Top Salvador da Bahia Half-day Tours

Learn about the cultural heritage of Salvador da Bahia, the first capital of Brazil. This half-day itinerary takes visitors sightseeing from Barra to Pelourinho, including a walking tour of historical highlights. A guide sheds light on African-influenced music, cuisine, and religious practices—information that will enrich your understanding of this dynamic city.

Watch an authentic folklore show and vibrant Afro-Brazilian culture, with traditional performances of dance and music with presentations of Candomblé, Capoeira, Maculelê, samba and traditional dance. It also includes a dinner with typical food, comtemporania or salads. Having the support of an accredited guide, transportation and a team committed to best served.

Experience the highlights of Salvador in just a few hours during a private sightseeing tour of the city. You won't have to spend time planning an itinerary, and your guide will add historical insights as you visit sites such as the Bahia Lighthouse, the Barra Fortress, and Pelourinhio. Skip the stress of finding a last-minute cab, since roundtrip transportation from your Salvador hotel is included.

Salvador is full of songs and charms, beautiful and fascinating places, full of stories to tell and beauty to fill the eyes. This tour takes you to get to know the city in 360 degrees, descending from the High City to the Lower City, passing through Bonfim and ending in the Model Market, the largest handicraft fair in the Bavarian capital. You will also see the Elevator Lacerda, the main link between “the two cities” and the beautiful Ribeira. General observations: The pick-up time at the hotel will depend on the neighborhood and will be informed after purchase by the reservation center; We do not operate this optional during the carnival period, hotels within the circuit (Barra, Ondina, Centro). The tours may be cancelled by the company due to weather conditions, minimal training of people , force factors that prevent that activity, cancellation of the supplier, among others. For doubts, business hours: (71) 9 8266 - 6068 or (71) 3013 - 1441. For emergencies 24h : (71) 99977 - 5401.

Explore Pelourinho, the historic center of Salvador de Bahia, during this private sightseeing tour. The area was instrumental in the African slave trade and continues to be a center of African culture in Brazil. Walk through the streets and learn about the cultural and historical importance of the area through your local guide's commentary. Visit the Afro-Brazilian Museum and the Rosary of the Blacks, the first black Christian brotherhood in the New World.

Salvador has the largest african descendent population out side of Africa, and it preserved, better than any other city, the african culture such as food, music, religion and our way of living. Joining this tour is diving depper into the bahian tradition.

Salvador’s food is one of the most distinctive in Brazil, shaped by deep Afro-Brazilian roots and centuries of trade. This tour is built to show you this food history though the streets, markets, and small neighbourhood kitchens of Pelourinho and Comércio. With 12 plus tastings across multiple stops, the experience moves between street stalls, market vendors, and long-standing eateries, giving you a broad view of Bahian cooking from iconic dishes like acarajé to slower, richer plates like moqueca. The setting is just as important as the food. Walking through Salvador’s historic centre and down into its old port district, you’ll see how the city’s past continues to shape its cuisine today. Led by a knowledgeable local tastemaker guide, and combining walking with short rides between neighbourhoods, this is Salvador's most generous food tour.

Salvador’s food is inseparable from its history, and this tour brings that to life through the streets vendors and neighbourhood eateries. Rather than focusing on restaurants, you’ll experience the city through markets, street stalls, and small local spots, tasting the Afro-Bahian dishes that define its identity. With 12 plus tastings across multiple stops, the tour is designed as a crash course in the flavours of Bahia from iconic street foods like acarajé to simple grilled snacks and deeper, slow-cooked dishes like ximxim de galinha. The setting is a key part of the experience. You’ll ride the Elevador Lacerda, move through the cobbled streets of Pelourinho, and explore areas most visitors pass through without understanding. Led by a knowledgeable local tastemaker guide, this is a relaxed, small-group experience that offers an authentic introduction to Salvador's food scene.

Checkinn 07:30 Paseo departs from the Náutico Tourist Terminal , with departure 08:00 ret : 17:20 , for boarding in escuna equipped with bar services and accompanying Guide; We will have a partial view of the city (high city highlight) and the Fort of São Marcelo, Porto da Península de Itapagipe with Church do Bonfim. We have 6 reasons for your best leisure : 1 – Qualified guides with mastery in English, Spanish, French, Italian and German; 2 – We take our passengers to the best restaurant in Ponta de Areia, with plenty of space and leisure area; 3 – padded seats, providing greater comfort to passengers; 4 – standardized samba set; 5 – Excellent bar service on board; 6 – The second stop offers a beach suitable for bathing. OBS : The Nautical Terminal will charge an embarkation fee of R$20.00e To enter the Island of Frades, a preservation fee is charged R$35.00 Tables and board charges on the beaches, probably individuals will charge.

