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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Tickets for churches & Museums
Ticket to Cathedral; São Francisco and museums
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
I will pick you at your hotel or place of your choice with an executive car
Traveler pickup
Av. da França, 393 - Comercio, Salvador - BA, 40010-000, Brazil
Santo Antonio da Barra Fort and Nautic Museum of Bahia, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil 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. 20 minutes
Praia do Porto da Barra, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil 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. 15 minutes
Forte de Santa Maria, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil The Fort now holds the Espaço Pierre Verger of Baian Photography
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Vitoria, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil One of the oldest churches in Brazil and a great view of the Bay of All Saints+ views from the Community Vila Brandão 15 minutes
Sao Bento monastery, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil In this church we have beautiful Gregorian music during Sundays
Largo do Campo Grande ( Praca 2 de Julho ), Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil This important square celebrates Baian Independence
Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora da Piedade, Piedade, State of Sao Paulo, Brazil Right in front of the Portuguese Library and across from Saint Peter Church
Praca Castro Alves, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil Iconic place with interesting buildings
Cathedral Basilica of Salvador, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil 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. 20 minutes
Praca Thome de Souza, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil 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. 240 minutes
Sao Francisco Church and Convent, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil 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. 20 minutes
Pelourinho, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil 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” 15 minutes
Afro Brasileiro Museum, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil Great place to lear about our history 20 minutes
Dique de Tororo, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil Orixas by baian artist Tati Moreno
R. da Penha, 87 - Ribeira, Salvador - BA, 40421-110, Brazil I suggest to stop here to try the ice cream. 20 minutes
Senhor Do Bonfim, Senhor Do Bonfim, State of Bahia, Brazil Time to dive into the baian feith 20 minutes
Forte de Nossa Senhora de Monte Serrat, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil Another great view of the Upper City 15 minutes
Ponta de Humaita, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil Spectacular view of the city & Monteserrat Church. Great place for pictures. 15 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Stay58768
14 Jun 2023
Gabriela is a very kind and knowledgeable tour guide. She graciously waited for us at our hotel when our flight was delayed, she very kindly agreed to push back the start of our tour. She provided a lot of insight into the history of Salvador, the culture of Bahia and local hot spots. She also took us to eat and some great local spots.
This tour in
Salvador da Bahia
is organized by
Gabriela Parnetti
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