Top Experiences in Pelourinho

Revel in the excitement of Salvador’s Carnival rhythm at a percussion class, complete with samba music and a professional musician to teach you. Enjoy prime seating and see dozens of brilliant drums during being played before joining in on a percussion class that will teach the best playing methods in no time!

There is no better way to experience a city by night! See an authentic Afro-Brazilian culture show, enjoy a delicious dinner (not included) and be amazed at traditional forms of Capoeira - the fight, the game and the dance! For an unforgettable night out in Salvador, book this night tour today!

Experience the thrill of Salvador’s Carnival with Blessing Day every Tuesday. These festivities are a great local experience that will make guests spin! Take the tour to the streets where the parades go on from dusk until dawn, and enjoy guided tours to iconic city landmarks like Pelourinho old town.

Revel in the excitement of Salvador´s Carnival, happening year-round at a nightly Bahia show with samba music and professional dancers. Enjoy prime seating and see dozens of brilliantly costumed performers during an energetic evening that includes live percussion, capoeira, maculele, Candomblé and African god's dancing on stage.

attention: during the pandemic time if the theather will closed will have the show and dinner at Coliseu Restaurant at Pelourinho.

Discover the emblematic cities of Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Manaus.

In Rio, you will visit the famous monument Christ Redeemer and the mountain Pan de Azúcar, you will also explore the city center through a touristic route. In Salvador, a Historical and Cultural City Tour you will love. In Manaus a city tour will give you the opportunity to know the main tourist points of the city.

The Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Manaus package includes 12 hotel nights, excursions and transfers of ENTRANCE / DEPARTURE to the airport and between locations.

Enjoy a convenient roundtrip transfer from the Airport and the must do Historical City Tour of Salvador. You’ll be met at the airport and taken directly to your hotel or vice-versa. A representative will greet you when you clear airport customs and at your hotel lobby. Ensure a safe and convenient transportation for you at your arrival and/or departure. The best and fast way to get to your destination, 24h a day, 07 days in the week! Leave all the work to the staff that will meet you in the airport or at your hotel, and just relax on a quiet and comfortable transportation.
Enjoy this guided city tour of Salvador, home to beautiful Baroque-style architecture. Walking on the streets in the Historical District of Salvador feels like being taken back to ancient times in Brazilian history. Visit the first fort that was built at the entrance point of the bay of All Saints to protect the city from an attack. A stop at the city center is a must for anyone staying in Salvador da Bahia!

Walking on the streets in the Historical District of Salvador feels like being taken back to ancient times in Brazilian history. Visit the first fort that was built at the entrance point of the bay of All Saints to protect the city from an attack.

Then, a stop at the city center is a must for anyone staying in Salvador da Bahia! You'll be captivated by Salvador's extraordinary architectural heritage and history on this half day
guided city tour.

Salvador da Bahia, known as the "Happy City", is considered the cultural capital of Brazil. From religion to sports, this family friendly sightseeing tour has something for everyone!

Walking on the streets in the Historical District of Salvador feels like being taken back to ancient times in Brazilian history. Visit the first fort that was built at the entrance point of the bay of All Saints to protect the city from an attack. A stop at the city center is a must for anyone staying in Salvador da Bahia! You'll be captivated by Salvador's extraordinary architectural heritage and history on this half day
guided city tour. Salvador da Bahia, known as the "Happy City", is considered the cultural capital of
Brazil. From religion to sports, this family friendly sightseeing tour has something for everyone!

Discover the emblematic cities of Rio de Janeiro, Foz do Iguaçu, Salvador and Amazon.

In Rio, you will visit the famous monument to Christ the Redeemer and the Pan de Azúcar mountain, you will also explore the city through a touristic tour. Discover the magnificent Brazilian waterfalls and the bird park in Foz do Iguaçu. In Salvador, a Historical and Cultural City Tour that will delight you. In the Amazon you will have the opportunity to discover the Amazon jungle.

