Brazil · HISTORY TOURS IN SALVADOR & BAHIA
The 10 best history tours in Salvador & Bahia you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Explore Salvador’s Pelourinho on a 2.5-hour small-group walk with historic sights, Afro-Brazilian culture, ocean views, and local tips.
“Eduardo was very keen on showing additional individual preferences. The tour was really helpful to make the best of Salvador for that view days. He gave helpful tips what to do.”
Explore Salvador’s African heritage through historic churches, Afro-Brazilian religion, Orixá sculptures, Pelourinho, lunch, and a private guide.
“Vagner e Josuel know a lot about Salvador and it’s history. They gave us a very professional and organized tour in a nice pace for us to enjoy calmly every spot of this beautiful and vibrant city. They also gave us tips on where to eat and events where we could have some fun. Almost at the end of the tour they brought us to a local restaurant where we’ve tried some of the delicious and unique food from Bahia. I’ve enjoyed a lot and will recommend this tour to my friends.”
Explore Salvador’s forts, churches, Pelourinho, local food, and Bahian culture on an 8-hour private city tour with lunch.
“We had a wonderful day learning about this unique and special city. Our guide was well informed and very personable.”
Review of Salvador’s full-day city tour, from Barra and Bonfim to Pelourinho, with practical advice on cost, guides, languages, and stops.
“Marcus was excellent!! Very knowledgeable on the history. This tour takes the full 8 hours ( with lunch) well worth the day!”
Explore Salvador’s historic center, São Francisco Church, Pelourinho, and Bahia’s past on a private five-hour guided tour.
“Very interesting tour. A great experience with our guide Joao Luz who gave us a lot of informations about the history and culture of Salvador and Bahia. It has been a pleasure to visit together the most interesting part of the city, having the chance to learn a lot about the origin and traditions of the local people. Highly recommended!!”
Review of Salvador’s private African heritage tour, with Pelourinho, Afro-Brazilian sites, guide quality, museum caveats, and value at $110.
“Truly incredible tour. The tour guide knew so much and was able to answer all my questions. I liked that I got to see a lot of sights and learn a lot of interesting history in a short amount of time.”
Review of Salvador’s four-hour historic city tour, with hotel pickup, Pelourinho, Lacerda Elevator views, guide tips, and honest drawbacks.
“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.”
Review of Salvador’s Quilombo Afro Heritage Tour, with Santo Amaro, Kaonge workshops, local lunch, hotel pickup, and practical booking advice.
“Vicent foi incrível, ele manteve a conversa, seja sobre a turnê ou sua própria experiência. Ele era muito qualificado.”
Explore Bahia’s Quilombo Kaonge, make manioc flour, meet a community elder, enjoy lunch, and visit colonial Cachoeira from Salvador.
“The tour guide was absolutely excellent and extremely knowledgeable but I felt like for the price and activities we did at the Quilombo the tour was a bit of a disappointment. The activities and things were just a few basic demonstrations which I felt like was not much for the price. This was the cheapest Quilombo tour I found though so make that what you will.”
Explore Salvador’s churches, forts, beaches, markets, and museums on a private six-hour shore tour with port pickup and a local guide.
“Marcus Frencel was excellent. Caring, so well informed, erudite and enthusiastic. A star. We would recommend Marcus as the Salvador guide to any English German or Portuguese speaking travellers. Nick Hood.”
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