Brazil · SALVADOR & PELOURINHO
Every itinerary has one day too few. These 15 salvador & pelourinho tours are the ones to give it to, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes rather than an evening.
Door-to-door round-trip transfers in Salvador, Bahia with a comfortable van, punctual drivers, and easy airport to hotel logistics for $40.
“The service was a bit too expensive, but the company delivered everything as hired (on-time pick-up, comfortable vehicle, door to door transfer)”
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.”
A hands-on cooking class in Salvador da Bahia with Chef Karla, market shopping, caipirinhas, pão de queijo, moqueca, and brigadeiro, all in one meal.
“The experience was fantastic. Karla is an amazing person and guide. She communicated with me before the experience to change the menu (because I told her that I'm not a seafood lover). It was a 100% personalized experience. Thank you for your time, kindness, and knowledge. Everything was perfect.”
Schooner day trip from Salvador to Ilha dos Frades and Itaparica with a guide and fruit. Frades entry fee extra.
“buen paseo, recomiendo hacer...hay que bajar chalana itaparica, faltaría muelle..y recomiendo almorzar a la carta ya que es buffet..”
Shared, air-conditioned transfer from Salvador Airport to Bahia’s north coast resorts, with name-sign pickup and flexible shared stops.
“Excellent transportation, the vehicle that took us was a new Van and the driver super quiet and very attentive. Punctuality at the reception, waiting for us at the landing gate, as well as the vehicle already be waiting for us at the exit of the terminal.Auto-translated”
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.”
8-hour schooner tour from Salvador to Ilha dos Frades and Itaparica with sea views, swimming time, buffet lunch stop, and live music.
Day trip from Salvador to Projeto Tamar in Praia do Forte and Praia de Guarajuba beach, with optional turtle entry and A/C transport.
“Great beach and excellent food. Went on the optional buggy ride but would not recommend it if you are looking for adventure. The turtle conservation centre was interesting and worth a visit.”
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.”
Shared airport-to-hotel transfer in Salvador, Bahia. Meet after baggage, ride in AC vehicles, smooth timing with your flight.
“Pessoal super educado, já estavam aguardando quando cheguei, motorista super educado, nota 10 o serviço !!”
Schooner day trip from Salvador to Ilha dos Frades with a guide and fruit snack, about 5 hours on the beach, snorkel options, entry fees extra.
“O passeio deveria ter uma descrição melhor. Eu comprei apenas para Frades e fui junto com que foi para Frades/Itaparica. Obviamente que fui prejudicado, tanto na parte financeira, porque os passeios custavam o mesmo preço, tanto pelo tempo, porque tive que dividi-lo como se estivesse no passeio duplo. Me senti lesado, principalmente por ter que esperar, na volta,por quase uma hora as pessoas que optaram pelos dois passeios.”
Hands-on Salvador da Bahia cooking class in a real home kitchen. Learn 9 recipes like moqueca and farofa, plus unlimited drinks.
“The best host Karla collected us at the market and at her home we cooked made cocktails and relaxed totally. A wonderful 5 star experience. I'd do it all again. Book it asap..”
Walk Salvador’s Pelourinho with a bilingual guide, ride the historic Lacerda Elevator, and visit grand churches and landmarks, UNESCO style.
“We had scheduled private tour for me and my husband and guide was a no-show! He later says he was there but we got to meeting point way before meeting time. If you choose to use this company and tour be 200% clear with guide where to meet EXACT LOCATION!”
2.5-hour walk through Salvador and Pelourinho, from Rio Branco Palace and Lacerda Elevator to UNESCO streets and São Francisco church.
“The tour was a leisurely stroll around the beautiful Pelourinho neighborhood. The guide shared interesting information about the history and culture of Salvador and its inhabitants. While I enjoyed the tour, it felt like it could have been more substantive in the number of sights covered. Also the cost felt too high — possibly double the value of the tour as it structured at present.”
African roots in Salvador on a 3-hour walking tour, from Terreiro de Jesus to Olodum, with capoeira, samba, and guided storytelling.
“Excellent, great historical overview. He was patient, allowed us to guide the tour at times. Took us to three museums. Great job.”
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