Salvador Trip Overview
On this tour, you will know the most important places in the old part of Salvador. As it has been the first capital of Brazil this is also a historical tour. We visit the neighborhood of Barra, the place where the Portuguese colony started and where I discovered Salvador some decades ago… but I had more eye for the beaches at that time! We visit the iconic lighthouse to have a splendid view of the bay and ocean. We take the Avenue of the 7th of September to get to the Pelourinho, my favorite place in Salvador.
It’s also called the Historical Center, a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO, and it’s a must for the visitors. A complete old neighborhood, upon a cliff inside the bay, full of churches and magnificent colorful mansions in typical Portuguese colonial style. We visit this place walking through the lively squares and cobblestone streets experiencing the local atmosphere and people that will not let you impassive.
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Salvador, Brazil
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
On this tour, you will know the most important places in the old part of Salvador. As it has been the first capital of Brazil this is also a historical tour. We visit the neighborhood of Barra, the place where the Portuguese colony started and where I discovered Salvador some decades ago… but I had more eye for the beaches at that time! We visit the iconic lighthouse to have a splendid view of the bay and ocean. We take the Avenue of the 7th of September to get to the Pelourinho, my favorite place in Salvador.
It’s also called the Historical Center, a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO, and it’s a must for the visitors. A complete old neighborhood, upon a cliff inside the bay, full of churches and magnificent colorful mansions in typical Portuguese colonial style. We visit this place walking through the lively squares and cobblestone streets experiencing the local atmosphere and people that will not let you impassive.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Largo do Farol da Barra S/N0 Barra, Salvador, State of Bahia 40140-650 Brazil
You’ll see the Fort of Saint Anthony with the Lighthouse inside and surroundings.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pelourinho, Salvador, State of Bahia Brazil
You will visit extensively and by walking this neighborhood full of ancient mansions, churches and cobble stones streets that are now protected qs an Unesco World Heritage!
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Shishindo Convento do Carmo, Rua do Carmo, 1 Hotel Pestana, Salvador, State of Bahia Brazil
You will see the ensembme of two churches and convent of the Carmelites in magnificent old colonial Portuguese styles.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Largo do Campo Grande ( Praca 2 de Julho ), Centro Campo Grande, Salvador, State of Bahia 40080-120 Brazil
You will see the biggest and most beautiful square in the old center of Salvador with typical Brazilian trees and the monument for the 2nd of July.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Sao Francisco Church and Convent, Praca Padre Anchieta Pelourinho, Salvador, State of Bahia 41810-830 Brazil
You will visit one of the most fabulous baroque churches in the world with astonishing interiors carved out in wood and covered by gold leaves and the cloister of the Convent decorated with Portuguese ceramic tile paintings or azulejos!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Praca Terreiro de Jesus, Centro Historico, Salvador, State of Bahia 40026-010 Brazil
You will visit the main square of the Historical Center of Salvador with the Cathedral of Salvador and two more churches, besides it’s aold mansions in typical Portuguese colonial style.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Largo do Pelourinho – Pelourinho, Salvador – BA, 40301-155, Brazil
You will visit the most beautiful square in the Historical Center of Salvador surrounded by colorful old mansions in the typical Portuguese colonial style and the Church of Our lady of Rosary and teh house of the Foundation of Jorge Amado.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Praca Thome de Souza, R. Chile, 2 – Centro, Salvador, State of Bahia 40020-000 Brazil
You will visit this gorgeous square with the old Palace of the Governors, the old City Hall and the Elevator Lacerda, from where you have and astonishing view to the Lower City and the Bay of All Saints.
Duration: 20 minutes