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.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Tour guide service
Food and drinks
Personal expenses
Cathedral Basilica of Salvador
Meeting Points
Departure
Hotel Fasano Salvador
We will meet at the entrance of the Fasano Hotel in Praça Castro Alves in the Old Town.
Return
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Tour guide service
Food and drinks
Personal expenses
Cathedral Basilica of Salvador
Meeting Points
Departure
Hotel Fasano Salvador
We will meet at the entrance of the Fasano Hotel in Praça Castro Alves in the Old Town.
Return
Itinerary
1
Praca Castro Alves
During this private three-hour tour I will take you on an adventure to discover the charm of Salvador and its people.
Our starting point will be at Castro Alves Square, located at the old main entrace to the Old Town, on the ancient southern edge of the city.
20 minutes
2
Praca Thome de Souza
Here we are on the top of the Upper City, where the Portuguese built the first capital of Brazil, similar to an acropolis. From the Municipal Square we will see the Rio Branco Palace, the City Council and the iconic Lacerda Elevator, from where we will enjoy a magnificent view of the bay with its islands, the old financial district and Mercado Modelo, a handicraft market.
20 minutes
3
Praca da Se
We will pass through the Sé Square, where the first cathedral of Brazil was built and we can still see its ruins.
20 minutes
4
Praca Terreiro de Jesus
The Terreiro de Jesus Square, home of the former Jesuit School and Church were originally built. Nowadays, it's the new Basilica Cathedral.
20 minutes
5
Cathedral Basilica of Salvador
Now we will visit one of the Brazil's most beautiful churches. The Basilica Cathedral of Salvador is the mother of all Brazilian Catholic churches and houses one of the most important collections of Brazilian sacred art. Admission fee is not included. Please see the price under the what's excluded section.
30 minutes
6
Largo do Cruzeiro de São Francisco
Saint Francis Square is in the hart of the old city, where we find bars, restaurants and handicraft shops.
20 minutes
7
Church and Convent of San Francisco
The landmark here is really the world's famous Saint Francis of Assisi Church, a true baroque gem. It is a must-seeing place! The admission fee is not included. Please see the price under the What's excluded field.
30 minutes
8
Largo do Pelourinho
This is one of the most beautiful squares of Salvador, where the Jorge Amado Foundation and the Church of Rosary of the Black Men are located.
