Private Walking Tour of Salvador Pelourinho
Description
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.
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Itinerary
Discover all the secrets of the historic center of Salvador da Bahia and the Pelourinho neighborhood when you take our fantastic walking tour.
We will have a view from the top of the Conceição Hydraulic Elevator – which has been on an electrical system for a long time – and in the past popularly called “Parafuso”, it was the first urban elevator in the world. When it opened in 1873, it was also the tallest, at 63 meters. It connects Bairro do Comércio to Cidade Alta, in a journey of approximately 20 seconds. That's when there's no queue. So, on party days in that area, be prepared because the elevator is used as everyday public transport by those who live in the city.
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.
The place where the Fallen Cross Monument is located has a lot of history, with different opinions. That was where the Sé Church stood, demolished to make way for the tram (1933). If you follow the trails that pass through Rua Chile, they will take you exactly there, Praça da Cruz Caída. Inaugurated in 1999, Cruz Caída pays homage to the disappearance of this former Cathedral Church, the Primatial of Brazil.
Terreiro de Jesus is a square of great historical and cultural importance located in the Historic Center of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
It took three years and eight months of renovation. But do you know how long it took to build? EIGHTEEN. YEARS! Yes, 18 years! Built since 1657, this gem located in the heart of Pelourinho is back in everyday life and in the faith of Bahia and around the world. The Cathedral is one of the most important sacred buildings in Colonial Brazil, a testimony to the country's history and Catholicism.
Built between the 17th and 18th centuries, the Church and Convent of São Francisco are classified as one of the Seven Wonders of Portuguese Origin in the World and listed by IPHAN. Its 18th century Portuguese tiles reproduce the birth of Saint Francis and are adorned with wooden carvings molded with gold powder and with Brazilian baroque symbols: leaves, pelicans, flowers, little angels.
We end our tour at the most famous points on our circuit where Michael Jackson recorded his iconic video clip.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(315)
Facundo took us to explore the historic center. It was wonderful and he demonstrated great knowledge about the history of the city and Brazil. I did the tour with my mother, who walks a bit slower, and Facundo was very patient and attentive to our needs. It was an excellent option for greater flexibility. At no point did he make us feel rushed and he offered many options and recommendations for the rest of our trip.
A fantastic informative tour - Adilson was so passionate about his city and knowledgeable- we learned so much about the African history and its impact. Recommended restaurants were spot on ! Definitely recommend and enjoy !
unforgettable highlight of Salvador. Our guide Adnelson was amazing — engaging, knowledgeable, and truly brought the history to life with every step. As visitors of African descent, we especially valued the rich cross-cultural exchanges, which made the experience feel deeply personal and meaningful. We would highly recommend this as a number one tour in Salvador — insightful, moving, and not to be missed.
We had a lovely walk of the old town with Enrique who changed our meeting place so it would be more convenient for us. He gave us the somewhat sad history of Salvador which we found illuminating and made the occasional cooling off stop which included a delicious gelato stop. All in all a lovely morning.
Shout out to the amazing network behind this tour, everything was organized seamlessly and thoughtfully put together. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable, covering both the history and present in a way that made everything click. I appreciated how they answered all my questions and even gave personalized recommendations. Definitely a great experience all around and highly recommended.
The guide was very knowledgeable and took us around Pelourinho and the other parts of Salvador. A great tour to do on your first day here in order to understand how the city works and where to go. The guide spoke very good french and english and gave us advice for the rest of the trip, with regards to activities and restaurants. Also explained how to deal with locals and stay safe. I would highly recommend him!
The guide Carlos is an excellent professional. We made a lovely walk through the streets of Salvador. He told us about the city, explained details of the history and culture of the place, typical meals, gave tips where to go and what to do in the other days we were there. It was wonderful. We were very happy with the guide Carlos.
We've done several self tours with GPS and other vendors. This one did not talk to us at all and it did not give us GPS on going directions as we were going. Instead it was a static view of where it was with no idea how far we were going to go . Would not do this again
Senhor, sua colocação não fez sentido. Todos nossos guias passam pelas paradas do tour e falam sobre o local. Não consegui entender bem o que não o agradou.
Wonderful tour with Facundo. Totally recommended to know pelourinho Recommended excellent places to continue knowing
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Grand tour. If you want to know part of the history of Salvador do it with Salvador. You won't regret it. I was going to walk the pelourinho alone... good thing I hired this tour... impeccable.
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