Private Full-Day African Oriented Salvador Upper & Lower City

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Private Full-Day African Oriented Salvador Upper & Lower City

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US$286.79 per guest

Adult x1

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

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Location

Salvador

Duration

7 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 10 guests

Language

English, Spanish, Portuguese

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Private Experience

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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.

What You Get

In-vehicle air conditioning

Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch

Tickets for churches & Museums

Ticket to Cathedral; São Francisco and museums

Good To Know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

Santo Antonio da Barra Fort and Nautic Museum of Bahia

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.

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Praia Do Porto Da Barra

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.

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Forte de Santa Maria (Pass By)

The Fort now holds the Espaço Pierre Verger of Baian Photography

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Vitoria

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

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Sao Bento monastery (Pass By)

In this church we have beautiful Gregorian music during Sundays

Largo do Campo Grande ( Praca 2 de Julho ) (Pass By)

This important square celebrates Baian Independence

Praca Castro Alves (Pass By)

Iconic place with interesting buildings

Cathedral Basilica of Salvador

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.

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Praca Thome de Souza

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.

4 hoursAdmission Ticket Included

Igreja e Convento de Sao Francisco

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.

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Pelourinho

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”

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Afro Brasileiro Museum

Great place to lear about our history

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Dique de Tororo (Pass By)

Orixas by baian artist Tati Moreno

Sorveteria da Ribeira

I suggest to stop here to try the ice cream.

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Senhor Do Bonfim

Time to dive into the baian feith

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Forte de Nossa Senhora de Monte Serrat

Another great view of the Upper City

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Ponta do Humaita

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

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

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Pickup Details

I will pick you at your hotel or place of your choice with an executive car.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

4.9

based on 51 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

Da rifare

August 22, 2026

È stato fantastico. Tutti molto preparati e disponibili

(TripAdvisor)

Full day private Upper and Lower Salvador, Bahia

August 07, 2026

Yesterday we had a tour of Upper and Lower Salvador, Bahia, and it was an incredible experience. Our tour guide, Gabriela, was outstanding. She was extremely knowledgeable, explained the history an...read more

(Viator)

Engaging tour of Salvador with Gabriela!

July 27, 2026

Gabriela was such a wonderful tour guide! Engaging, knowledgeable, and down-to-earth, I really appreciated how much Gabriela made sure we got the most out of a full tour of Salvador. It was the per...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Wonderful Salvador tour with Gabriela!

July 23, 2026

We had a wonderful tour with Gabriela around Salvador! Gabriela is a fantastic and passionate guide who clearly loves what she does, as well as the culture and history of Salvador. She made us fee...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Engaging tour of Salvador with Gabriela!

July 09, 2026