The Rio de Janeiro, Foz do Iguaçu, Salvador and Amazon package includes 11 hotel nights, excursions and transfers from/to the airport and between locations.

We advise our clients to take better advantage of the tours, and how to communicate and interact in all the places visited.

Barra, built in 1536 to protect the Bay of All Saints, in 1698 it gained a lighthouse to guide the arriving vessels, it works until today, the Farol da Barra. We will visit Forte São Diogo, there we will have a wonderful view of Baía de Todos os Santos. We will pass through Corredor da Vitória, Largo do Campo Grande (one of the carnival circuits), and Avenida 7 de Setembro. We will start our walking tour to Pelourinho (Historical Center of Salvador), stopping at Praça Municipal which has a panoramic view of the Lower City (Lacerda Elevator, shops, Porto de Salvador and Mercado Modelo), Praça da Sé, a place that keeps the ruins of first Basilica in Brazil next to the first Archiepiscopal Palace in Salvador. we continue the City Tour towards Largo do Pelourinho, where the Rosário dos Pretos Church and the Casa de Jorge Amado Foundation are located. We continue to the Igreja e Convento de São Francisco (R$5.00 fee).

Folklore Show
Afro-Bahian tradition
Cultural tour
Bahian gastronomy
Folklore show
Capoeira

See the highlights of the 3 million capital of the state of Bahia. Take a private car and walking tour along the beaches from the city to the Pelorinho, the historical center of the town.

Special comfortable and exclusiv tour with a perfect overview of Salvador da Bahia.  Maximum 4 Guests in a party. You privat guide and driver in an SUV air conditioned car. And a guided walking tour through town, we will show you this fantastic city from a local kind of view. Normally we leave around 9 am and return by 4 pm; however, the duration and departure times are subject to your personal needs and wishes .

You will visit all the main attractions of Salvador, including the old town's historical center, the Pelorinho, and the peninsula of Itapagipe with its amazing church, Igreja do Bomfirm, lighthouse, and Fort Monte Serrat, the elevator lacerda, an art-deco elevator that connects the lower to the upper part of Salvador. Lunch is of course a typical baian dish already included.

it is the best way to visit and enjoy Salvador at night time. A City full of joy and happiness that everyone who visit it, fall in love with its beauty.

Special comfortable and exclusiv tour with a good overview of Salvador da Bahia. SUV air conditioned car and walking through town, we will show you this fantastic city from a local kind of view. Normally we leave the harbor around 9 am and return by 4 pm; however, the duration and departure times are subject to your arrival in Salvador da Bahia. This is a small private group with a maximum of 4 travelers. 

You will visit all the main attractions of Salvador, including the old town's historical center, the Pelorinho, and the peninsula of Itapagipe with its amazing church, Igreja do Bomfirm, lighthouse, and Fort Monte Serrat, the elevator lacerda, an art-deco elevator that connects the lower to the upper part of Salvador.

Salvador has the largest African descendent population out of Africa, and it is preserved, better than any other city, the African culture such as food, music, religion and our way of living. Joining this tour is diving into the Bahian tradition.

We show you around and are guiding just you. See Salvador da  Bahia with an insider that knows his way around. Take a private car and walking tour the way you like to experience the city.

You will visit all the main attractions of Salvador, including the old town's historical center, the Pelorinho, and the peninsula of Itapagipe with it´s amazing church, Igreja do Bomfim, lighthouse, and Fort Monte Serrat. You will stop here for a refreshing coconut water.

Then you will drive over to the heart of the city, the old-town, where you park the car in the lower part of the town and then take the elevator lacerda, an art-deco elevator that connects the lower to the upper part of Salvador. Once in the upper part of the city, you will take a walking tour of the the main churches and important buildings. After that, it's down on the train to the Mercado Modelo where you will enjoy a fantastic Bahian lunch (own expense) with stunning views over the harbor.

Discover the emblematic cities of Rio de Janeiro and Salvador.

