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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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Highlights

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.

Itinerary

  • Santo Antonio da Barra Fort and Nautic Museum of Bahia

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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(Pass by)

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

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    In this church we have beautiful Gregorian music during Sundays
  • Largo do Campo Grande ( Praca 2 de Julho )(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    This important square celebrates Baian Independence
  • Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora da Piedade(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Right in front of the Portuguese Library and across from Saint Peter Church
  • Praca Castro Alves(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Iconic place with interesting buildings
  • Cathedral Basilica of Salvador

    20 minsAdmission Ticket 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 hoursAdmission Ticket 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 minsAdmission Ticket 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 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Great place to lear about our history
  • Dique de Tororo(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Orixas by baian artist Tati Moreno
  • Sorveteria da Ribeira

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    I suggest to stop here to try the ice cream.
  • Senhor Do Bonfim

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Time to dive into the baian feith
  • Forte de Nossa Senhora de Monte Serrat

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Another great view of the Upper City
  • Ponta de Humaita

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Spectacular view of the city & Monteserrat Church. Great place for pictures.

What's included

INCLUDED

Air-conditioned vehicle

NOT INCLUDED

Lunch
Tickets for churches & Museums
Ticket to Cathedral; São Francisco and museums

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

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