Salvador da Bahia Tours

Explore Pelourinho, the Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, during this 4-hour sightseeing tour. Named a world cultural center by UNESCO, the area was instrumental in the African slave trade and continues to be a center of African culture in Brazil. Walk through the streets and learn about the cultural and historical importance of the area through your local guide's commentary. Visit the Afro-Brazilian Museum, the Society for Black Protection and the Rosary of the Blacks, the first black Christian brotherhood in the New World. All entrance fees and round-trip transportation from Salvador hotels are included.

Salvador has the largest African descendent population out of Africa, and it is preserved, better than any other city, the African culture such as food, music, religion and our way of living. Joining this tour is diving into the Bahian tradition.

• Stroll along Barra Lighthouse, which marks the entrance to All Saints' Bay. • Get to know Tororó Dike and the Senhor do Bomfim basilica church, a sanctuary located on the Sacred Hill. Tie your ribbon under the temple railing. • Experience the transition between the new and the old, passing by the monument that represents the consolidation of the independence of Bahia and the neighborhood of Vitória, formed by the upper-middle and upper classes. • Explore the churches and historic monuments dating from the early 15th century and preserved to this day in Pelourinho.

Experience the highlights of Salvador during a 4-hour sightseeing tour of the city. With your knowledgeable local guide and small group, visit sites like the Bahia Lighthouse, the Barra Fortress, the Jesuit Basilica Cathedral and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Pelourinhio, the historical center of Salvador. Along the way, learn about the rich, eclectic history of this city, once the capital of Brazil, through informed commentary from your guide. Round-trip transportation from Salvador hotels is included.

It starts the moment you embark and we head towards the north coast of Bahia via a road also known as the coconut road until you reach the first stop, Praia do Forte at 10:30. There we can visit the Fishing Village, TAMAR Project for giant turtles (optional).  Then we will continue to Guarajuba, a paradisiacal beach with natural pools where we will bathe and enjoy an excellent restaurant by the sea.

Discover Barra Fort, Carmo Church, Montserrat Fortress, and much more on a private 6-hour tour of Salvador. All-inclusive transportation from your accommodation allows you experience the best of the UNESCO listed city’s attractions at a comfortable and leisurely pace. The tour is perfect for visitors who want to get a quick overview of Salvador or orient themselves to the for independent exploring.

The tour starts when the schooner leaves the Nautical Terminal towards the first island. A contemplative trip inside the Baía de Todos os Santos, at the exit we have the São Marcelo Fort, the city of Salvador seen from the sea, the Itapagipe peninsula, Monte Serrat Fort, the Bonfim Church and other attractions. We go towards Ilha dos Frades where calm and crystalline waters invite us to a bath, there natives offer Stand up or Snorkell rides, besides a snack and a cold drink, we stayed for about 2 hours. Then we go to Itaparica Island. Where we will have lunch at a restaurant on the beach, a beautiful buffet with good homemade food. Afterwards, just relax on the sand or warm waters of the sea in Itaparica. At 3:30 pm our guide starts calling for boarding. On the way back it is possible to enjoy the sunset in our Baía de Todos os Santos. Travel time: SSA - Friars 1:40; Friars - Itaparica 0:40; Itaparica - SSA 1:10. Does not include tax on Frades Island (25.00) LUNCH NOT INCLUDED

Discover the city of Salvador on foot during this 4-hour walking tour. Learn about the history of Brazil’s first capital and its significant influences from African culture. Visit popular landmarks such as Barra’s Lighthouse, Praça do Campo Grande, the Lacerda Elevator, the Golden Church, and more as you traverse the city with your private guide.

Learn about the history of the African people in Brazil during this 8-hour anthropological tour in Salvador. Visit Pelourinho, the center of African history in Salvador, and peruse the Afro-Brazilian Museum. Continue to the São Joaquim Market, founded by enslaved Africans, now the largest open-air market in the city. Stop for lunch hosted by a family with 50 years of history in the Garcia community, a traditional bean stew. Travel to Rio Vermelho beach to see the altar in reverence to iemanjá, the African orixá from the sea. Round-trip transportation from Salvador hotels is included.

The tour departs from the Nautical Tourist Terminal, with departure from 08:00 to 17:15 to board a schooner equipped with bar services and accompanying guide; We will have a partial view of the city (highlights for the upper city) and the Fort of São Marcelo, Port of the Itapagipe Peninsula with Church of Bonfim, Baía de Todos os Santos is very rich in pleasant places for a walk We have 6 reasons for your best leisure: 1 – Qualified guides mastering English, Spanish, French, Italian and German; 2 – We take our passengers to the best restaurant in Ponta de Areia, with plenty of space and a leisure area; 3 – Padded seats, providing greater comfort to passengers; 4 – Standard samba set; 5 – Excellent bar service on board; 6 – The second stop offers a beach suitable for swimming. NOTE: To enter Ilha dos Frades, a preservation fee of R$ 25.00 is charged. Charges for tables and cork trees on the beaches, private individuals will probably charge.

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Start your vacation off right with a private transfer from Salvador Airport to your accommodation. Meet your driver at the arrivals area in International Airport Luis Eduardo Magalhães of Salvador da Bahia for your transfer to hotels in Salvador City. Book this reliable transport service and get to where you need to go safely, comfortably, and on time.

