Salvador Trip Overview
Walking on the streets in the Historical District of Salvador feels like being taken back to ancient times in Brazilian history. Visit the first fort that was built at the entrance point of the bay of All Saints to protect the city from an attack. A stop at the city center is a must for anyone staying in Salvador da Bahia! And after a formidable lunch with tasty local food, you’ll be captivated by Salvador’s extraordinary architectural heritage and history on this half day
guided city tour. Salvador da Bahia, known as the “Happy City”, is considered the cultural capital of
Brazil. From religion to sports, this family friendly sightseeing tour has something for everyone!
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Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Salvador, Brazil
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil
Walking on the streets in the Historical District of Salvador feels like being taken back to ancient times in Brazilian history. Visit the first fort that was built at the entrance point of the bay of All Saints to protect the city from an attack. A stop at the city center is a must for anyone staying in Salvador da Bahia! And after a formidable lunch with tasty local food, you’ll be captivated by Salvador’s extraordinary architectural heritage and history on this half day
guided city tour. Salvador da Bahia, known as the “Happy City”, is considered the cultural capital of
Brazil. From religion to sports, this family friendly sightseeing tour has something for everyone!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Santo Antonio da Barra Fort and Nautic Museum of Bahia, Largo do Farol da Barra s/n Barra, Salvador, State of Bahia 40140-650 Brazil
After pick up from the hotels, we head to Santo Antonio da Barra Fort, built in 1536 to protect the Bay of All Saints. 162 years later it gained a lighthouse to guide the boats coming to the coast, the “Farol da Barra”, which still works to the present day
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Rua do Forte de Sao Diogo S/N Porto da Barra, Salvador, State of Bahia 40130-170 Brazil
Then we will visit São Diogo Fort, from where you have an incredible view of All Saints Bay
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Largo do Campo Grande ( Praca 2 de Julho ), Centro Campo Grande, Salvador, State of Bahia 40080-120 Brazil
We will pass the Corridor of Vitória, Largo do Campo Grande (one of the circuits of the carnival), and 7 de Setembro Avenue.
Stop At: Pelourinho, Salvador, State of Bahia Brazil
From there we will continue our tour to the Pelourinho (Historic Center of Salvador), stopping at Municipal Square which has a panoramic view of the Lower City (Lacerda Elevator, Commerce, Salvador Harbor and Mercado Modelo)
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Praca da Se, Salvador, State of Bahia 40301-110 Brazil
Stop at Sé Square, a place that keeps ruins of the first Basilica of Brazil located next to Salvador’s first Archbishop’s Palace.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Largo do pelourinho, R. Maciel de Baixo, 36 – Pelourinho, Salvador – BA, 40026-240, Brazil
We continue the City Tour towards Largo do Pelourinho, where there is the Rosário dos Pretos Church and the Jorge Amado House Foundation.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Sao Francisco Church and Convent, Praca Padre Anchieta Pelourinho, Salvador, State of Bahia 41810-830 Brazil
We head to the São Francisco Church and Convent, considered one of the most unique and rich expressions of Brazilian Baroque.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: O Coliseu Bar e Restaurante, Pcaanchieta, 9 – Terreiro de Jesus, Salvador – BA, 40730-140, Brazil
We will have a stop for a delicious lunch buffet with tasty local food.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Elevator Lacerda, Praca Tome de Souza, S/N, Salvador, State of Bahia 40015-900 Brazil
After lunch, we will start the tour through the Lacerda Elevator , a public urban elevator with 72 metres connecting the lower city to the upper city. You will get amazing views of the city!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mercado Modelo, Praca Visconde de Cayru 250 Comercio, Salvador, State of Bahia 40015-975 Brazil
Modelo Market, a popular market featuring more than two hundred shops selling a variety of arts, crafts & souvenirs, plus restaurants. We will stop for shopping for around 30 minutes.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Basilica Do Senhor Do Bonfim, Largo Do Bonfim, S/N, Senhor Do Bonfim, State of Bahia 40415-475 Brazil
Then we will go to the Church of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim (Our Lord of Bonfim, Most Devoted Saint of Bahia), where you can take the opportunity to tie your ribbons with 03 wishes and make your prayers.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Praia da Ribeira, R. Domingos Abreu Viêira, 20 – Vila Ruy Barbosa, Salvador – BA, 40420-850, Brazil
We will meet the new Orla da Ribeira and you will have the option to try the eccentric flavors of the famous Ribeira Ice Cream (not included). Have you ever tried tapioca ice cream?
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Forte de Nossa Senhora de Monte Serrat, Rua Santa Rita Durao Ponta de Humaitá, Salvador, State of Bahia 40425-000 Brazil
Visit the Mont Serrat Fort (Important 17th Century building) where we will have one of the most beautiful views of the city of Salvador.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Dique de Tororo, Av. Vasco da Gama. S/N0 Tororó, Salvador, State of Bahia 40050-115 Brazil
Continue to the Dyke of Tororó with 08 sculptures of the most important Orixás of the African Religion, the work of Baiano Artist Tati Moreno.
Pass By: Itaipava Arena Fonte Nova, Ladeira da Fonte das Pedras, Salvador, State of Bahia 40050-565 Brazil
At last you will get a panoramic view of the modern Fonte Nova Soccer Arena.