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Salvador of Bahia: Explore African Cultural Heritage
4.7
9 Ratings
Salvador
Discover Salvador da Bahia’s vibrant culture on a 4-hour tour. Explore Pelourinho’s African heritage in music, food, and religion.
Discover Salvador da Bahia’s vibrant culture on a 4-hour tour. Explore Pelourinho’s African heritage in music, food, and religion.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Farol da Barra - Our Salvador Historical tour kicks off at Barra’s Lighthouse, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.
- Pelourinho - The highlight of the tour, featuring a walking tour through the Historical Center and the renowned Pelourinho, known for its churches, museums, and rich culture shaped by the era of slavery. Finally, unwind with…
- Farol da Barra - Our Salvador Historical tour kicks off at Barra’s Lighthouse, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.
- Pelourinho - The highlight of the tour, featuring a walking tour through the Historical Center and the renowned Pelourinho, known for its churches, museums, and rich culture shaped by the era of slavery. Finally, unwind with a stunning view from the top of the Lacerda Elevator, overlooking All Saints Bay, the world’s second-largest bay. After taking in the view, experience the Lacerda Elevator, the world’s first urban elevator, built over a century ago and once the largest of its kind. It will transport you to the lower city to visit the Mercado Modelo, where you can find gift shops to bring a piece of Bahian joy home with you as a souvenir.
What's Included
- City Centre Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by car, van or bus
- Professional guide
- Driver and guide
- Private Tour
- Walking tour
- City Centre Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by car, van or bus
- Professional guide
- Driver and guide
- Private Tour
- Walking tour
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience a delightful 4-hour tour in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil’s first capital, renowned for its vibrant and influential culture. This culture is deeply enriched by African heritage, evident in the music, cuisine, and local religious practices. Visitors can immerse themselves in this cultural richness, particularly in Pelourinho, the tour’s highlight,…
Experience a delightful 4-hour tour in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil’s first capital, renowned for its vibrant and influential culture. This culture is deeply enriched by African heritage, evident in the music, cuisine, and local religious practices. Visitors can immerse themselves in this cultural richness, particularly in Pelourinho, the tour’s highlight, where the African legacy is prominently showcased.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult (Crianças somente com adultos)
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults (Tarifa de criança válida se acompanhada de dois adultos)
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide (Guia Bilingue)
- A small amount of walking is involved (Boa parte do passeio é a pé)
Location
Farol da Barra
Largo do Farol da Barra S/N0, Barra
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(9 Ratings)
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Carol_w
Jan 28, 2026
Private tour around Salvador de Bahia - Met at the port by Antonilson on time. Traveled part car part walking. Driver excellent navigation of roads.
Antonio was so knowledgeable and informative taking us to many places and generally giving us an amazing tour.
I would thoroughly recommend him.
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Alain_d
Sep 15, 2025
Visit of Salvador de Bahia - A very good guide (Joao Luis) who knows all the history of Brazil and Salvador of Bahia, he speaks perfect French I recommend it without problems
Very rewarding excursion
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Victoria_m
Apr 18, 2025
Wonderful tour of Salvador - Our guide, Jose was one of the best! We booked an hour, but he spent 5 with us taking us to every part of the city. It was a combination of driving, stopping at important sites, and walking. Our tour took us full circle around Salvador.
Jose was incredibly knowledgeable explaining the history of the city as well as the history of many of the churches and buildings of interest. He was entertaining and offered us options along the way of things to do and see.
We did ask for a guide who speaks Portuguese, but as someone learning the language, I was able to understand 95% of what he said. He is learning English so he understands the need to speak slowly. If you have an intermediate level of the language or a fellow traveler who speaks the language ask for this guide! He truly is one of the best.
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C_t
Mar 7, 2025
Great day in Salvador. - Ronaldo is an experienced local tour guide who is passionate about his city. He showed us many parts of the city we would never have seen on our own. He knew all of the pretty picture points. His knowledge of the city and his English were both excellent. We would certainly tour with him again.
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Paul_r
Feb 5, 2025
Great guide. Gotvyo very... - Great guide. Gotvyo very interesting places and hugely informative about his city.
Most enjoyable day.
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Rolfinoz1
Jan 25, 2020
Better than any cruise ship excursion - Our tour guide picked us up just outside the cruise terminal. He was very informative and knowledgeable, with a very happy and friendly personality and perfect English. He took us to places the big crowds from the cruise line shore excursions did not go. A small group tour is always better because you could hear the commentary from the guide and he was able to answer any questions and you never have the feeling of getting hurried along.
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Henry_b
Mar 21, 2025
Run down city - City is rundown and the interesting sites are not well maintained. Port is smelly and requires a shuttle to get to the tour bus. Part of the tour requires another shuttle ride. So you have 4 shuttle rides and two bus rides.
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