Salvador Private Tour: Authentic Local Experiences in Upper & Lower City

Experience the authentic and local side of Salvador with a private tour that takes you off the beaten path. Discover hidden gems, try delicious street food, and capture stunning photos with a knowledgeable guide.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Santo Antonio da Barra Fort and Nautic Museum of Bahia - Begin your journey at the iconic Lighthouse of Barra, situated in Santo Antônio Fort. Stroll around, capture stunning photos, and enjoy the refreshing breeze. This spot marks the entrance to the Bay of All Saints.
  • Praia do Porto da Barra - The birthplace of Salvador, founded by the…
What's Included
  • Climate-controlled vehicle interior
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Tickets for churches & Museums
  • Ticket to Cathedral; São Francisco and museums
Additional Information

Get to know Salvador from an authentic and local point of view and at your own pace; without wasting precious time, in this MUST DO itinerary . We will always go out of the traditional route to discover the real city and all the possibilities that has to offer. Trying street food is always part of the fun and we will have plenty of opportunities to do…

Location
Santo Antonio da Barra Fort and Nautic Museum of Bahia
Largo do Farol da Barra s/n, Barra
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Panos144
Mar 8, 2025
Good food too - Gabriela is very nice guide, I know much history of bahia ,Very good advice, excellent service, a person who understands customers very well, takes good care of me. highly recommend this tour
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Marcus
Feb 15, 2025
Amazing tour and guide! Must book when visiting Salvador. - Beautiful tour of the city with the most amazing guide. Gabriella is very knowledgeable and speaks great English. She educated us on the history of Bahia, Brazil and the amazing people. She has excellent dining, beach and event recommendations. She’s very easy to get in touch with and made our first time memorable.
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Lynne_s
Feb 7, 2025
Salvador is an amazing... - Salvador is an amazing city with a huge amount to see. We were on a cruise so only had a short time here and wanted to make the most of it. This was the first time we had used a private guide and it worth every penny. Gabriela is extremely knowledgeable, warm and friendly but professional and she made our visit an absolute joy. And she knows just about everyone! We were able to move against or ahead of the crowds using her knowledge and contacts and as a result saw and learnt much more than we would have without her. We saw Salvador from all sides, all the sites we wanted to see and a few more we didn’t know about. We loved every minute and left with 100s of photographs and many fond memories. If you are a fan of ice creams or sorbets, do follow her recommended stop, they are amazing.
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Vanilla50
Jan 29, 2025
Fascinating and informative tour of Salvador - Amazing day in Salvador. Gabriella is a very knowledgeable and happy person who loves her city and loves to show it to visitors. We packed a lot of sights in one day, tour was very informative and it’s been a great immersive experience in the culture of the Bahia.
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Bgordon10
Jan 23, 2025
Amazing tour - Amazing tour! Gabriela is super informative and has a vast knowledge of Salvador. She makes the tour fun and engaging. Can't wait to visit Salvador again!
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Alishia_j
Oct 16, 2024
Great tour - Gabriella was fun, personable, knowledgeable, and professional. This tour was one of the best I’ve been on and all of my travels. I highly recommend booking this tour. You will not regret it 10 out of 10 experience.
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Luisotaviob359
Oct 7, 2024
Incredible historical center! - The historic center of Salvador is amazing, a lot of culture and diversity, our Guide Gabriela Parnetti has made our lives much easier, she is friendly, polite and knows English very well, was a great Guide!
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Jamerson_m
Sep 28, 2024
Wonderful Tour Option for All Day Salvador! - What a great tour and host! Gabriella was just one of the best. The moment I met her I knew we would be fast friends. I have such a wonderful time with her visiting all the different parts of Salvador. If you are planning to visit and want to hit all the highlights, please consider a tour with her. You will not regret it. I learned so much over the day, and I left Salvador having a deeper appreciation of the people and their culture. This tour comes highly recommended!
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Amekias2022
Sep 8, 2024
Fun way to spend the day learning and exploring - Top tier all the way. Gabriella was an amazing host and my sister and I enjoyed our full day of learning the rich history of Salvador with her expert guidance. Her tour provided a great mix of knowledge around history, personal experiences and and it was tailored to fit our needs. Specifically, what I enjoyed most was the great mix of navigating the city and seeing some of the sites and also having the opportunity to get out and walk around to get a more in depth view of certain parts of the city. She also took us to some of the hidden gems that as a tourist, you may not find on your own. And helped us navigate around and identifying aeeas we should not be going to, and we felt immensely safe. We trusted her word around food options and other activities and other things to do on our own.
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882grzegorzg
Sep 1, 2024
Lower and upper city tour - I formative trip about the city, some key people who founded it, architecture and important buildings. There is however much more to see and you will be left with tips where to go on yoir own. You gonna also.learn about afro-brazilian parts and may visit few shops & restaurants where you experience local cusine and find local products. If you already know something about city or Brazil the trip may be tailored to your needs.
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