Private Full-Day Tour - Salvador's Lower & Upper City | 8 hours

36 Reviews | Salvador da Bahia
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Private Full-Day Tour - Salvador's Lower & Upper City
2 Adults x $190.00
$380.00
Approx Total
$380.00
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Portuguese, English
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tour guide service
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Tickets for the churches of Saint Francis and the Basilica Cathedral.

Overview

This full-day adventure will allow you to enjoy both the magnificent panoramic views Salvador offers, as well as discover its rich history, extraordinary architecture, and dynamic culture, result of the blend of Portuguese, African and Indigenous people. We will see the city from different angles, discovering the Lower City, with its bucolic interior atmosphere, around the calm waters of the All Saints Bay, and continuing to the tip of the Itapagipe Peninsula, the extreme west part of Salvador, and then the Upper City with its Historic Center – the cradle of our city’s history.

Itinerary

  • Farol da Barra

    Our journey will start at the Farol da Barra, where we will enjoy the spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean and the entrance to the bay.

    20 minutes

  • Dique de Tororo

    We will then head to Dique do Tororó, where we will appreciate the famous sculptures of the Orixás – African Dieties by the artist Tati Moreno, which reflect the African influence in the everyday lives of Bahians, and we will see the soccer stadium, Arena Fonte Nova.

    20 minutes

  • N/A (Pass By)

    While making our way down to the Lower City, we will drive through Salvador’s old financial center and the Port of Salvador towards Ribeira district.

  • N/A

    We will have a chance to stop at the city’s most traditional ice cream shop, Sorveteria da Ribeira, where we will have a chance to enjoy some of the over 70 flavors available, many of which are made with the typical fruits of the region.

    20 minutes

  • N/A

    Next, we will arrive at the Bonfim Church, one of the most famous churches in all of Brazil and a great representation of the religious syncretism so present in our culture, where we can tie the traditional colored ribbons and ask all the saints for their protection. Moved by faith, the people of Bahia walk 8 km (5 mi) annually on the traditional Bonfim festival.

    30 minutes

  • Ponta do Humaita

    On the way, we will go to Ponta de Humaitá and make a stop at the Mont Serrat Fort, where we will enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of Salvador.

    20 minutes

  • Praca Thome de Souza

    We will then reach 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

  • 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

  • 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. At this point we will provide free time for lunch.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Cathedral Basilica of Salvador

    After lunch, we will visit one of the Brazil's most beautiful cathedrals.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.

    30 minutes

  • N/A

    Saint Francis Square is in the hart of the old city, where we find bars, restaurants and handicraft shops. But, the landmark here is really the world's famous Saint Francis of Assisi Church, a true barroque gem (visit). Ticket not included.

    40 minutes

  • N/A

    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.

    20 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

August 06100% refund
August 07No refund

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  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Amazing experience

Published on Sep, 2024

Carlos is extremely knowledgeable, he is super flexible and gave us amazing tips! Our experience was incredible and I highly recommend it. If you want to learn about Salvador and its history, this is the tour for you!

Book now, look no further.

Published on Sep, 2024

Carlos was absolutely amazing. He picked us up at our Airbnb in a comfortable vehicle, and gave us the best city tour we could’ve asked for. He is super knowledgeable and personable. Native to Salvador he created a truly spectacular experience, hitting all the points in the city. He catered to us perfectly, and made it a day to remember. Sending you a huge thank you from Maui. Don’t hesitate to book with him.

Informative and enjoyable tour experience

Published on Jul, 2024

Carlos was a fantastic tour guide. He had great in-depth knowledge of Salvador and helped us understand context around architecture, culture, food and customs. We were traveling as a group of five with two children ages 9 and 11, and an 86 year old grandpa. Carlos was able to make the tour enjoyable for all. I would highly recommend hiring him as a guide in Salvador!

Brilliant Tour of Salvador with Eduardo

Published on Jun, 2024

This is a fabulous trip and Eduardo is an extremely knowledgeable guide. He picked us up from our hotel and drove us all around the key highlights of Salvador as well as a number of places which we would never have found. His knowledge of the area and the history helped make the day and his recommendation for lunch was outstanding. My only wish is that we had done this trip as soon as we arrived as it gave us a great idea of places to revisit and explore further. Top trip and top guide.

Amazing viewing and detail of one of the most interesting spots in all the Brazil.

Published on May, 2024

I highly recommend this tour. I travel a lot in Carlos is one of the best tour guides I’ve ever had. He provided a detailed description of Salvador past and present. The old city is filled with history and culture.

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