Itu Day Trip

Experience a blend of art and history with this day trip to Itu from São Paulo. As part of the itinerary, you will visit the FAMA Museum, which showcases significant pieces of Brazilian contemporary art.

Day Trip Overview

For those passionate about culture and artistic expression, this day trip to Itu promises a fulfilling experience. We will gather at the specified time in front of the Metrô Sumaré station in São Paulo and embark on our journey to Itu once everyone is accounted for.

Itu, a city with a rich history tied to pivotal events in the state of São Paulo, is replete with cultural treasures that are sure to engage you. Upon arrival, our first stop will be the Republican Museum, the site of the Convention of Itu, integral to the declaration of the Republic.

Continuing through Itu, we will visit the Parish of Nossa Senhora da Candelária, where you can appreciate artworks by noted Brazilian artists such as José Patrício, Fray Jesuino do Monte Carmelo, and Almeida Junior. In the Praça da Matriz, marvel at the giant public telephone and other oversized installations that highlight the city’s urban art scene.

The tour will progress in front of the Museum of Energy, the Church and Sanctuary of Bom Jesús, the Espaço Fabrica São Luiz, the Praça Dom Pedro I, and the Franciscan Cross of Itu. Additionally, we will visit the Imperial Residence, which was once home to the Brazilian imperial family.

Feeling hungry? We will take a break at the restaurant within the FAMA Museum for a meal. After refreshing ourselves, we will delve into the museum’s impressive collection of Brazilian modern art housed in the historic São Pedro factory.

Finally, we will depart from Itu and return to São Paulo, concluding this enriching day trip after approximately 12 hours.