Unwind for several hours as you hit pause on a busy vacation schedule with this boat tour to Itaparica and Frades Islands. Great for travelers staying in or near Salvador, relax as the boat crew handles the trip for you. Catch the sun on deck as you travel and spend time on both islands. Swim, relax on the beaches, and enjoy a local lunch before heading back to the mainland.

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.

Discover Santo Antonio Beyond the Carmo in a vibrant, engaging and sensory way. This night tour, led by a local Guide, combines history, culture, authentic bars and Brazilian folk music in one of Salvador’s most charming, creative and lively neighborhoods. During the tour, the Guide leads the experience with stories, curiosities and interactive moments that promote connection, both between participants and with the Bavarian culture. The sensory journey goes beyond the flavors and also involves the body : the rhythm of the samba, the balance of the forró and the music echoing through the streets invite naturally to dance. Each stop is thought of as a meeting point where music and conversation create a light, welcoming and memorable atmosphere. More than a bar tour, this is a complete cultural experience, ideal for those who want to go beyond superficial tourism and understand Salvador in an authentic, human and sensitive way. A night of exchange, learning and lasting memories.

Discover Barra Fort, Carmo Church, Montserrat Fortress, and much more on a private 6-hour tour of Salvador. All-inclusive transportation from your accommodation allows you experience the best of the UNESCO listed city’s attractions at a comfortable and leisurely pace. The tour is perfect for visitors who want to get a quick overview of Salvador or orient themselves to the for independent exploring.

Participate in a 3-hour Brazilian percussion workshop in Salvador. Get to know the rhythms and beats that provide the backdrop for Bahia's famous Carnival celebrations. Listen to the music that is essential in the Samba de Roda and the Candomblé ceremony. Learn about the percussion's roots in the African continent and how the tradition has transformed in modern Brazil from your local guide and professional percussion teacher. Round-trip transportation from Salvador hotels is included.

Most schooner (two-masted ship) trips from Salvador split the day across multiple islands, leaving limited time on each. For an in-depth visit, this trip focuses on a single island—Ilha dos Frades in the Bay of All Saints—giving you plenty of free time on the beach to swim, climb to a 17th-century chapel, or enjoy views of the bay from the sand, with the return sail timed for sunset across the water.

Sign up for an exciting 4-hour private tour to discover Salvador's most beautiful historical and cultural treasures across the city neighborhoods overlooking All Saints Bay, such as Ribeira, Bonfim, Ponta de Humaitá and Boa Viagem, which are considered areas of great architectural interest and characterized by the bucolic air of an inland town. Visit the Church of Bonfim and wander around the Mont Serrat Fort with its breathtaking view to the All Saints Bay.

Cruise ships calling on Salvador de Bahia dock at a terminal located right downtown. With this private tour designed especially for cruise ship passengers, make the most of your limited time in port with a compact tour that packs all the highlights, including the Pelorinho historic center, Itapagipe Peninsula, Fort Monte Serrat, and the art deco Lacerda Elevator. With time-saving transport to and from the cruise terminal, you’ll have time for lunch on your own.

The Old City of Salvador is an intriguing cultural mix of local Indigenous & African People and European heritage. I feel ready to make your trip the most enjoyable experience.

Get a quick but thorough overview of the most important attractions of Salvador, along with its culture and history, on a private walking tour. The extensive itinerary is primarily set in the city’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, called Pelourinho. Highlights include the Sao Francisco Church and Convent, Praca Thome de Souza (Municipal Square), and Mercado Modelo. This efficient adventure is perfect for first-time visitors or travelers with short on time.

Traditional Folklore Show Afro-Baiian Tradition Cultural Tour Bavarian gastronomy Folklore show Capoeira live Minimum of 2 people to make the Reservation.

Make your reservation and have an experience the most skilled guides of Salvador. Roadmap Car Farol da Barra, Corredor da Vitoria, Campo Grande, Largo da Piedade, St. Peter's Clock, Castro Alves Square. Walk: Plaza Municipal, Elevator Lacerda, Plaza da Sé, Terreiro de Jesus and Largo do Pelourinho. Visit Model Merchant. Return to the hotel. We are a company specialized in cultural and receptive tours based in the Bavarian capital. We will be delighted to attend to them.

This private gastronomic tour is a great opportunity for you to live a fantastic experience in learning how to cook one of the most typical Bahian dishes - the "fish moqueca"! We will visit a local market to know about the typical ingredients and then, go to the Museum of Bahian Gastronomy. Near there, we will attend a local cooking class hosted by a Bahian expert chef.

During this private three-hour tour I will take you on an adventure to discover the charm of Salvador and its people, as we admire some of the Old Town's extraordinary treasures and surprising secrets, like its squares, churches, monuments, colonial houses, museums, art galleries, handicraft stores, restaurants and bars. Salvador has an unique combination of the Portuguese, local Indigenous People and African cultures. We are the result of this great mixture and I feel ready to make your trip the most enjoyable one.