Embu das Artes Tours
Known simply as Embu to most, the town of Embu das Artes, just outside São Paulo, was founded in 1554, and by the 1930s Embu was already making a name for itself as an artists' hub.
Come at the weekends to enjoy the Arts and Handicrafts Market. Launched in the late ‘60s, it's been popular ever since. This open-air fair extends along Embu's cobbled streets in the historic town center, and there are 940 exhibitors all in all, with thousands coming each weekend to pick-up arts and crafts, food and clothes.
On weekdays, it’s worth visiting the Capela São Lázaro chapel, built in 1934 by Embuense community, where you can see the famous picture of St. Lazare by local artist Cássio M’Boy. You can also visit the cultural center Centro Cultural Mestre Assis de Embu, which exhibits local artists and hosts small concerts, plays, and lectures.
The Memorial Sakai museum houses the works of famous terracotta sculptor Tadakiyo Sakai, and the Museu do Índio hosts native Brazilian art and exhibits on indigenous culture, beliefs, and customs. The Nossa Senhora do Rosário Church is also worth visiting.
Practical Info
A 20-minute drive from downtown São Paulo, the Arts and Handicrafts Market is held on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 8am-6pm. To get there by metro, get off at Campo Limpo station (purple line), and from there, take the inter-municipal bus to Embu Centro which will take you to downtown Embu das Artes.
Address: Embu das Artes, Brazil
3 Tours and Activities to Experience Embu das Artes
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Historical Town Of Embu Das Artes – Art Galleries, Artisan Shops, Handicraft...
Escape the bustling streets of Sao Paulo and venture on a private tour to the creative town of Embu das Artes just 40 minutes outside of the city. This colonial town features numerous galleries, artisan shops, fairs, and cafes to get a feel for this unique place. Shop for souvenirs, sample local Brazilian dishes, and learn about the history of the town throughout the tour.
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$102.60
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$102.60
$11.40 savings
Price varies by group size
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Private City Tour Embu Das Artes
Discover this bucolic colonial town of Embu das Artes, surrounded by historic buildings, in the interior of São Paulo known for having a great concentration of artists and craftsmen. Be enchanted by the local culture that gathers in its open-air fair all kinds of artistic representation, be it in decoration, paintings, furniture, clothes, dance, theater or music.
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$133.00
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$133.00
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Private 4-hour Tour of Embu das Artes with Handicraft Market
Explore Embu das Artes, an artist enclave in a charming town outside of São Paulo, during a private 4-hour tour. Follow your local arts guide through the quaint streets lined with galleries and workshops selling works of art and local handicrafts. Stop at Nossa Senhora do Rosário (Our Lady of the Rosary), a well-preserved 17th-century cathedral and the Museu de Arte Sacra (Museum of Sacred Art). Eat lunch at one of the local restaurants (own expense) before returning to São Paulo in your private tour vehicle.
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$125.00
Price varies by group size
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$125.00
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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