Attractions: Lacerda Elevator

This Salvador tour offers an immersion in the culture, history and beauty of the Bavarian capital. You’ll depart from your hotel and head first to Forte Santo Antônio da Barra, built in 1536, where the Farol da Barra—added in 1698—still operates to this day. Along the way you’ll pass Corredor da Vitória, Largo do Campo Grande and Avenida 7 de Setembro before beginning a walking tour of Pelourinho. Your first stop will be the Municipal Square, with a panoramic view of downtown that includes the Lacerda Elevator, the Porto and the Model Market. You’ll then move to Plaza da Sé to see the ruins of Brazil’s first basilica and the Archiepiscopal Palace. As you continue toward Largo do Pelourinho, you’ll visit the Church of Rosario dos Negros and the Casa de Jorge Amado Foundation. The tour closes at the Church and Convent of San Francisco, a noted jewel of Brazilian Baroque.

Explore Salvador's historic centre with a certified local guide who will lead a compact, content-rich tour designed to help you get the most from your visit. This experience is aimed at travellers who prefer a shorter, focused exploration without missing the key stories and atmosphere of the city. As you move through the cobbled streets, you will see a range of old, colourful houses and learn the history behind many of the buildings. Along the way, the guide will explain local customs, culture and gastronomy so you gain a broader sense of life in Salvador. The tour is presented with attention to a safe and enjoyable visit, and the guide will be on hand to answer questions and provide context as you explore.

Walking the streets of the Historical District of Salvador will feel like being taken back to earlier chapters of Brazilian history. As you move through colonial streets, you will visit the first fort built at the entrance to the Bay of All Saints, originally constructed to protect the city from attack. The fort’s location will help you understand Salvador’s strategic importance on the coast. You will also stop in the city centre to see Salvador da Bahia’s architectural heritage and learn about its layered past. Salvador da Bahia, known as the ‘Happy City’, is considered the cultural capital of Brazil, and the guided city tour will reflect that variety. Along the way the family-friendly sightseeing tour will touch on themes from religion to sports, offering points of interest for different tastes as you explore the historic heart of the city.

Join skilled local guides from Salvador for a cultural tour that mixes scenic drives and short walks through the city’s historic heart. By road you will pass landmarks such as Farol da Barra, Corredor da Vitoria, Campo Grande, Largo da Piedade, St. Peter’s Clock and Castro Alves Square. Along the way your guide will point out key sights and set the context for what you will explore on foot. On foot you will visit Plaza Municipal and ride the Elevator Lacerda before continuing to Plaza da Sé, Terreiro de Jesus and Largo do Pelourinho. The tour also includes a visit to the Model Merchant, giving you a closer look at a local point of interest. As you move through these places your guide will share cultural and historical information to help you understand the city’s past and present. The company is specialised in cultural and receptive tours and is based in the Bavarian capital; they will be delighted to attend to you. At the end of the experience you will return to your hotel.

In Salvador da Bahia, often called the Happy City, you'll join a guided city tour that highlights the city's extraordinary architectural heritage and rich history. The route will take you through parts of the city where colonial and more recent architecture tell stories about Salvador's past. Along the way you’ll hear about how the city grew and how its buildings reflect different eras and influences. The tour also explores cultural life from religion to sports, so you'll learn about important religious traditions and see places connected with local sporting life. It is presented as a family‑friendly sightseeing experience, with content and sights suited to a wide range of ages and interests. Guides will provide context that links architecture, history and daily life, helping you understand why Salvador is considered the cultural capital of Brazil. As you move through the city, expect a balanced mix of historical background and cultural insight. The pace and subjects are designed to give a clear introduction to Salvador’s character and heritage while keeping the experience accessible for families and first‑time visitors.

This private tour of legendary Salvador of Bahia gives you a focused look at some of the city's most famous sights, delivered as a private service. As you move through Salvador, you'll follow a route that highlights both its coastal landmarks and its historic core. You will see the Barra Fortress and the Bahia Lighthouse, and visit colonial neighbourhoods that are protected by UNESCO. The tour also includes time in the Pelourinho, the oldest part of Brazil, where you can take in the atmosphere of its streets and façades. Along the way, the private service will keep the experience tailored to your group as you explore the city’s key landmarks and historic areas.

