Historical Salvador City Tour

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 1 more

Walking on the streets in the Historical District of Salvador feels like being taken back to ancient times in Brazilian history. Visit the first fort that was built at the entrance point of the bay of All Saints to protect the city from an attack. A stop at the city center is a must for anyone staying in Salvador da Bahia!

What's Included

Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop off in most hotels located in Salvador
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Entrance fees to museums, churches or any other attractions.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Roundtrip Transfer to Most Hotels in Salvador. Please stay at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before the scheduled time for pick up.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    After pick up from the hotels, we head to Santo Antonio da Barra Fort, built in 1536 to protect the Bay of All Saints. 162 years later it gained a lighthouse to guide the boats coming to the coast, the "Farol da Barra", which still works to the present day

    20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • (Pass by)

    We will pass the Corridor of Vitória, Largo do Campo Grande (one of the circuits of the carnival), and 7 de Setembro Avenue.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Pelourinho

    From there we will continue our tour to the Pelourinho (Historic Center of Salvador), stopping at Municipal Square which has a panoramic view of the Lower City (Lacerda Elevator, Commerce, Salvador Harbor and Mercado Modelo)

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Stop at Sé Square, a place that keeps ruins of the first Basilica of Brazil located next to Salvador's first Archbishop's Palace.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    We continue the City Tour towards Largo do Pelourinho, where there is the Rosário dos Pretos Church and the Jorge Amado House Foundation.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    We head to the São Francisco Church and Convent, considered one of the most unique and rich expressions of Brazilian Baroque.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Light clothes and comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Visit to churches, museums and any other attractions are optional and therefore not included.
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Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
City Tours
Religious Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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