Top Salvador da Bahia Walking Tours

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.

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.

Welcome! Discover Salvador's historic center with the help of a certified local guide and make your visit to our city unforgettable. Explore the cobblestone streets among the various old and colorful houses of the historic center. Learn the history behind each building and understand the local customs, culture, and gastronomy; above all, be assured of a safe and enjoyable visit. This tour is designed for those who want to explore our city in a more compact way, without sacrificing quality content.

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.

We will meet at 2pm in front of the Cathedral Basilica of San Salvador and begin a walking tour to learn about the influence and legacy of African culture in Salvador da Bahia. First, we will go to Terreiro de Jesus, where we will learn about the history of the colonization of this area of Brazil through the actions of the Jesuit Missions and Portuguese colonization. We will also meet some African celebrities who have worked in Salvador de Bahia throughout history.

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.

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.

Walking around the narrow alleys of Pelourinho, stopping to talk to locals and trying some tasty street food are part of this exciting experience. All this combined with lot’s of information and helpful tips about Salvador and all it’s options.

Discover Salvador’s rich history as you explore Pelourinho, admire the Church of San Francisco, see the iconic Elevador Lacerda, and uncover gems like the Casa do Carnaval and Cathedral of Salvador. Extend your tour to find more gems like Mercado Modelo! Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: Tour is available in following language: English, Spanish & Portuguese Italian & French 2-hour: Old Town Tour Explore Salvador’s Old Town and see the Church of San Francisco, Elevador Lacerda, Casa do Carnaval, Cathedral of Salvador and more. 3-hour: Old Town Tour & Mercado Modelo Explore Salvador’s Old Town, Cidade da Música da Bahia and Mercado Modelo, see the Church of San Francisco, Elevador Lacerda, Casa do Carnaval, Cathedral of Salvador and more. This captivating walking tour will immerse you in the vibrant history and rich cultural heritage of Salvador's Old Town. Marvel at colonial landmarks, admire colorful architecture.

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.

Get an overview of Salvador's highlights during this full-day private tour with a local guide. Visit the historic sights of the city, its colonial mansions and monuments, including Dique do Tororó, Pelourinho, Bonfim Church, and Lacerda Elevator. Have lunch at a local restaurant (included) to taste some of Bahia's specialties and enjoy round-trip transportation from Salvador hotels.

This full-day adventure will allow you to enjoy both the magnificent panoramic views Salvador offers, as well as discover its rich history, extraordinary architecture, and dynamic culture, result of the blend of Portuguese, African and Indigenous people. We will see the city from different angles, discovering the Lower City, with its bucolic interior atmosphere, around the calm waters of the All Saints Bay, and continuing to the tip of the Itapagipe Peninsula, the extreme west part of Salvador, and then the Upper City with its Historic Center – the cradle of our city’s history.

Experience the music, dancing and excitement of Salvador's famous Carnival during this 4-hour cultural show. Watch a mass of outrageously costumed professional dancers shake, shimmy and sing to infectious Bahian beats. Listen to live percussion and see maculele, capoeira and Candomblé from your prime seat. Dig in to a traditional Bahian buffet-style dinner before the show and walk away with a better understanding of Bahian culture. Round-trip transportation from Salvador hotels via air-conditioned coach is included.

Learn to cook traditional Brazilian dishes during this 6-hour experience in Salvador. With your local guide and a host family, visit the local seafood market learn about the best type of fish to use for traditional recipes such as 'moqueca', or fish stew. Stop by a local produce vendor to choose vegetables for the stew and fruit to use in 'capirinhas', a traditional Brazilian drink made with sugar cane liquor. Back at the host family's house, engage in friendly, informal conversation about the history and culture of Salvador. Learn the secrets behind making a perfect fish stew, then sit down to eat with your new friends. Round-trip transportation from Salvador hotels is included.

You can’t wander into a Brazilian quilombo community on your own, but this quilombo heritage private tour takes you safely into one, so you can experience its culture firsthand. Along with round-trip transport from your Salvador hotel, learn how to make flour and palm oil at a local factory and meet with a faith healer. You’ll gain a deeper understanding for the quilombo community in just one day.

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.

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.

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.

Start your vacation off right with a private transfer from Salvador Airport to your accommodation. Meet your driver at the arrivals area in International Airport Luis Eduardo Magalhães of Salvador da Bahia for your transfer to hotels in Salvador City. Book this reliable transport service and get to where you need to go safely, comfortably, and on time.

Enjoy a hassle-free arrival in Salvador with this private transfer service. Meet your driver, who will be waiting bearing a sign with your name, at Airport Luis Eduardo Magalhães and relax on the journey to your hotel or private residence. Start your trip off hassle-free with this safe and efficient transfer service. When you are ready to depart, your driver will collect you at your hotel and return you to the Salvador Airport in plenty of time for your flight.

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.

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.

Learn about the history of the African people in Brazil during this 8-hour anthropological tour in Salvador. Visit Pelourinho, the center of African history in Salvador, and peruse the Afro-Brazilian Museum. Continue to the São Joaquim Market, founded by enslaved Africans, now the largest open-air market in the city. Stop for lunch hosted by a family with 50 years of history in the Garcia community, a traditional bean stew. Travel to Rio Vermelho beach to see the altar in reverence to iemanjá, the African orixá from the sea. Round-trip transportation from Salvador hotels is included.