The 13 Best City Tours in Salvador

1.Salvador City Tour – Discover Brazil’s First Capital En, It, Es

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $176Our pick

See Salvador’s best views, Afro-Brazilian faith sites, markets, and Pelourinho in a private 6-hour tour with top-rated guides.

“Our guide was very knowledgable and knew detailed the African and multi-cultural history of Salvador. He was also a great photographer allowing us to return with beautiful memories of our time in this incredible city. My husband does not speak Portuguese and his English was on-point. Highly recommended.”

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2.Private City Tour in Salvador

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $120

A private 4-hour Salvador tour that hits Pelourinho, São Francisco, Lacerda Elevator, Farol da Barra, Porto da Barra and Mercado Modelo, in air-con comfort.

“Toured the lower section of the city. Great sights, guide was personable and knowledgeable. Also aided in finding specific gifts for grandchildren.”

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3.Afro-Brazilian Roots Private City Tour in Salvador

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 88 reviews · 6 hours · from $150

Private 6-hour Afro-Brazilian Roots tour in Salvador with Yemayá, markets, acarajé tasting, Candomblé visit, and seaside lunch.

“Absolutely phenomenal! The guide was excellent! Her cultural knowledge was so thorough. She was great. Would definitely recommend to anyone coming to Salvador.”

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4.Historical African oriented City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $190

Half-day African heritage tour in Salvador da Bahia: black church, Afro-Brazilian museum, Dique de Tororo, Lacerda and Pelourinho.

“Andres was very knowledgeable and an excellent tour guide- he seemed to know everyone in Salvador! He brought the stories and the things we saw to life through his vivid descriptions. Great tour guide!”

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5.Full-Day Historic Private City Tour of Salvador with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $170

Private full-day tour of Salvador with lunch, guided stops at Bonfim, Pelourinho, Cathedral, Lacerda Elevator, and historic views.

“Andre was our guide and he was awesome. I have some physical issues and he was kind, knowledgeable and flexible. We loved every minute and would recommend this to anyone.”

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6.Private Full-Day Tour – Salvador’s Lower & Upper City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $125

Private 7-hour Salvador tour with ocean views, Orixá art, Ribeira ice cream, Bonfim ribbons, panoramic forts, cathedral and Pelourinho.

“We had an amazing tour of Salvador with Carlos, he spoke English very well, we learned so much history of Salvador and Brazil from Carlos. He took us to a fabulous place for lunch. He was so patient as I had a leg brace from a knee surgery, he was mindful of having me rest while walking and assisted with stairs. Thank you Carlos, it was an amazing day!”

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7.Private Full-Day African Oriented Salvador Upper & Lower City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $140

Private full-day Salvador tour linking lighthouse, Pelourinho and Afro-Brazilian sites with free viewpoints and guided walking, from $140.

“Gabriela is an excellent tour guide! She seems to know everything about a complex and fascinating city. Her love of the food, culture and history of the place is impressive, and she communicates very well.”

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8.Full City Tour Historic and Panoramic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $180

See Salvador’s top sights in 8 hours, with A/C comfort, expert guiding, big-photo views, and time in Pelourinho, Bonfim, Mercado Modelo, and more.

“Marcus was excellent!! Very knowledgeable on the history. This tour takes the full 8 hours ( with lunch) well worth the day!”

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9.Anthropological City Tour with Lunch IN 6 HOURS

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 6 hours · from $150

A 6-hour anthropological walk in Salvador through UNESCO Pelourinho, markets, candomblé sites, and an included feijoada lunch in Garcia.

“Superbe excursion, j’ai passé une journée enrichissante et sympathique”

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10.Salvador African Heritage Private City Tour Including Afro Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $110

Private 4-hour Salvador tour on African heritage, featuring UNESCO Pelourinho, the Church of the Rosary of the Black People, Benin House, and Afro Brasileiro Museum.

“Stepping into that church will always stay on my mind forever! Also listening to the guide describing the story of the religious statues in the lake moved me. I will definitely come back for a longer visit.”

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11.Private City Tour of Salvador da Bahia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $118

Private 6 hour tour of Salvador da Bahia with hotel pickup, big viewpoint stops, Pelourinho, Lacerda Elevator, Mercado Modelo lunch time.

“Fue un recorrido excelente y Marcos fue espectacular, estuvo en todos los detalles, nos explico todo superbien. Un guia de primer nivel”

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12.Historic City Tour in Salvador

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 17 reviews · 4 hours · from $24Best value

4-hour Salvador tour: Barra Lighthouse, Lacerda Elevator bay views, Pelô and Pelourinho UNESCO. Hotel pickup plus multilingual guide.

“We made this reservation for a tour in Spanish. But everyone else on the tour was Portuguese - so we were the only spanish-speaking people on the bus. Then the tour guide told us he would do the tour in Portuguese, but with a few short pieces of information in Spanish. We were also disappointed that most of the historic sites were "drive-by" or "walk-by" (without time to enter). So by the end of the tour, we really learned very little about Salvador de Bahia.”

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13.Afro-Brazilian Roots city Tour in Salvador with lunch at Favela

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $180

Afro-Brazilian roots tour in Salvador with hotel pickup, museum stops, a Candomblé terreiro visit, and lunch at Favela Gamboa.

“A Soulful Journey Through Salvador’s Afro-Brazilian Heart If you’re seeking a tour that goes far beyond sightseeing and dives deep into the soul of Salvador, the Afro Brazilian Roots City Tour with Monia is an absolute must. From start to finish, our day was a masterclass in history, resilience, and cultural pride. Monia, a native Bahian and deeply knowledgeable guide, brought every moment to life with her insider perspective on Afro-Brazilian traditions. Her storytelling was rich, layered, and full of reverence for the people and practices that have shaped Salvador’s identity. One of the most moving stops was our visit to a Candomblé Terreiro, where we learned about the sacred…”

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