Private Salvador City Tour - Driving & Walking
Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will start our tour at the Farol da Barra, where we will enjoy the spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean and the entrance to the bay. This neighborhood was the first Portuguese settlement in America.
Pelourinho, the old city of Salvador, was built in the Cidade Alta (upper city), as an acropolis. We will discover the extraordinary history and architecture of Salvador, as well as the rich mix of cultures that makes it such a unique city in all of Brazil. You will be taken on an in-depth adventure through its historical center, with its pastel colored houses and streets paved in cobllestones, home of the first capital of Brazil.
Formerly, the chapel of the largest Jesuit seminary outside Rome, the Basilica Cathedral is currently considered one of the most beautiful churches of Brazil decorated in baroque & mannerist styles. Its sacristy is considered the largest in South America.
The first church & Monastary built by the Franciscans in South America is one of the most stunning decorated baroque style churches in Brazil. The opulent interior features ceder woodcarvings, covered in gold leaf. This church houses the largest collection of Portuguese tiles outside of Portugal.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
My car is a black Toyota Corolla XEI 2023. For larger groups, I can provide a confortable van for transportation. I can pick up travelers at hotel, in the Old Town or at the Cruise Ship Terminal. For hotels outside the area specified above, I charge a fee for pick up and drop off at the hotel.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(8)
It was a fantastic private tour on the 6th Jan 2026 . From this tour ,the guider Carlos intrduced full history of Salvador. We have been to a lot of hot spots sightseeings: The crowded narrow stones paved lane with full colours of cultural to represent african immigration religions, cousines,dancing singings . sea view high platform colum with unbalanced Jesus cross damage imagin, hand made african clothes arts ,etc The most touched me is the song : they don't care sung by MJ was in here produced and one house balkon and walls still hung MJ photo to memorize pop king ....so much unforgetable deep history made me touched ...
Hello Helen! Thank you so much for your review! I loved doing the city tour with you, we had a great time together. Thank you for visiting my city. I wish you all the best!
Carlos is a guide who speaks French well He knows the story of Bahia , who tells us with passion: the Candomblé , the capoeira , the percussion , the whole Affrobresilian culture It was a beautiful discovery I recommend it.
Bonjour Christine ! Merci beaucoup pour votre évaluation ! Je suis ravie que Bruno et vous ayez apprécié mes tours à Salvador ! J'ai passé un excellent moment en votre compagnie également. Merci bien !
A private tour tailored to your interests as well as highlighting all the places of interest to see in Salvador. Carlos speaks excellent English and French as well as his native language of Portuguese and is well-educated in the history of Brazil. If you want to learn about Salvador and Brazilian life and culture or have an exquisite shopping experience, this the tour to take.
Hello Mrs & Mrs. Shaw! What a pleasure to guide you both! I enjoyed every minute we were together! Thank you for your visit! I wish you all the best!
We enjoyed touring with Gabriela. She is a wonderful tour guide. You can tell that she loves doing what she does.
Hello Mrs. Janetta! I am happy to hear that your tour with my partner Gabriela was wonderful! Thank you very much for your review! I wish the couple all the best. Carlos Eduardo
Tour was excellent we enjoyed the city and the information Ana gave us. Was really good to see the bands, eat acaraje, laque a and drink coconut water with lemon. The city at night was really cool and beautiful. Strongly recommend this tour. Ana was a really good guide we really appreciate ver patience and care.
Thank you so much for your review Ivan! We wish you all the best!
Salvador is a wonderful city and having the option to make a trip through its streets and car stories is wonderful. Even more for people with mobility difficulties, this inclusive tour democratizes access to Salvador. I recommend to all my friends on TripAdvisor
Agradeço muito, Rafael! Foi um prazer trabalhar com a sua família. Voltem sempre a Salvador!
Wonderful, enlightening and carefully planned tours by the service provider. Careful guide, provider of useful information. Valeu
Muito obrigado Sr. Roberto! Foi um prazer ter guiado a sua família em minha cidade natal, Salvador. Desejo tudo de bom para vocês!