Salvador is home to the largest African-descendant population outside Africa. The city has preserved African culture more fully than any other city, keeping alive traditions in food, music, religion and everyday ways of living. This tour will take you deeper into those Bahian traditions. Along the way you will explore how African heritage shapes local cuisine, musical expression, spiritual practices and daily life in Salvador. The focus is on living culture, so you will learn about traditions that continue to influence the city today. As you move through the experience, you will gain a clearer sense of how these cultural threads connect and persist. Overall, the tour offers a direct cultural perspective on Salvador’s identity. It will provide insight into the role of African-descendant communities in shaping the rhythms and customs of Bahia, helping you understand the city’s distinctive cultural life.

This full-day tour gives you a glimpse of Salvador’s character through its neighbourhoods, cobblestone streets, shops and vibrant culture. As you move through the city, you’ll take in sweeping visits to monumental sites and pause in the Historic Town that is protected by UNESCO, gaining a sense of the architecture and atmosphere that make Salvador distinctive. Along the way, you’ll see a broad mix of the city’s highlights and learn about its cultural heritage. The experience brings together historic streets, local shops and major landmarks so you can appreciate Salvador’s variety in a single day. A lunch is included as part of the tour.

Strolling through the captivating Brazilian coastal city of Salvador da Bahia, you will explore a compact selection of its most iconic sights. Along the way you’ll see the magnificent Rio Branco Palace and the Lacerda Elevator, learning about their roles in the city’s life as you move between plazas, streets and viewpoints. The pace will be relaxed, giving you time to take in the architecture and atmosphere. Later you’ll head to the Pelourinho neighbourhood, where mansions from the 17th and 18th centuries line narrow streets and create a distinct charm. As you walk through this historic quarter, you’ll learn what makes the area special and discover exactly why it was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status. The experience focuses on the visual and cultural highlights of Salvador da Bahia, letting you absorb the city’s heritage and character.

Salvador is a city of music, colour and history, and this sightseeing tour will give you a wide view of its contrasts. You will travel from the High City down into the Lower City, taking in neighbourhoods and viewpoints that show how Salvador’s past and present sit side by side. Along the way you will pass through Bonfim and end at the Model Market, the largest handicraft fair in the Bavarian capital. As you move between the two levels of the city, you will see the Elevator Lacerda, the main link between them, and enjoy views over the beautiful Ribeira. The pace will allow time to take in architecture, street scenes and local crafts, and to appreciate the stories that give Salvador its character. The experience is intended to offer a complete, 360-degree sense of the city’s sights and atmosphere.

This personalised city tour lets you get to know Salvador, Brazil’s first capital, with a friend. Created after several requests, this Portuguese-language version offers a relaxed, less conventional way to explore the city and experience the wider atmosphere of Bahia. It is aimed at travellers who want to enjoy their holiday with loved ones and make memorable moments together. You will be offered local tips and plenty of photo opportunities; the guide will take lots of pictures and help you with them. The format is flexible so you can gather your group and enjoy the tour at a comfortable pace. You will be collected from and returned to your hotel, and all communication on the tour will be in Portuguese.

Walking the streets of the Historical District of Salvador will make you feel transported to earlier times in Brazilian history. On this guided city tour, you’ll visit the first fort built at the entrance point of the Bay of All Saints, originally erected to protect the city from attack. You’ll also make a stop at the city centre of Salvador da Bahia, known as the Happy City and widely regarded as Brazil’s cultural capital. As you move through the city, you’ll see Salvador’s extraordinary architectural heritage and hear about its history. Along the way, the guide will touch on a range of themes, from religion to sport, so the family-friendly sightseeing tour has something for everyone. The pace and stops are designed to give you a clear sense of Salvador’s past and its cultural life today.

Step into Salvador, Brazil’s first capital, on a guided walk through the city’s historic heart. With a local expert by your side, you will move through centuries-old streets and take in the colonial architecture that helped shape Brazil’s identity. Along the way, you’ll get a close sense of the city’s rhythm, colour and warmth as your guide shares stories and context about Salvador’s past and culture. You will visit São Joaquim Market to taste local flavours and experience daily life. As you move through the Pelourinho district, you will see the Cathedral Basílica, a striking example of faith and history, and the iconic Church of Bonfim, both places that contribute to the spiritual energy many associate with Salvador. The tour offers a mix of landmarks, markets and neighbourhood atmosphere so you can appreciate the history and character that make Bahia unique.