Historical City Tour and Panoramic Tour from Costa do Suípe and Praia do Forte

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 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

  15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 2

  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
• 3
  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
• 4

  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
• 5

  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
• 6

  We head to the São Francisco Church and Convent, considered one of the most unique and rich expressions of Brazilian Baroque. Then we will have a stop for lunch (not included) with tasty local food. Our guide will suggest you the best restaurants in the area.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 7
  Elevator Lacerda

  After lunch, we will start the tour through the Lacerda Elevator , a public urban elevator with 72 metres connecting the lower city to the upper city. You will get amazing views of the city!

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 8

  Modelo Market, a popular market featuring more than two hundred shops selling a variety of arts, crafts & souvenirs, plus restaurants. We will stop for shopping for around 30 minutes.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9

  Then we will go to the Church of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim (Our Lord of Bonfim, Most Devoted Saint of Bahia), where you can take the opportunity to tie your ribbons with 03 wishes and make your prayers.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 10

  We will meet the new Orla da Ribeira and you will have the option to try the eccentric flavors of the famous Ribeira Ice Cream (not included). Have you ever tried tapioca ice cream?

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 11

  Visit the Mont Serrat Fort (Important 17th Century building) where we will have one of the most beautiful views of the city of Salvador.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 12

  Continue to the Dyke of Tororó with 08 sculptures of the most important Orixás of the African Religion, the work of Baiano Artist Tati Moreno.

  Admission ticket free
• 13

  At last you will get a panoramic view of the modern Fonte Nova Soccer Arena.

  Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation.
• Entrance to churches and museums are optional. Ask your guide for more information.

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