Private Full-Day African Oriented Salvador Upper & Lower City

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: Gabriela Parnetti

Ages: Children (5–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Tickets for churches & Museums
Not included: Ticket to Cathedral; São Francisco and museums

Itinerary

Santo Antonio da Barra Fort and Nautic Museum of Bahia

20 min

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.
Praia Do Porto Da Barra

15 min

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.
Forte de Santa Maria

Passing by

The Fort now holds the Espaço Pierre Verger of Baian Photography
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Vitoria

15 min

One of the oldest churches in Brazil and a great view of the Bay of All Saints+ views from the Community Vila Brandão
Sao Bento monastery

Passing by

In this church we have beautiful Gregorian music during Sundays
Largo do Campo Grande ( Praca 2 de Julho )

Passing by

This important square celebrates Baian Independence
Praca Castro Alves

Passing by

Iconic place with interesting buildings
Cathedral Basilica of Salvador

20 min Admission not included

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.
Praca Thome de Souza

4 hours Admission included

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.
Igreja e Convento de Sao Francisco

20 min Admission not included

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.
Pelourinho

15 min

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”
Afro Brasileiro Museum

20 min Admission not included

Great place to lear about our history
Dique de Tororo

Passing by

Orixas by baian artist Tati Moreno
Stop 14

20 min

I suggest to stop here to try the ice cream.
Senhor Do Bonfim

20 min

Time to dive into the baian feith
Forte de Nossa Senhora de Monte Serrat

15 min

Another great view of the Upper City
Ponta do Humaita

15 min

Spectacular view of the city & Monteserrat Church. Great place for pictures.