In Rio, you will visit the famous monument to Christ Redeemer and the mountain Pan de Azúcar, you will also explore the city through a touristic route. In Salvador, a city tour historical and cultural will delight you.

The Rio de Janeiro and Salvador package include eight hotel nights, excursions, and transfers from/to the airport and between locations.

Special comfortable and exclusiv tour with a good overview of Salvador da Bahia. SUV air conditioned car, we will show you this fantastic city from a local kind of view. Normally we leave from your hotel  around 9 am and return by  noon, however, the duration and departure times are subject to your arrival in Salvador da Bahia and traffic. This is a small private group tour with hotel pick up and return with a maximum of 4 travelers. 

You will visit all the main attractions of Salvador, including the old town's historical center, the Pelorinho, and the Peninsula of Itapagipe with its amazing church, Igreja do Bomfirm, lighthouse, and Fort Monte Serrat, the elevator lacerda, an art-deco elevator that connects the lower to the upper part of Salvador.

We invite you to explore the history of the city of Salvador with our excursion HISTORIC CITY TOUR, that will take you to the most outstanding places to learn more about this beautiful city.

You will visit the Farol da Barra, the Upper Town, the city center, the Pelourinho, the Lacerda Elevator viewpoint and the Largo do Pelourinho, just to mention some of the most important attractions

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.

The best way to experience the city of Salvador, dive into its history, culture, religiosity, and the habits of the people of Bahia, is to combine the Upper City and Lower City tours into one Full Day tour (see also the descriptions of the Upper and Lower City tours).
One of my favorite places in the Upper City is the Pelourinho neighborhood, where besides the beauty of the monuments, squares and colonial houses, you can feel the sympathy, energy and joy of the Soteropoletanos - that's how the locals of Salvador are called - who work and live in this lively neighborhood. Maybe you'll be able to experience some action, like Capoeira dancing or a local drum band performing in the streets.
You will have the opportunity to lunch in a cozy, local restaurant and taste one of the delicious regional dishes, such as my favorite, the "moqueca", a stew of fish and or seafood prepared in the African way!
This tour offers you an unforgettable experience with satisfaction guaranteed!

Enjoy the iconic district of Pelourinho , listed By UNESCO like a human being heritage site. Walk through the history and be stunned by the African Bahian atmosphere and its ambiance of life and culture. Salvador boasts the largest community of Africans in Brazil hold, so don't miss this unique glimpse into African heritage and history.

Our Pub Crawl in Salvador offers a truly unique and exciting experience that goes beyond just a fun night out in the city. What sets us apart and makes our activity extraordinary is the immersion into the rich black and Afro-Brazilian culture of Salvador. Here are some reasons why you won't want to miss this opportunity:

1. Authentic Afro-Brazilian Culture: Our Pub Crawl is not just about drinks; it's also about celebrating the city's rich Afro-Brazilian heritage. At each stop, you'll have the chance to delve into the culture, music, and dance of Afro-Brazil, providing an authentic and meaningful experience.

2. Live Music: One of the highlights of our Pub Crawl is the stop at a bar with live music, which can include genres like samba, reggae, or other Afro-Brazilian styles.

3. Off the Beaten Tourist Path: We venture away from the common tourist spots to show you what locals truly do on weekends. You'll experience the real atmosphere of Salvador's nightlife.

The bubbling melting pot of cultural influences and criss-crossing heritage which runs throughout Salvador de Bahia is fascinating to uncover for anyone seeking to grasp this great city. Get ready to enter the music and dance, food, raucous festivals, religion and ever-popular art scene of Bahia which all provide an enchanting snapshot during your tour.

A ‘journey through the ages’ is best begun in the iridescent district of Pelourinho, a UNESCO world heritage site where colorful houses, atmospheric streets and living history are the norm! Visiting the rainbow-like displays on show at São Joaquim’s bustling market is also a must, the perfect place to both haggle your way to a bargain (like a true baianos).

