Walking on the streets in the Historical District of Salvador feels like being taken back to ancient times in Brazilian history. Visit the first fort that was built at the entrance point of the bay of All Saints to protect the city from an attack. A stop at the city center is a must for anyone staying in Salavador da Bahia!
Highlights
- City tour of historical Salvador
- Barra Lighthouse
- Teatro and Balé de Castro Alves
- Historical Center of Pelourinho
- Knowledgeable guide
- Hotel pickup and dropoff
What You Can Expect
Historical Salvador City Tour
The streets of Central Salvador take tourists back to the beginnings of Brazil. Your tour begins at the Barra Lighthouse, passes the Teatro Castro Alves, home to the Bahian Symphony Orchestra and on to the Balé (ballet) de Castro Alves. The Forte de São Pedro and Praça Castro Alves are on route to the Historical Center of Pelourinho, which offers something to see along every street. Don't miss out on the historical churches, cafes, restaurants, shops and pastel-hued buildings.
With more than a thousand houses, churches and monuments built since the 16th century, Salvador makes up the greatest collection of Baroque architectural heritage in Latin America.
Customer Reviews
June 2013
Wonderful tour -learned so muchabout the city. Our guide was so nice and very informative.
Patricia W
USA
April 2012
My husband and I were the only ones on this excellent tour, the guide was well informed and customized the tour to our specific interest.
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