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Discover São Paulo in a whole new way with the Afro Sampa Experience, a deep dive into the city's rich Afro-Brazilian history and culture. This isn’t just a tour; it's an enlightening journey that takes you through iconic landmarks like the Mario de Andrade Library, Theatro Municipal, and the Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Homens Pretos, where you’ll learn about the cultural and historical influence of the Afro-Brazilian community.
Explore Largo da Memória, a site dedicated to the memory of enslaved Black people, and Casa Preta Hub, a dynamic space empowering Black entrepreneurs. The tour ends at Educafro, an institution transforming lives by providing educational opportunities for Afr...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance fee
Meals
Meeting Points
Departure
Mário de Andrade Library
Main entrance of Mario de Andrade's Library, a historic cornerstone of São Paulo's cultural identity. Learn about the contributions of modernist writer Mário de Andrade and his dedication to preserving Brazilian culture, including Afro-Brazilian traditions.
Return
EDUCAFRO
The tour must end after the visit to the “Educafro” on Rua Riachuelo, 342 - Séwhich is very close to the subway / metro station “Anhangabaú” in “red line”.
Afro Sampa Walking Tour
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Discover São Paulo in a whole new way with the Afro Sampa Experience, a deep dive into the city's rich Afro-Brazilian history and culture. This isn’t just a tour; it's an enlightening journey that takes you through iconic landmarks like the Mario de Andrade Library, Theatro Municipal, and the Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Homens Pretos, where you’ll learn about the cultural and historical influence of the Afro-Brazilian community.
Explore Largo da Memória, a site dedicated to the memory of enslaved Black people, and Casa Preta Hub, a dynamic space empowering Black entrepreneurs. The tour ends at Educafro, an institution transforming lives by providing educational opportunities for Afr...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance fee
Meals
Meeting Points
Departure
Mário de Andrade Library
Main entrance of Mario de Andrade's Library, a historic cornerstone of São Paulo's cultural identity. Learn about the contributions of modernist writer Mário de Andrade and his dedication to preserving Brazilian culture, including Afro-Brazilian traditions.
Return
EDUCAFRO
The tour must end after the visit to the “Educafro” on Rua Riachuelo, 342 - Séwhich is very close to the subway / metro station “Anhangabaú” in “red line”.
Itinerary
1
Mario de Andrade Library
Begin the tour at the Mário de Andrade Library, a historic cornerstone of São Paulo's cultural identity. Learn about the contributions of modernist writer Mário de Andrade and his dedication to preserving Brazilian culture, including Afro-Brazilian traditions.
Highlight: The library's role in cultural preservation and the connection to Afro-Brazilian identity.
20 minutes
2
Theatro Municipal De Sao Paulo
Head to the São Paulo Municipal Theater, a historical site for the founding of the Unified Black Movement (MNU) in 1978. Understand the significant role the theater played in the resistance against racism during the military dictatorship.
The story of how young Black individuals from the periphery shaped cultural movements despite economic and racial barriers.
20 minutes
3
Igreja Nossa Senhora Do Rosario Dos Homens Pretos
Explore the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary of Black Men, one of São Paulo’s oldest Black brotherhoods. Discover how this site was crucial for mutual aid, Black resistance, and the preservation of Afro-Brazilian religious traditions.
The role of the church in offering sanctuary to the enslaved and in the religious syncretism that emerged.
20 minutes
4
Largo da Memoria
It was a place of suffering for enslaved Africans who were stripped of their heritage and forced into a brutal system of slavery. It's a key place of remembrance in São Paulo, where the city's history of Black oppression is acknowledged.
20 minutes
5
Casa Pretahub
Visit the Casa Preta Hub, a collaborative space for Black entrepreneurs. Learn about its impact in empowering Black entrepreneurs and preserving Afro-Brazilian culture through art, business, and culture.
Casa Preta’s role in fostering creative and economic opportunities for the Black community.
20 minutes
6
EDUCAFRO
Educafro is a non-governmental organization founded by Frei David dos Santos, dedicated to combating racial discrimination and promoting educational inclusion for Black and low-income populations in Brazil. Its mission is to support access to public and private universities through scholarships, preparatory courses, and psychological support. Educafro also advocates for affirmative policies like racial quotas and promotes ethnic diversity in the job market. The organization’s approach combines academic content with citizenship training, anti-racist education, and the promotion of Afro-Brazilian culture and Black identity.
