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Pelourinho Square with Jorge Amado museum
Pelourinho - mansions
Ribeira neighborhood: view on bay with schooners
Pelourinho - posing with Baiana
Pelourinho: taking part of the action on the square

Salvador Full Day City Tour - a complete day to discover this magic Salvador!

By MTB - Modern Travel Bahia
5 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$287 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

The best way to experience the city of Salvador, dive into its history, culture, religiosity, and the habits of the people of Bahia, is to combine the Upper City and Lower City tours into one Full Day tour (see also the descriptions of the Upper and Lower City tours).
One of my favourite places in the Upper City is the Pelourinho area, where besides the beauty of the monuments, squares and colonial houses, you can feel the sympathy, energy and joy of the Soteropoletanos - that's how the locals of Salvador are called - who work and live in this lively area. Maybe you'll be able to experience some action, like Capoeira dancing or a local drum band performing in the streets.
You will have the opportunity to lunch in a cosy, local restaurant and taste one of the delicious regional dishes, such as my favourite, the “moqueca”, a stew of fish and or seafood prepared in the African way!
This tour offers you an unforgettable experience with satisfaction guaranteed!

Activity location

  • Farol da Barra
    • Largo do Farol da Barra S/N0, Barra
    • 40140-650, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Largo Terreiro de Jesus
    • Largo Terreiro de Jesus
    • 40301-155, Pelourinho, Bahia, Brazil

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Salvador Full Day City Tour - a complete day to discover this magic Salvador!
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English

The best way to experience the city of Salvador, dive into its history, culture, religiosity, and the habits of the people of Bahia, is to combine the Upper City and Lower City tours into one Full Day tour (see also the descriptions of the Upper and Lower City tours).
One of my favourite places in the Upper City is the Pelourinho area, where besides the beauty of the monuments, squares and colonial houses, you can feel the sympathy, energy and joy of the Soteropoletanos - that's how the locals of Salvador are called - who work and live in this lively area. Maybe you'll be able to experience some action, like Capoeira dancing or a local drum band performing in the streets.
You will have the opportunity to lunch in a cosy, local restaurant and taste one of the delicious regional dishes, such as my favourite, the “moqueca”, a stew of fish and or seafood prepared in the African way!
This tour offers you an unforgettable experience with satisfaction guaranteed!

Price details
AU$287.13 x 1 AdultAU$287.13
Total
Price is AU$287.13
Until Sun, 12 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntance fees for museums etc.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSnacks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedBottled water
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAlcoholic Drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedCoffee and/or Tea
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSoft drink/Pop

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Farol da Barra
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
From this point at the entrance of the Bay of All Saints you will have astonishing views to Bay and the Ocean and seethe Fort of Saint Anthony with the Lighthouse inside, one of the iconic places of the city.
Pelourinho
  • 3h
You will visit extensively and by walking this area full of ancient mansions, churches and cobble stones streets, now protected as an Unesco World Heritage, and get an unforgettable experience discovering this magic city! This is also the recommended place for lunch to try out a delicious local dish in one of the excellent restaurants in this area.
Basilica Do Senhor Do Bonfim
  • 30m
You visit the famous church of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim, an important place for pilgrimage where you can feel the devotion of the humble local people and experience the syncretism between Catholicism and Candomblé, the African religion, still lives strongly.
Forte de Nossa Senhora de Monte Serrat
  • 15m
You will visit the surroundings of the impressive Fort of Monte Serrat with an astonishing panoramic view on the "skyline" the city of Salvador, the Ponta do Humaitá and the whole Bay of All Saints.
Dique de Tororo
  • 20m
You will have a magnificent view on this urban lake with giant statues of African Orixás in its waters and the majestic and modern sport stadium on the background.
Rua Pôrto dos Tainheiros
  • 20m
You will have a beautiful view to the Bay of Itapagipe with several little boat marinas, typical "communities" on the opposite side and the completely restored mansion Amado Bahia in British colonial style.
Sao Joaquim market
  • 30m
You can visit the biggest and swarming open market of the city where the locals go to buy their food, like veggies, fruits, meat and fish, over kitchen appliances but also all you need to organise your Candomblé ceremony.
Largo do Campo Grande ( Praca 2 de Julho )
  • 10m
You will see the biggest and most beautiful square in the old centre of Salvador with typical Brazilian trees and the monument for the 2nd of July.
Praca Thome de Souza
  • 20m
You will visit this gorgeous square with the old Palace of the Governors, the old City Hall and the Lift Lacerda, from where you have and astonishing view to the Lower City and the Bay of All Saints.
Praca Terreiro de Jesus
  • 10m
You will visit the main square of the Historical Centre of Salvador with the Cathedral of Salvador and two more churches, besides it's old mansions in typical Portuguese colonial style.
Sao Francisco Church and Convent
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
You can visit one of the most fabulous baroque churches in the world with astonishing interiors carved out in wood and covered by gold leaves and the cloister of the Convent decorated with Portuguese ceramic tile paintings or azulejos! A real jewel!
Convento do Carmo Bahia
  • 10m
You will see the ensemble of two churches and convent of the Carmelites in magnificent old colonial Portuguese styles with a possibility to visit the inner court of this fabulous convent.
Largo do Pelourinho
  • 15m
You will visit the most beautiful square in the Historical Centre of Salvador surrounded by colourful old mansions in the typical Portuguese colonial style and the Church of Our lady of Rosary and the house of the Foundation of Jorge Amado, cultural ambassador of Bahia and one of the most famous writers of Brazil.
Ponta do Humaitá
  • 15m
From this point on the Peninsula of Itapagipe you will have marvellous views to the Bay of All Saints and some of it's most important islands and also see one of the oldest churches of Brazil of Our lady of Monte Serrat. This is one of the best spots in town for a romantic sunset!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESFarol da Barra
    • Largo do Farol da Barra S/N0, Barra
    • 40140-650, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLELargo Terreiro de Jesus
    • Largo Terreiro de Jesus
    • 40301-155, Pelourinho, Bahia, Brazil

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