Bahia’s, and indeed Brazil’s African traditions are integral to the identity of the country, with an insight into that particular history and heritage coming through an authentic dance performance at the legendary Miguel Santana Theatre.

Capoira holidays in 3-star Hotel Pousada acomadation with half board.  Privat Capoeira lessons in the hotel, and group lessons with the local capoeira club.

BRAZIL the country of origin of Capoeira and experience the true atmosphere of Capoeira.

Here you get to know the different styles of capoeira and a good overview of ist history.

Training Venter are situated in Abrantes, just 2 miles from the Beach of the coconut palm coast onlx 13 km from Salvador international Airport.

Your day will start with a continental breakfast and a private training in the hotels 5000 sqaure meter gardens. (if you preferer you can train in the afternoon),

You will be training with some of the most famous Capoeira Mestres known in Bahia.

With international experience. This will show and tech you new skills for your Capoeira

Accommodation and Training Camps Location are close together and you have free transport included. The city or beach tour round up your package.

A tour for those who have short time in Salvador, but want to visit the most renowned and remarkable sights of this city. In the morning, we will visit the historic sites of the city, its colonial mansions and monuments, and experience some of the history of Brazil's first capital. Then we will have a quickly Snack at a typical street seller, and savor the unique flavors of Bahian gastronomy. In the afternoon we continue our tour by visiting the region known as Cidade Baixa (outskirts), where we will gaze at the gorgeous landscapes of the port area of all saint´s Bay.

How about visiting the country's first capital with a friend? In addition to getting to know the city well, we give you all the tips and take lots of photos, of course.

Note: City Tour in several languages, inform us after you book. English, Italian, Spanish and German.

This tour was designed for you who love to enjoy your vacation and want to escape the conventional way of doing so, so we created a way that allows you to bring together loved ones and live memorable moments in Bahia.

We help as best we can with photos of the tours.

We pick up and return the customer to their hotel.

We also work with tours to Morro de São Paulo and islands, check prices.

See the highlights of the 3 million person capital of the state of Bahia. Take a private car and walking tour along the beaches from the city to the Pelorinho, or historical center of the town.

Walking around the narrow alleys of Pelourinho, stopping to talk to locals and trying some tasty street food are part of this exciting experience. All this combined with lot’s of information and helpful tips about Salvador and all it’s options.

Get to know Salvador from an authentic and local point of view and at your own pace; without wasting precious time, in this MUST DO itinerary . We will always go out of the traditional route to discover the real city and all the possibilities that has to offer. Trying street food is always part of the fun and we will have plenty of opportunities to do it. I will suggest the best photography spots and you will be able to do it safely with me. Also, I provide you valuable information about all the activities you can do on your own during your stay in the city. If you like to interact with the local community this is also the tour for you.

Get to know the Old Town "Pelorinho" UNESCO  World Cultural Heritage. We pick you up in your Hotel and drive you to the Pelourinho Or meet you at the Elevador Larcerda. Here where we walk the streets of Oldtown and enjoy the colonial flair. We visit the most important churches and see the famous places. Olodums Home of the Band that filmed a video with Michael Jackson. From there we take the lift down to the lower part and have the oppertunity to make some souvenier shopping..

To get to know Bahia, it is necessary to live it, so come and see closely some of our most important cultural manifestations, such as the network pull, Afro dance and capoeira.

Dinner and Folk Show included.

Drinks not included.

Your only commitment is to relax and enjoy this trip through the history of the first capital of Brazil. We took you to your hotel and left for the Farol da Barra, one of the most famous scenery in Salvador. You will get to know nearby great tourist attractions like the Church of San Francisco and the Museum of Mercy. We will also guide you through a pleasant walk through the Historical Center of Salvador and all the colorful magic of Pelourinho.

