Full City Tour Historic and Panoramic: Explore Historic Monuments and Experience Bahia's Culture
4.8
16 Ratings
Salvador
Embark on a full city tour of Bahia, exploring historic monuments and immersing yourself in the vibrant culture. Visit the iconic Barra Lighthouse, tie a ribbon at the Senhor do Bomfim basilica church, and discover the rich history of Pelourinho.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Praia do Porto da Barra - The first beach of the city from the Portuguese colonizer’s arrival.
  • Farol da Barra - This a wonderful stop for a photo, it will take around twenty minutes to explore the area in a walking tour with your personal tour guide. It’s not included to go inside of the fort, but, you can use your time for that (tickets not included, you will pay R$12 per person to go in)
  • Carlos Costa Pinto Museum - The manly silver art museum in America colonial building.
  • Museu de Arte da Bahia - Portuguese colonial building from the wood and painting museum.
  • Largo do Campo Grande ( Praca 2 de Julho ) - Stop from the car to have a photo of the independence monument. not drop off and walking.
  • Avenida Dendezeiros do Bonfim - Stop to visit the Atelier Casa de Prentice. local tiles painter in his studio.
  • Basilica Do Senhor Do Bonfim - we will stop to explore the huge energy of this place and understand the religious aspect of the local in belives of catholic and African saints.
  • Dique de Tororo - Great stop to see the African orixas images and see from outside the Stadium of football.
  • Mercado Modelo - This a special stop to see the local artcraf and stop for shopping of souvenirs.
  • Pelourinho - Walking tour around the old city, the complex of 5 squares of colonial building and explore the manly historic part of Brazil in cobbled stone streets and feel the magic of our history accompanied by our tour guide with a special explanation of it.
  • Palacio Rio Branco - This optional stop to go in depending on your interesting, its amazing architecture and today its a memorial of the state´s governors of democracy in a republic period. attention’s not opening in a regular time so it’s impossible to guarantee the entrance.
  • Espaco Pierre Verger da Fotografia Baiana - Stop to see the manly photography of the afro Bahian diaspora.
  • Sorveteria da Ribeira - stop for tasting a special ice-cream made since from 1931.

price per each ice cream scoop and one flavor is R$ 10

  • Cathedral Basilica of Salvador - stop and go in to explore the most beautiful ecclesiastic Jesuit art in South America.

Entrance Tickets R$ 5,00

  • Elevator Lacerda - We will go in to experience it.
  • Forte de Nossa Senhora de Monte Serrat - stop for a special view from Salvador, in a fortress of mont serrat, not go in, this is a building belonging to the Army and its closed, we will do walking around of it for photos and drinking coconut water.
    (coconut water cost R$ 5 per person)
  • Sao Francisco Church and Convent - Visit the most beautiful Portuguese tiles collection in south America and gold leafs churches.
    Entrance Tickets R$ 5,00
What's Included
  • Air-conditioned vehicles for comfort
  • Knowledgeable tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • All fees and/or taxes
Additional Information
  • 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.
Location
Praia do Porto da Barra
Av. Sete De Setembro
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(16 Ratings)
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Mark_d
Apr 13, 2024
Sensational Salvador - memories you will never forget. - I had the best experience in enjoying a private tour with Vagner for a full day. Not only did we see the highlights of the city, including the historic quarter of course, but what I valued the most was the sharing of insights into the history and culture of Salvador, Bahia and Brazil more generally. Vagner's knowledge about his home country and Salvador Bahia more specifically is extensive. It is obvious that this passion for the subject comes from something far deeper than what his employment would require - yet that is what resonates the most with me. I don't think I am alone. Thank you Vagner for sharing your knowledge. I valued our conversation immensely. I learnt so much in just a day. Oh, and yes I really did enjoy the chicken gizzard and Caipirinha!
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Natashaaj2152ur
Oct 14, 2023
Amazing experience - I completed a tour of Salvador with Your and it was sensational. Special thanks to the guide Ronaldinho. What an experience! The guide knows a lot about the history of Bahia and explains it to you in a really cool way. He took incredible photos of us, very patient. He gave us several tips. This tour was simply AMAZING. It was worth every penny. Thank you, Your. And, thank you Ronaldinho! You are a distinguished professional. Come to Salvador, I'm in love!!!!!
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Fernanda_d
Jul 26, 2023
Amazing tour. - Vagner was amazing. I'm Brazilian but did the tour because of my partner who is Australian and wanted to learn more about the culture and history from Salvador. He LOVED it. It was great, Vagner showed a lot of knowledge and was very kind and friendly. Would definitely recommend to people coming to Salvador for the first time.
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Jewelia_f
Dec 24, 2022
Fabulous tour of the city! - Our guide was excellent! We had a great time touring the city, and trying out suggested recommendations for the remainder of our time in Salvador. I would definitely recommend doing the tour on your first day in the city, as a way of getting to know the area and its history. Highly recommended!
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Lori_c
Jul 27, 2022
Best city tour - Marcus was excellent!! Very knowledgeable on the history. This tour takes the full 8 hours ( with lunch) well worth the day!
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Arize_l
Jun 22, 2022
Stupendous Guide - Vagner was jam-packed with knowledge on Salvador history and modern culture. He was beyond helpful & answered all our questions with ease.
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