Private Full-Day African Oriented Salvador Upper & Lower City

Itinerary 1 itinerary

Day 1

Pick-up available: Pick-up point: . Beyond specified area: Transfer services are not available beyond the specified pick-up/drop-off area, I will pick you at your hotel or place of your choice with an executive car
Attractions and Activities: Santo Antonio da Barra fort and Nautic Museum (Free entry) We will start our learning &discovering experience at the iconic Lighthouse of Barra, located in Santo Antônio Fort, where we will walk around the place taking great pictures and enjoying the breeze. This is the entrance of the Bay of All Saints. 20 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Porto da Barra (Free entry) This is where the Portuguese Thomé de Souza founded Salvador! The most democratic beach of the city, warm and calm waters, where you find all kinds of people. I strongly recommend to spend a morning or come back during the sunset. 15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Forte de Santa Maria (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) The Fort now holds the Espaço Pierre Verger of Baian Photography
Attractions and Activities: Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Vitoria (Free entry) One of the oldest churches in Brazil and a great view of the Bay of All Saints+ views from the Community Vila Brandão 15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Monastery of St. Benedict (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) In this church we have beautiful Gregorian music during Sundays
Attractions and Activities: Square Two July (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) This important square celebrates Baian Independence
Attractions and Activities: Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora da Piedade (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Right in front of the Portuguese Library and across from Saint Peter Church
Attractions and Activities: Praca Castro Alves (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Iconic place with interesting buildings
Attractions and Activities: Cathedral of Salvador (At your own expense) The Cathedral is consider one of the most important churches of Brazil and it was the 4th temple done by the jesuits in Salvador on the 17th Century and has a magnificent collection of Sacred Art. 20 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Praça Thomé de Souza (Ticket included) Here we are at the top of the hill, were the first Capital of Brazil was built. In this square we have the famous Lacerda Elevator from the 19th Century that connects the Lower and the High City. Rio Branco Palace that was the headquarters of the first Governor of Brazil, Thomé de Souza, the City Hall and the Casa de Camara where the municipal administration still works. We will start to explore the Historical Center Pelourinho by foot, visiting the Cathedral and São Francisco of Assis Convent & Church. We have time for street food or a restaurant. This is the chance to interact with local people diving into our daily life. 4 hr(s)
Attractions and Activities: 方济会教堂 (At your own expense) Built in the beginning of the 18th Century, the Church & Convent of São Francisco is one of the Seven Wonders of Portuguese Origin in the Word . Beautiful tiles and jacaranda wood plus lots of gold and paintings from local artists makes part of this outstanding complex. 20 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Pelourinho (Free entry) The famous Square where nowadays lays the Foundation Casa Jorge Amado, one of my favorites writers and also where Michael Jackson performed with Olodum the song “They don't really care about us” 15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Afro Brasileiro Museum (At your own expense) Great place to lear about our history 20 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Dique de Tororo (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Orixas by baian artist Tati Moreno
Attractions and Activities: Sorveteria da Ribeira (Free entry) I suggest to stop here to try the ice cream. 20 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Senhor Do Bonfim (Free entry) Time to dive into the baian feith 20 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Monte Serrat (Sao Felipe) fort (Free entry) Another great view of the Upper City 15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Ponta do Humaita (Free entry) Spectacular view of the city & Monteserrat Church. Great place for pictures. 15 min(s)


*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.