TCH is the best and most complete option in receptive in Bahia. With a special service, differentiated services and a modern structure, TCH presents to the tourist an even more charming Bahia, always with the joy and hospitality that are marks of the Bahia people. Everything to make each tour an unforgettable experience.

 

How about visiting the country's first capital with a friend? In addition to getting to know the city well, we give you all the tips and take lots of photos, of course.

Note: City Tour in version for Brazilians, language only in Portuguese.

This tour was designed for you who love to enjoy your vacation and want to escape the conventional way of doing so, so we created a way that allows you to bring together loved ones and live memorable moments in Bahia.

We help as best we can with photos of the tours.

We pick up and return the customer to their hotel.

We also work with tours to Morro de São Paulo and islands, check prices.

Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy this 7 hour private tour through Salvador da Bahia, ending at its most beautiful beaches.

Get a glimpse into Salvador's neighborhoods of cobblestone streets, shops and culture on a full-day tour. From sweeping visits at monumental sites to the Historic Town protected by UNESCO, you will see a full mix of what makes Salvador remarkable and turn all around to see the most that the city have in a full day trip with lunch included in your tour.

Explore all of legendary Salvador of Bahia on this 4-hour city tour. The tour is private and comprised of a private service, meaning guests will get to see the city’s most famous sites, like the Barra Fortress and Bahia Lighthouse. Also visit colonial neighborhoods protected by UNESCO, and the Pelourinho, the oldest part of Brazil.

Take an anthropological tour of Salvador da Bahia to learn a bit about the cultural history of Brazil. You'll visit sites of African history and check out a street market founded by enslaved Africans. Lunch is included.
Local Tour to feel and taste the real soul of afro Bahian people.

A city that was born in 1549 has a lot of history to tell. The country's first capital, land of Caramuru and Paraguaçu, will surprise you every meter. A tour that takes you to discover the main historical sites of ancient São Salvador, such as Farol da Barra and Pelourinho, one of the richest urban complexes of Portuguese origin implanted in high relief of the city.

Tips: Take the opportunity to take beautiful pictures during the tour, except in churches, where the use of the flash is not allowed. We recommend the use of light clothes and shoes without heels to walk in Pelourinho (church fees not included).

Are you looking for a different tour in Salvador? Then this half-day Candomblé Mysteries tour is ideal for you. Stop at various places to photograph the daily life of the Favelas and Candomblé. Enjoy stunning views of many of Salvador´s sites and explore the culture through the history.

The tour begins at Farol da Barra, one of the most beautiful scenery in Salvador and where the best carnival in the country begins! Then we will go to the historic center, where we will visit Pelourinho and take a walk through one of the Cultural Heritage of Humanity. After lunch (not included) we will visit the lower city.
Come with us! See the Lacerda Elevator, tie your ribbon at Bonfim Church and take a little bit of Bahia to your home when visiting the Mercado Modelo.

TCH is the best and most complete receptive option in Bahia. With a special service, differentiated services and a modern structure, TCH presents the tourist with an even more charming Bahia, always with the joy and hospitality that are hallmarks of the Bahian people. Everything to make each tour an unforgettable experience.

 

• Stroll along Barra Lighthouse, which marks the entrance to All Saints' Bay.
• Get to know Tororó Dike and the Senhor do Bomfim basilica church, a sanctuary located on the Sacred Hill. Tie your ribbon under the temple railing.
• Experience the transition between the new and the old, passing by the monument that represents the consolidation of the independence of Bahia and the neighborhood of Vitória, formed by the upper-middle and upper classes.
• Explore the churches and historic monuments dating from the early 15th century and preserved to this day in Pelourinho.

This private gastronomic tour is a great opportunity for you to live a fantastic experience in learning how to cook one of the most typical Bahian dishes - the "fish moqueca"! We will visit a local market to know about the typical ingredients and then, go to the Museum of Bahian Gastronomy. Near there, we will attend a local cooking class hosted by a Bahian expert chef.

