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Salvador with Kids: The Best Family Itinerary

Salvador is fun for families, with colourful streets, boat trips and sea turtles. Here is how to spend a family trip in Bahia — with the best-rated kid-friendly tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Pelourinho colours
  2. 2Bay schooner cruise
  3. 3Praia do Forte turtles
  4. 4Drumming show

Colourful Pelourinho

Explore the lively old town.

Bay schooner cruise

Sail to island beaches.

Turtles & rhythm

Praia do Forte turtles and drumming.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Salvador da Bahia — prices per person.

Tour to Frades Island and Itaparica - Departure from Salvador
Salvador Da Bahia
Tour to Frades Island and Itaparica - Departure from Salvador
4.7(62)·10 timer
fra$51/ person
via Viator
Transfer to Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte or Waves Bahia
Salvador Da Bahia
Transfer to Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte or Waves Bahia
5.0(99)·2 timer
fra$52/ person
via Viator
Private Full-Day Tour - Salvador's Lower & Upper City
Salvador Da Bahia
Private Full-Day Tour - Salvador's Lower & Upper City
5.0(54)·7 timer
fra$130/ person
via Viator
Schooner Trip Only Ilha dos Frades, Leaving Salvador-Bahia.
Salvador Da Bahia
Schooner Trip Only Ilha dos Frades, Leaving Salvador-Bahia.
4.2(81)·8 timer
fra$39/ person
via Viator
Transfer Iberostar Waves Bahia / Praia do Forte - Private
Salvador Da Bahia
Transfer Iberostar Waves Bahia / Praia do Forte - Private
4.9(98)·1 time
fra$50/ person
via Viator
Exclusive & Private Walking Tour in Pelourinho Salvador 3 hours
Salvador Da Bahia
Exclusive & Private Walking Tour in Pelourinho Salvador 3 hours
5.0(20)·3 timer
fra$75/ person
via Viator
Paradise Morro de São Paulo Island Tour from Salvador
Salvador Da Bahia
Paradise Morro de São Paulo Island Tour from Salvador
4.2(30)·10 timer
fra$90/ person
via Viator
Praia do Forte Full Day Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Salvador Da Bahia
Praia do Forte Full Day Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
4.4(34)·9 timer
fra$38/ person
via Viator

Salvador with kids — FAQ

Is Salvador good for kids?
Yes — the colourful Pelourinho, the bay schooner cruises, the sea turtles at Praia do Forte and the lively drumming and dance make Salvador a fun family destination.
What are the best things to do in Salvador with children?
Top family picks are a Bay of All Saints boat trip, the Praia do Forte turtles, exploring the colourful Pelourinho, and a drumming or capoeira show.
Is Praia do Forte good for families?
Yes — its calm beaches, natural pools and the Tamar turtle project make Praia do Forte a great family day trip from Salvador.

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