Afro Sampa Walking Tour

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Itinerary

1. 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 minAdmission included

2. 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 minAdmission included

3. 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 min

4. 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 min

5. 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 min

6. 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.

   1 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in São Paulo

• Its from-price is 49% below the median of the 449 experiences we list in São Paulo.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 104 of 449.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About São Paulo

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São Paulo spreads across a plateau about 750 metres above sea level, a sea of towers broken by patches of green. Avenida Paulista is the main boulevard, with the MASP art museum raised on two red concrete frames above a public square. Ibirapuera Park has curving buildings by Oscar Niemeyer, and the Pinacoteca in the old centre shows Brazilian art in a brick building beside the Jardim da Luz.

Top-ranked sights in São Paulo: Paulista Avenue (Avenida Paulista), Sao Paulo Municipal Theater (Theatro Municipal), Sé Cathedral (Catedral da Sé).

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