The Old City of Salvador is an intriguing cultural mix of local Indigenous & African People and European heritage. I feel ready to make your trip the most enjoyable experience.

2 persons minimum. The city of Salvador itself is often referred to as the 'African Soul' of Brazil, as descendants of the first African enslaved have held tight to their African traditions, and these mingle with the colonial influences to compelling effect. The Pelourinho, a bohemian UNESCO protected district in the historic center of Salvador, is renowned for its beautiful colonial architecture, multi-colored houses and steep cobblestone streets. Pelourinho is often called a city within a city because its character is so individual and it's such a highlight of any visit to Salvador. The best way to explore the churches, cafés and music bars is on foot. Although this area was in disrepair until the 90s, it has had substantial investment in restoration and security and is now a charming and safe place for tourists.

2 PEOPLE MINIMUM.  Spend the day exploring the city with a private guide. In the Pelourinho, the historic center of Salvador de Bahia, walk through the area declared world heritage by UNESCO. Learn about the cultural and historical importance of the area through your local guide's commentary. Appreciate and discover those African's influences and culturals peculiarities wich ones turn Salvador so special in Brasil. Board a private vehicle to see other attractions in the area, such as the Bonfim Church and typical places such as the local food market of Sao Joaquim. Complete overview of local culture and history, including the afro-brazilian typical local culture with the Candomblé religion...

2 PERSONS MINIMUM. Fair prices. Spend the day exploring the city with a private guide. In the Pelourinho, the historic center of Salvador de Bahia, walk through the area declared world heritage by UNESCO. Learn about the cultural and historical importance of the area through your local guide's commentary. Board a private vehicle to see other attractions in the area, such as the Bonfim Church and Mont Serrat Fortress, but also typical places such as the local market. Complete overview of local culture and history, including the afro-brazilian typical local culture with the Candomblé religion...

Spend a great time in Salvador da Bahia , privat custom made tour just for you and your personal Interest.

Special comfortable and exclusiv tour with a perfect overview of Salvador da Bahia.  Just fpr your party. You privat guide and driver in an air conditioned car. And a guided walking tour through oldtown, we will show you this fantastic city from a local kind of view. Normally we leave around 9 am and return by 1 pm; however, the duration and departure times are subject to your personal needs and wishes . You will visit all the main attractions of Salvador, including the old town's historical center, the Pelorinho, the elevator lacerda, an art-deco elevator that connects the lower to the upper part of Salvador. Lunch is of course a typical baian dish already included.

Special compact tour with a good overview of Salvador da Bahia. By an air conditioned car and walking through town, we will show you this fantastic city from a local kind of view. The tour is Operated by a German hotel manager, who is living in Bahia since more than 8 years. Normally we leave the harbor around 9 am and return by 4 pm; however, the duration and departure times are subject to your arrival in Salvador da Bahia. This is a small private group with a maximum of 4 travelers. 

You will visit all the main attractions of Salvador, including the old town's historical center, the Pelorinho, and the peninsula of Itapagipe with its amazing church, Igreja do Bomfirm, lighthouse, and Fort Monte Serrat, the elevator lacerda, an art-deco elevator that connects the lower to the upper part of Salvador.  Lunch time is allotted for, but at the customers own expense.

Strolling through the captivating Brazilian coastal city of Salvador da Bahia, we'll discover the secrets of iconic landmarks like the magnificent Rio Branco Palace and the incredible Lacerda Elevator. Later, we will go to the Pelourinho neighborhood, full of mansions from the 17th and 18th centuries that give this area a special charm. You will discover exactly why this area was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status.

Get to know the stories of Brazil from another perspective, have new experiences beyond what we learn in our schools, in addition to the fun that we only find here, walking through the music capital of the country.

Walking on the streets in the Historical District of Salvador feels like being taken back to ancient times in Brazilian history. Visit the first fort that was built at the entrance point of the bay of All Saints to protect the city from an attack. A stop at the city center is a must for anyone staying in Salvador da Bahia!