Tours and Trips in Salvador da Bahia

See the highlights of the 3 million person capital of the state of Bahia. Take a private car and walking tour along the beaches from the city to the Pelorinho, or historical center of the town.

Spend a full day exploring Salvador, the capital of Bahia. Get to know the city's colorful history and culture as you walk through the old city, and explore churches, a historic lighthouse, an art deco elevator with unmatched sea views. Take a train to a local market where you stop for a traditional Bahian lunch. Sip coconut water straight from the coconut and people watch on the busy square. Then move on to the coast for ocean views and to explore the Barra Lighthouse.

Explore the mysteries of Candombl e 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 Candombl e 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 Candombl e religion. Round-trip transportation from Salvador hotels is included.

Get to know the Costa de Camaçari , 42 km of stunning sand beaches along the coust all teh way up to Itacimirim. Day tour in a privat car with ar. On the way you will see different beaches, and not only see them, but enyoj, so better bring a swim suite.... Pick up and drop off at the International Airport from Salvador da Bahia.

Get an overview of Salvador's highlights during this full-day 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 to taste some of Bahia's specialities. In the afternoon, visit Cidade Baixa, the outskirts of the city, which provide spectacular views of the port area of All Saints Bay. Round-trip transportation from Salvador hotels is included.

Special comfortable and exclusiv tour with a good overview of Salvador da Bahia. SUV air conditioned car and walking through town, we will show you this fantastic city from a local kind of view. Normally we leave the harbor around 9 am and return by 4 pm; however, the duration and departure times are subject to your arrival in Salvador da Bahia. This is a small private group with a maximum of 4 travelers.  You will visit all the main attractions of Salvador, including the old town's historical center, the Pelorinho, and the peninsula of Itapagipe with its amazing church, Igreja do Bomfirm, lighthouse, and Fort Monte Serrat, the elevator lacerda, an art-deco elevator that connects the lower to the upper part of Salvador.

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 Sao 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.

When your cruise ship docks in Salvador, spend the day exploring the city with a private guide. In Pelourinho, the Historic Center of Salvador de Bahia, walk through the area named world cultural center by UNESCO. Learn about the cultural and historical importance of the area through your local guide's commentary. Board a private vehicle to see other attractions in the area, such as the Bonfim Church and Mont Serrat Fortress. Round-trip transportation from the cruise port is included. 

Discover the historic city of Cachoeira, the capital of Reconcavo, on a 10-hour tour from Salvador. During the 2-hour journey aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned coach, listen to informative commentary from you local guide about Cachoeira's importance in the early colonization of Brazil. Visit Candombl e temples, colonial mansions and 18th-century convents and churches. Sit down for a traditional Brazilian lunch, then spend the afternoon visiting a samba school and a local tobacco farm. Lunch, drinks and round-trip transportation from Salvador hotels are included.

Cruise ships calling on Salvador de Bahia dock at a terminal located right downtown. With this 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.

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 Candombl e 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.

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

Explore Pelourinho after dark and experience the musical tradition known as Tuesday's Blessings on this 3-hour cultural tour. With your local guide, stroll through the streets of this UNESCO-listed World Heritage site, where music and dancing happens from dusk until dawn, upholding the area's reputation as the cradle of Brazilian music. Stop by a local bar or restaurant for traditional Bahian food and drinks (own expense). Round-trip transportation from local Salvador hotels is included.

Salvador da Bahia, with its historic city center and beautiful beaches, is a vibrant city of 3 million people. Make sure you don't miss any of the highlights - Pelorinho, Igreja do Bomfim, Mercado Model, and Barra Lighthouse - with this private tour of the Bahia capital. Your own private guide, a local from Salvador, can offer insider tips on what to see and where to eat during the rest of your trip.

Explore the lower part of Salvador, including the largest bay in Latin America and some of the local favelas, during this 4-hour tour. Listen to commentary from your local guide about the historical and cultural aspects of the coastal area of Salvador, situated on the Bay of All Saints. See Dique do Tororó (Tororó Dike), a lake surrounded by gardens, the beaches of Ribeira and the Church of Bonfim. Stroll through the alleyways of the local favelas and visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mercado Modelo. Round-trip transportation from Salvador hotels is included.

Explore the Itaipava Arena in Salvador da Bahia with this admission ticket. Go behind the scenes of the stadium that is home to the Esporte Clube Bahia and Esporte Clube Vitória football teams. Take a guided tour and visit the bleachers, skyboxes, locker rooms, and even the pitch and learn about the history of the original stadium built in 1951.

Take a drive up the coast on this for you custom made privat beach hopping tour.  We take you from Salvador to Praia do Forte to see, feel and swim the best beaches and sights of the north coast on this day trip. And meet the sea Turtles in Praia do Forte.

Explore Praia de Guarajuba and Praia do Forte with a private guide during this 8-hour tour from Salvador. Visit the gorgeous Praia do Forte, natural pools, a charming fishing village by the sea and a turtle sanctuary. Sit down lunch beachside in Guarajuba, famous for its coconut trees and vibrant blue water. Enjoy the flexibility and personalized attention that comes with booking a private tour.

Experience the highlights of Salvador during a 4-hour sightseeing tour of the city. With your knowledgeable local guide and small group, visit sites like the Bahia Lighthouse, the Barra Fortress, the Jesuit Basilica Cathedral and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Pelourinhio, the historical center of Salvador. Along the way, learn about the rich, eclectic history of this city, once the capital of Brazil, through informed commentary from your guide. Round-trip transportation from Salvador hotels is included.

Special comfortable and exclusiv tour with a perfect overview of Salvador da Bahia.  Maximum 4 Guests in a party. You privat guide and driver in an SUV air conditioned car. And a guided walking tour through town, we will show you this fantastic city from a local kind of view. Normally we leave around 9 am and return by 4 pm; however, the duration and departure times are subject to your personal needs and wishes .You will visit all the main attractions of Salvador, including the old town's historical center, the Pelorinho, and the peninsula of Itapagipe with its amazing church, Igreja do Bomfirm, lighthouse, and Fort Monte Serrat, the elevator lacerda, an art-deco elevator that connects the lower to the upper part of Salvador. Lunch is of course a typical baian dish already included.