and I enjoyed Renato's tour so much, we book another one with him. Obrigado Renato! Can't recommend this tour enough!
        Written October 6, 2024
      • V8992TLjohnc
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Best First Time Experience in Sao Paolo - Highly Recommended
        This tour is the perfect way to experience and learn more about Sao Paolo. It's one of of the most amazing cities in the world. At the same time, it can be overwhelming for first time visitors. Our guide Renato picked us up at the hotel and gave us a memorable tour. He is friendly, funny, and a literal encyclopedia of Sao Paolo's history and culture. My wife and I learnt and experienced so much. This tour was the first thing we did when we arrived and it helped us plan the rest of our trip. We are in love with this city! I wouldn't want to experience SP any other way. Obrigado Renato! Can't recommend this tour enough!
        Written October 6, 2024
      • V8992TLjohnc
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        Amazing unique opportunity
        This tour is an amazing opportunity to connect with members of Sao Paolo's indigenous community and experience their culture and daily lives firsthand. Our guide Renato picked us up at our hotel and drove us to the reserve where we were welcomed with open arms. His knowledge of Sao Paolo and it's Indigenous communities made this an educational and rewarding experience. He was interesting and fun. We felt safe and had a great tour. We spent our time talking to community members and observing traditional ceremonies. The people were welcoming and friendly. A unique experience. My wife and I enjoyed the tour enough to book another tour with Renato. Highly recommended!
        Written October 6, 2024
      • 882judim
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        Art and History Tour in São Paulo
        Renato was very knowledgeable and professional. His English was perfect! He was on time and made the tour interesting and fun.
        Written October 4, 2024
      • X4039CLsara
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Falling for São Paulo
        I fell in love with São Paulo thanks to Renato. I cannot recommend him highly enough. He is so knowledgeable and if he doesn't have the answer he'll find it. Don't visit São Paulo without him. I'll be back.
        Written September 6, 2024
      • jenniferwD1247ZA
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        Renato is super responsive and was so kind teaching us about the culture of Brazil. He took us from São Paulo and brought us to Ilhabela. He taught us so much about the food, the people, both cities. It was a great experience. He’s very thoughtful and really makes you feel comfortable. I highly recommend using Renato!
        Written August 2, 2024
      • ruthsimonm
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        In-depth and enjoyable tour of art and design in Sao Paolo!
        Relalto was an outstanding tour guide! We saw so much in the art and design scene in Sao Paolo and he was unbelievable knowledgeable. His explanation of the history of Sao Paolo helped put everything into context. He was a pleasure to be with and I feel like I learned so much about Sao Paolo and about modern art and craft. I highly recommend him! If I return to Sao Paolo I hope to ake another tour with him!
        Written March 30, 2024
      • johnpaulb513
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        Beyond Expectations
        Having enjoyed spending time with guides around the world our latest one was something special. Knowledgable in art, archictecture, languages and local culture at a level that is far beyond your typical guide. As fans of all things artisitic our time with Renato flew by as we spent two half days exploring Sao Paolo. Visits to museums, cultural locations and even some of the best food and drink in the city, which is high praise in a city know for its food. For anyone looking for a tailored private guide we could not recommend him highly enough. Be preared to absorb more than you imagine and come away with an appreciation of the city beyond the obvious.
        Written February 25, 2024
      • NelliKonstantinova
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        Awesome guide Renato about incredible Sao-Paulo
        Renato’s tour is carefully designed and includes memorable experiences curated by highly educated, well travelled, friendly and trusted guide fluent in English, with a high level excellence in guiding services onboard a comfortable private vehicle. Renato is a passionate local expert with deep knowledge in history, arts, architecture, gastronomy, design and culture. We asked for an architecture and we ve hit a brilliant tour with historical cultural and personal references. Renato gave us an itinerary for the next two days with detailed explanation. He is awesome.
        Written February 4, 2024
      • Ushastaja
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        Amazing guide
        Renato is an excellent guide, extremely knowledgeable and very caring! He knows so much about history, culture, arts, the city and so many secrets of São Paulo!
        Written January 14, 2024
      • sophiewT2175WZ
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Best guide
        Just the best guide we could have dreamed about ❤️ we made a 5 days tour in São Paulo and Inhotim! Renato is so knowledgeable, we enjoyed every moment!
        Written November 26, 2023
      • Louise L
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fun and a taste of Brazil!
        My tour was with Vicky. She was fantastic! I have celiac and she found a GF food establishment so I can experience the Brazilian cuisine safely. She tailored the tour to the time restrictions I had. I loved Batman alley. It was fun and artsy. The tour was perfect!
        Written November 13, 2023
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      Stanton G
      11 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jun 2024 • Solo
      This was such an amazing experience. The local community is beautiful, and having the opportunity to discuss with these artists about their lives and practice was so powerful. We visited with skilled artists and community organizers, and my local guide Higor and translator Carlos were both wise, fun, and engaged the whole day. I recommend trying local street food and drinks as well. Thank you, Renato, for helping organize today. I'm looking forward to coming again with friends and my parents!
      Written June 13, 2024
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      desingerinDC
      Arlington, VA72 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jan 2023 • Couples
      Excellent tour! Renato, the owner of the company, sent an associate to conduct our tour, also named Renato, who was punctual in picking us up at our AirB&B, very knowledgeable and accommodating to our requests. We also were met by a local guide-Igor, a filmmaker, inside the favela. The tour itself was thrilling, with an opportunity to meet the artists, explore their working environments, and also understand and witness many community programs and entrepreneurial start ups inside the favela.

      Afterwards, Renato, the owner, put together a very detailed itinerary, and specific to my interests, at no charge along Avenida Paulista, where we asked to be dropped off.

      Highly recommend this tour and anything else Renato offers. It will be thorough, personalized and logistically smooth.
      Written January 22, 2023
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      John C
      8 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nov 2023 • Couples
      This tour was super cool. We experienced Paraisopolis. We met some awesome local artists who welcomed us into their homes with open arms. Our guide Renato picked us up at the hotel and drove us everywhere. He knows so much about Sao Paolo, Paraisopolis, and the art scene that my wife and I really learnt and experienced a lot with him. We had a lot of fun. Renato made us feel safe and comfortable the entire tour. He recommended an incredible restaurant for lunch and left us with great Sao Paolo tips. This tour is an excellent way to experience Sao Paolo and Paraisopolis. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Obrigado Renato!
      Written October 6, 2024
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      Travelgirl3289
      44 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Dec 2022 • Friends
      Renato was an absolutely amazing tour guide. Not only could you feel his passion for his job, he was extremely knowledgeable about everything from art to history to safety to food. He speaks four languages (French, English, Portuguese, Spanish), has his masters in French, and is studying Guarani, an indigenous language he is willing to research on his PHD. He catered the day activities directly to our liking, remembered all the little things (even stopped to get us an atm withdrawal and mortadella sandwich -- he tried to prevent me from having it, but I insisted -- and floss which were not on the itinerary)…after our dropping us after our tour, he drove forty minutes to place our name on a Michelin star waitlist (typically a three hour wait) just to save us the haste - completely amazing guide, five star service, and such an asset to any company he chooses to work for!
      Written December 10, 2022
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