Candomblé Mysteries Tour: Explore Salvador's Culture

Seeking an unique excursion in Salvador? Our half-day Candomblé Mysteries tour fits the bill. Visit numerous locations to capture images of daily life in the Favelas and Candomblé. Marvel at the awe-inspiring views of Salvador´s numerous attractions while immersing yourself in the history and culture.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Salvador is a city that holds the largest black population outside the African continent and hence, it is known as the Black Rome. It is preserved as part of its historical legacy an intense African-Amerindian religiosity.
The city safeguards charms and mysteries, hidden in magnificent places that our customers will have the opportunity to visit through…

What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • Minimum of two adults per booking
Cancellation Policy

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

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Reginaldr371
Aug 29, 2024
Great introduction to Candomble in Salvador - This was a very informative tour about the practice of Candomble in Salvador. Vagner was very knowledgeable and well informed.
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Charlotte
Jul 11, 2024
Wonderful insight into Salvador, its people, and its history. Highly recommend. - I cannot recommend this tour enough! It is a great perspective of the city sights & chance to learn a very crucial part of its history. The dedicated driver included in the tour is a real asset, it allows you to see so much. Vagner my guide was amazing, his knowledge on these topic is huge with many interesting little facts that make the experience that much more enriching! The tour answered many questions I had about Afro-Brasil faith and atrocities which they have been subject to. It has allowed me to comprehend more than I could have seeing these sights on my own, especially being an English speaker and only knowing a little Portuguese. Thank you again to Vagner for teaching me so much, I will never see the world the same again!
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Carolyndfox
Jun 1, 2024
An amazing tour - This was a wonderful tour that really helped me understand the background, history, and present day practices of the Candomble. Vagner was very knowledgeable and did an amazing job.
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Gerryh752
May 1, 2024
Cultural Religious Insight - We did this tour on the morning of our departure, and Vagner, our tour guide was very conscious about meeting our time line for returning to the hotel for our flight. His explanations of the Fon and Yoruba African traditions and catholicism were comprehensive and gave insight into Afro Brazilian religious culture. Along with visiting a local market and highlighting herbs and clothing used in religious practices and ceremonies we also visited a shrine to water and a shrine within a Favela where candomble is still practiced! This is a great tour for learning more about the African traditions in Brazil, and I would highly recommend it!
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Marcwede
Jan 3, 2024
It's worth it! - Great guide, very careful. He introduced us well to this world. We can only recommend it. The driver was also super and very safe, which is a challenge here.
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Esther_g
Dec 28, 2023
Knowledgeable guide... - Knowledgeable guide explained the religion in a context that was interesting and understandable. Learning about another religion and its history and relevance today was great.
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Chuck
Dec 9, 2023
This was a fascinating tour. I blend West African spirituality with the teachings of Yeshua/Jesus. One of my best tour - The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable. A very strong command of the English language. Although some of the stops were closed because it was a holiday, the substitutions were just right. My guide and I connected because he integrated his personal experiences.
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Lmwanyeki
Aug 7, 2023
Worth it! - The guide was excellent...professional, thorough and extremely knowledgeable. We visited Fon and Yoruba shrines...while no ceremony was underway, helped understand the role Candomble has played in Afro-Brazilian life, past and present. Well worth it!
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Hsialiharryw
Feb 25, 2024
Not so mysterious with the Canbomble because we did not see in real for sure - Tour guide Vagner was super. He explained slowly and clearly. Driver Antonio was also super. He was the only one awake when all of us were sleeping till he reached our resort back at 11 PM. The Show was magnificent, the best. The dinner was good, though i had my tummy issues. I wish to have more interaction with the Candomble priest or witness a ceremony but all with no luck. We took much time in the market but that delicacy was good. Disappointed not able to see museums, not only the Benin but more African statue displays, although we had eradicated three repeats, still, we were restrained from visiting other places due to time. In short, Vagner may have some time management skill issues to tackle lol
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Bestszagreb
Feb 3, 2024
good tour but the price not justified - the tour was informative but not enough focused. the agency is very greedy and took advantage of the situation and charged us double price for drop off at the airport however it was very close to the guide's house.
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From $150
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).