Private Full-Day African Oriented Salvador Upper & Lower City Discount Tickets

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Overview

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 it. I will suggest the best photography spots and you will be able to do it safely with me. Also, I provide you valuable information about all the activities you can do on your own during your stay in the city. If you like to interact with the local community this is also the tour for you.

Pickup Information

I will pick you at your hotel or place of your choice with an executive car.

Language Offered

Portuguese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Santo Antonio da Barra Fort and Nautic Museum of Bahia
We will start our learning &discovering experience at the iconic Lighthouse of Barra, located in Santo Antônio Fort, where we will walk around the place taking great pictures and enjoying the breeze. This is the entrance of the Bay of All Saints.
Duration: 20 mins
2. Praia Do Porto Da Barra
This is where the Portuguese Thomé de Souza founded Salvador! The most democratic beach of the city, warm and calm waters, where you find all kinds of people. I strongly recommend to spend a morning or come back during the sunset.
Duration: 15 mins
3. Forte de Santa Maria
The Fort now holds the Espaço Pierre Verger of Baian Photography
4. Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Vitoria
One of the oldest churches in Brazil and a great view of the Bay of All Saints+ views from the Community Vila Brandão
Duration: 15 mins
5. Sao Bento monastery
In this church we have beautiful Gregorian music during Sundays
6. Largo do Campo Grande ( Praca 2 de Julho )
This important square celebrates Baian Independence
7. Praca Castro Alves
Iconic place with interesting buildings
8. Cathedral Basilica of Salvador
The Cathedral is consider one of the most important churches of Brazil and it was the 4th temple done by the jesuits in Salvador on the 17th Century and has a magnificent collection of Sacred Art.
Duration: 20 mins
9. Praca Thome de Souza
Here we are at the top of the hill, were the first Capital of Brazil was built. In this square we have the famous Lacerda Elevator from the 19th Century that connects the Lower and the High City. Rio Branco Palace that was the headquarters of the first Governor of Brazil, Thomé de Souza, the City Hall and the Casa de Camara where the municipal administration still works. We will start to explore the Historical Center Pelourinho by foot, visiting the Cathedral and São Francisco of Assis Convent & Church. We have time for street food or a restaurant. This is the chance to interact with local people diving into our daily life.
Duration: 240 mins
10. Igreja e Convento de Sao Francisco
Built in the beginning of the 18th Century, the Church & Convent of São Francisco is one of the Seven Wonders of Portuguese Origin in the Word . Beautiful tiles and jacaranda wood plus lots of gold and paintings from local artists makes part of this outstanding complex.
Duration: 20 mins
11. Pelourinho
The famous Square where nowadays lays the Foundation Casa Jorge Amado, one of my favorites writers and also where Michael Jackson performed with Olodum the song “They don’t really care about us”
Duration: 15 mins
12. Afro Brasileiro Museum
Great place to lear about our history
Duration: 20 mins
13. Dique de Tororo
Orixas by baian artist Tati Moreno
14. Sorveteria da Ribeira
I suggest to stop here to try the ice cream.
Duration: 20 mins
15. Senhor Do Bonfim
Time to dive into the baian feith
Duration: 20 mins
16. Forte de Nossa Senhora de Monte Serrat
Another great view of the Upper City
Duration: 15 mins
17. Ponta do Humaita
Spectacular view of the city & Monteserrat Church. Great place for pictures.
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

In-vehicle air conditioning

Exclusion

Lunch

Tickets for churches & Museums

Ticket to Cathedral; São Francisco and museums

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Gabriela Parnetti

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