Full City Tour Historic and Panoramic

Highlights

Inclusions

Itinerary

1. The first beach of the city from the Portuguese colonizer's arrival.

   Passes by

2. This a wonderful stop for a photo, it will take around twenty minutes to explore the area in a walking tour with your personal tour guide. It's not included to go inside of the fort, but, you can use your time for that (tickets not included, you will pay R$12 per person to go in)

   20 min

3. Stop from the car to have a photo of the independence monument. not drop off and walking.

   Passes by

4. Stop to visit the Atelier Casa de Prentice. local tiles painter in his studio.

   15 min

5. we will stop to explore the huge energy of this place and understand the religious aspect of the local in belives of catholic and African saints.

   30 min

6. Great stop to see the African orixas images and see from outside the Stadium of football.

   20 min

7. This a special stop to see the local artcraf and stop for shopping of souvenirs.

   45 min

8. Walking tour around the old city, the complex of 5 squares of colonial building and explore the manly historic part of Brazil in cobbled stone streets and feel the magic of our history accompanied by our tour guide with a special explanation of it.

   2 h

9. stop for tasting a special ice-cream made since from 1931. price per each ice cream scoop and one flavor is R$ 10

   20 min

10. stop and go in to explore the most beautiful ecclesiastic Jesuit art in South America. Entrance Tickets R$ 5,00

    Passes by

11. We will go in to experience it.

    15 minAdmission included

12. stop for a special view from Salvador, in a fortress of mont serrat, not go in, this is a building belonging to the Army and its closed, we will do walking around of it for photos and drinking coconut water. (coconut water cost R$ 5 per person)

    15 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 26 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Recommended.

  Very good guide. The tour was exciting and informative. Nevertheless the bufete food was of poor quality.

  Abaham_MJanuary 2026via Viator

• 5Excellent guide. Ask for Monia.

  We had a private tour in Salvador. Great tour. The guide wase very knowledgeable and was happy to share his knowledge. The route was perfectly planned, and nice small gestures from the guide made it even better. Highly recommended.

  tamirnave46October 2025via Tripadvisor

• 3The guide did his best...

  The guide did his best but I was the only English speaker out of 19 people in the group - I didn’t get all the info I’d like to get - also, we toured this convent that I had no real interest in - overall, an OK tour but it would be better if the tour was designated for language specific groups only - it’s way too overwhelming for the guide to have to explain everything in 2 different languages - one language group will miss out on some info

  Jennifer_ASeptember 2025via Viator

• 5Salvador Half Day Tour

  We had a brilliant time in Salvador. Our guide Vagner is brilliant, he spoke amazing English, covered all the sites and more. He was very patient and considerate. We would highly recommend.

  michellewI7491EJFebruary 2025via Tripadvisor

• 5Saw all of Salvador in one day. Incredible visit!

  * my guide Wanderlay knew a lot about world and Brazilian history, so it was a treat to hear him talk about his beloved Salvador all day. Great communication, pickup/ transportation in air conditioning. Felt safe and attended to all day, also saw the entirety of Salvador in 8 hours (all the sublime churches, two different markets, walked old Pelourinho and had a delicious lunch) so really appreciate Wanderlay’s itinerary and seamless coordination with the driver. Highly highly recommend to those curious about the city and entire region of Bahia.

  Meredith_ROctober 2024via Viator

• 5Sensational Salvador - memories you will never forget.

  I had the best experience in enjoying a private tour with Vagner for a full day. Not only did we see the highlights of the city, including the historic quarter of course, but what I valued the most was the sharing of insights into the history and culture of Salvador, Bahia and Brazil more generally. Vagner's knowledge about his home country and Salvador Bahia more specifically is extensive. It is obvious that this passion for the subject comes from something far deeper than what his employment would require - yet that is what resonates the most with me. I don't think I am alone. Thank you Vagner for sharing your knowledge. I valued our conversation immensely. I learnt so much in just a day. Oh, and yes I really did enjoy the chicken gizzard and Caipirinha!

  Mark_DApril 2024via Viator

Know before you go

How it compares in Salvador da Bahia

• Its from-price is 13% above the median of the 45 city tours we list in Salvador da Bahia.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 9 of 45.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Salvador da Bahia

Salvador is the capital of Bahia on Brazil's north-east coast, a city of Afro-Brazilian culture, colourful colonial streets, churches and Atlantic beaches.

Salvador was founded by the Portuguese in 1549 and was Brazil's first capital, later a major port of the sugar and slave trades, and the Afro-Brazilian heritage that resulted shapes its music, religion and food. The old centre, Pelourinho, is a UNESCO-listed hill of pastel colonial houses, cobbled squares and baroque churches. The Church of São Francisco is covered inside in gilded woodwork, and the Lacerda Elevator lifts people between the upper and lower towns.

Top-ranked sights in Salvador da Bahia: Pelourinho, Lacerda Elevator (Elevador Lacerda), Sao Francisco Church and Convent (Igreja e Convento de Sao Francisco).

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