Experience the music, dancing and excitement of Salvador's famous Carnival during this 4-hour cultural show. Watch a mass of outrageously costumed professional dancers shake, shimmy and sing to infectious Bahian beats. Listen to live percussion and see maculele, capoeira and Candomblé from your prime seat. Dig in to a traditional Bahian buffet-style dinner before the show and walk away with a better understanding of Bahian culture. Round-trip transportation from Salvador hotels via air-conditioned coach is included.

Barra, built in 1536 to protect the Bay of All Saints, in 1698 it gained a lighthouse to guide the arriving vessels, it works until today, the Farol da Barra. We will visit Forte São Diogo, there we will have a wonderful view of Baía de Todos os Santos. We will pass through Corredor da Vitória, Largo do Campo Grande (one of the carnival circuits), and Avenida 7 de Setembro. We will start our walking tour to Pelourinho (Historical Center of Salvador), stopping at Praça Municipal which has a panoramic view of the Lower City (Lacerda Elevator, shops, Porto de Salvador and Mercado Modelo), Praça da Sé, a place that keeps the ruins of first Basilica in Brazil next to the first Archiepiscopal Palace in Salvador. we continue the City Tour towards Largo do Pelourinho, where the Rosário dos Pretos Church and the Casa de Jorge Amado Foundation are located. We continue to the Igreja e Convento de São Francisco (R$5.00 fee).

Leave the busy streets of Salvador behind for the day and embark on an 8-hour boat tour through All Saints Bay. Skip the stress of rushing to a meeting point and relax in round-trip transportation from your hotel. Your scenic journey along the coast includes stops at the islands of Paradise of Friars and Itaparica. You have the chance to experience the local flora and fauna and purchase food and snacks at both locations.

Explore Praia de Guarajuba and Praia do Forte with a private guide during this 8-hour tour from Salvador. Visit the gorgeous Praia do Forte, natural pools, a charming fishing village by the sea and a turtle sanctuary. Sit down lunch beachside in Guarajuba, famous for its coconut trees and vibrant blue water. Enjoy the flexibility and personalized attention that comes with booking a private tour.

Get a sense of country life in Cachoeira during this 10-hour educational tour from Salvador. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city's architecture, which reflects Portuguese colonialism and African heritage. Visit the churches of Carmo and Rosário, the City Hall and the former colonial-era jail. Visit a nearby farm for a traditional Brazilian lunch, followed by a tour of the famous Danneman cigar factor. Learn about the history, culture and national significance of the region from your local guide as you explore. Round-trip transportation from Salvador is included.

This private tour of Chapada Diamantina National Park gets you there and back in a flash, departing from Salvador da Bahia. Skip trying to figure out bus timetables. You’ll save transport time aboard a private vehicle and enjoy a tour exclusively organized by your own guide. You’re rewarded with waterfall swims and plateaus with sweeping vistas.

Sail off the coast of Salvador during this 8-hour cruise on All Saints Bay. Climb aboard the traditional schooner to meet your friendly captain and crew, then find a spot to get comfortable and enjoy the scenery. Listen as your hosts detail the history of the area and the bay's importance as an epicenter of colonization. Go ashore on one of the 56 islands in the bay, like Itaparica, Brazil's largest island. Eat a traditional lunch of regional specialties, then enjoy samba music and caipirinhas on the way back to the mainland.

Learn to cook traditional Brazilian dishes during this 6-hour experience in Salvador. With your local guide and a host family, visit the local seafood market learn about the best type of fish to use for traditional recipes such as 'moqueca', or fish stew. Stop by a local produce vendor to choose vegetables for the stew and fruit to use in 'capirinhas', a traditional Brazilian drink made with sugar cane liquor. Back at the host family's house, engage in friendly, informal conversation about the history and culture of Salvador. Learn the secrets behind making a perfect fish stew, then sit down to eat with your new friends. Round-trip transportation from Salvador hotels is included.

Get an overview of Salvador's highlights during this full-day tour with a local guide. Visit the historic sights of the city, its colonial mansions and monuments, including Dique do Tororó, Pelourinho, Bonfim Church and Lacerda Elevator. Have lunch at a local restaurant to taste some of Bahia's specialities. In the afternoon, visit Cidade Baixa, the outskirts of the city, which provide spectacular views of the port area of All Saints Bay. Round-trip transportation from Salvador hotels is included.

2 PERSONS MINIMUM. Fair prices. Spend the day exploring the city with a private guide. In the Pelourinho, the historic center of Salvador de Bahia, walk through the area declared world heritage by UNESCO. Learn about the cultural and historical importance of the area through your local guide's commentary. Board a private vehicle to see other attractions in the area, such as the Bonfim Church and Mont Serrat Fortress, but also typical places such as the local market. Complete overview of local culture and history, including the afro-brazilian typical local culture with the Candomblé religion...

On this tour, you will know the most important places in the old part of Salvador. As it has been the first capital of Brazil this is also a historical tour. We visit the neighborhood of Barra, the place where the Portuguese colony started and where I discovered Salvador some decades ago... but I had more eye for the beaches at that time! We visit the iconic lighthouse to have a splendid view of the bay and ocean. We take the Avenue of the 7th of September to get to the Pelourinho, my favorite place in Salvador. It's also called the Historical Center, a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO, and it's a must for the visitors. A complete old neighborhood, upon a cliff inside the bay, full of churches and magnificent colorful mansions in typical Portuguese colonial style. We visit this place walking through the lively squares and cobblestone streets experiencing the local atmosphere and people that will not let you impassive.

We facility to get the tickets beforehand and turn the clients skip the line. Enjoy the view from Salvador to Morro de São Paulo in an amazing navigation.