Top Salvador da Bahia Active & Outdoor Classes

Learn the basic steps of the Samba Discover the history of Samba and its importance in Brazilian culture Enjoy a fun and interactive class with a professional dance instructor Feel the rhythm of the music as you learn the steps of the Samba Immerse yourself in the culture of Salvador and learn about its history

Train at the first Capoeira school in Brazil Learn the basic movements, attacks, and defenses Discover the history and cultural importance of Capoeira Beginner-friendly — no experience required Experience Afro-Brazilian culture in the heart of Salvador

Explore the mysteries of Candomblé through this cultural tour of Salvador. Over the course of 4 hours with a local guide, visit the Afro-Brazilian Museum which narrates the history of enslaved Africans in Brazil. Go to the Pierre Verger Foundation, the French anthropologist responsible for developing literary and photographic and audio records of the history of slavery. Continue to a Candomblé terreiro (community) and get the opportunity to consult the sacred oracle (optional, extra cost). Walk through the favela to see the urban and cultural development that originated from maroon community, a historical haven for African slaves practicing the Candomblé religion. Round-trip transportation from Salvador hotels is included.

Try capoeira, a traditional Brazilian martial art, during a 3-hour private class in Salvador. With a local guide, learn about the history of capoeira as a form of resistance among Africans during their 500 years of slavery in Brazil. Participate in a private workshop to learn some basic moves, then join a regular class with other regular capoeira school students. Walk away from this special cultural experience with a better understanding of how important this practice is to the Afro-Brazilian history of Bahia. Round-trip transportation from Salvador hotels is included.

Here in Bahia is the origin of Capoeira, you get to learn from professional Capoeira Teacher, in the training center of CAPOEIRA ENGENHO. And at the Berimbau factory, you can build your own berimbau. If necessary, we have a translator on location if you don't speak Portuguese.