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Experience the best of 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.

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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.

The Bonfim church is known for the coloured ribbons tied to its gates and railings, and the Farol da Barra lighthouse stands where Todos os Santos Bay meets the open Atlantic. Boats cross the bay to Itaparica Island, and the beaches of the northern coast and the village of Praia do Forte lie up the coast, along the Linha Verde road.

Bahian cooking uses palm oil, coconut milk and chilli. Acarajé, a fried bean fritter filled with shrimp and sauce, is sold by women in white dresses on street corners, and moqueca stews fish in coconut. Capoeira is practised in the squares and drumming fills the evenings. The city is warm all year, and Carnival, held before Lent, is its biggest event.

  • 4 skip-the-line tickets
  • Free cancellation on 86% of experiences
  • Day trips to Frades Islands

Top 10 attractions in Salvador da Bahia

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  1. Number 1

    Pelourinho

    4.92k reviewsfrom $20
  2. Number 2

    Lacerda Elevator (Elevador Lacerda)

    4.91k reviewsfrom $20
  3. Number 3

    Sao Francisco Church and Convent (Igreja e Convento de Sao Francisco)

    4.91k reviewsfrom $20
  4. Number 4

    Forte de Santo Antônio da Barra (Barra Lighthouse)

    4.91k reviewsfrom $20
  5. Number 5

    Barra Lighthouse

    4.91k reviewsfrom $20
  6. Number 6

    Tororo Dike (Dique do Tororó)

    4.9855 reviewsfrom $20
  7. Number 7

    Nosso Senhor do Bonfim Church (Igreja de Nosso Senhor do Bonfim)

    4.8710 reviewsfrom $20
  8. Number 8

    Frades Island (Ilha dos Frades)

    4.2504 reviewsfrom $24
  9. Number 9

    Our Lady of Mount Serrat Fort (Forte de Nossa Senhora de Monte Serrat)

    4.9477 reviewsfrom $32
  10. Number 10

    Salvador Mercado Modelo

    4.7436 reviewsfrom $20

Day trips from Salvador da Bahia

67

Guided tours in Salvador da Bahia

95

Walking and bike tours in Salvador da Bahia

12

Food and drink experiences in Salvador da Bahia

16

Outdoor and adventure activities in Salvador da Bahia

10

Shore excursions from Salvador da Bahia

10

Signature experiences in Salvador da Bahia

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    1–3 hr5.0108 reviewsfrom $132
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    1 hr, 10 min4.364 reviewsfrom $36
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    5 hr4.352 reviewsfrom $40
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    6–8 hr4.551 reviewsfrom $35
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    Historic Centre of the Town of Olinda (Centro Historico de Olinda)

    7–8 hr3.510 reviewsfrom $65
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    Jacare Beach

    10 hr4.7698 reviewsfrom $10
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    8 hr4.94k reviewsfrom $22
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    Pirangi Cashew Tree (Cajueiro de Pirangi)

    7–8 hr4.94k reviewsfrom $17
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    Abilio Barreto Historical Museum (Museu Histórico Abílio Barreto)

    5 hr4.86 reviewsfrom $92
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    10 hr4.85k reviewsfrom $4
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    8 hr4.84k reviewsfrom $16
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    3 hr4.9965 reviewsfrom $28

Questions about Salvador da Bahia

What is there to do in Salvador da Bahia?
We list 267 experiences in Salvador da Bahia. The largest groups are day trips (67), city tours (45).
What are the top attractions in Salvador da Bahia?
Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Salvador da Bahia are Pelourinho, Lacerda Elevator (Elevador Lacerda), Sao Francisco Church and Convent (Igreja e Convento de Sao Francisco), Forte de Santo Antônio da Barra (Barra Lighthouse).
What is the most popular experience in Salvador da Bahia?
By number of traveller reviews it is "Private Walking Tour of Salvador Pelourinho", rated 4.9 out of 5 from 338 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Salvador da Bahia take?
The typical experience in Salvador da Bahia lasts about 4 hours; the middle half run between 1.5 hours and 7.5 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Salvador da Bahia?
The operator lists free cancellation on 86% of the 267 experiences we hold for Salvador da Bahia. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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