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Home/Destinations/Salvador da Bahia/Afro-Brazilian Culture

Afro-Brazilian Culture Tours

Feel the heartbeat of Bahia: experiences immersing you in Salvador’s rich Afro-Brazilian heritage — the acrobatic martial art of capoeira, the hypnotic drumming and samba, and the spiritual world of Candomblé. Guided cultural tours and shows reveal the roots, religion, music and dance that make Salvador unique.

144 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Salvador City Tour – Discover Brazil’s First Capital En, It, Es
Salvador Da Bahia
Salvador City Tour – Discover Brazil’s First Capital En, It, Es
5.0(222)·6 hours
from$201/ person
via Viator
Cooking class in Salvador, fun hands on experience with caips
Salvador Da Bahia
Cooking class in Salvador, fun hands on experience with caips
5.0(186)·4 hours
from$66/ person
via Viator
Tour to the Frades Islands and Itaparica, from Salvador - Ba
Salvador Da Bahia
Tour to the Frades Islands and Itaparica, from Salvador - Ba
4.0(145)·8 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
City Tour Salvador Historica
Salvador Da Bahia
City Tour Salvador Historica
4.8(139)·4 hours
from$20/ person
via Viator
City Tour in Salvador, discover the first capital of Brazil - PT
Salvador Da Bahia
City Tour in Salvador, discover the first capital of Brazil - PT
5.0(112)·4–6 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Tour Praia do Forte and Guarajuba, Leaving Salvador-Bahia.
Salvador Da Bahia
Tour Praia do Forte and Guarajuba, Leaving Salvador-Bahia.
4.4(111)·8 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
4h Cooking Class in Salvador with 9 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks
Salvador Da Bahia
4h Cooking Class in Salvador with 9 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks
5.0(95)·3h 30min
from$65/ person
via Viator
Tour to Frades Island and Itaparica - Departure from Salvador
Salvador Da Bahia
Tour to Frades Island and Itaparica - Departure from Salvador
4.7(94)·10 hours
from$51/ 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(85)·8 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Transfer Salvador Airport / Hotel in Salvador
Salvador Da Bahia
Transfer Salvador Airport / Hotel in Salvador
4.9(85)·1–2 hours
from$29/ person
via Viator
Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Capoeira
Salvador Da Bahia
Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Capoeira
5.0(60)·1 hour
from$43/ person
via Viator
Regular Tour to Forte Beach - Leaving Salvador by Bahia Top Turismo
Salvador Da Bahia
Regular Tour to Forte Beach - Leaving Salvador by Bahia Top Turismo
4.6(58)·8 hours
from$28/ person
via Viator
Full-Day Historic Private City Tour of Salvador with Lunch
Salvador Da Bahia
Full-Day Historic Private City Tour of Salvador with Lunch
4.9(53)·8 hours
from$180/ person
via Viator
Private Full-Day African Oriented Salvador Upper & Lower City
Salvador Da Bahia
Private Full-Day African Oriented Salvador Upper & Lower City
5.0(50)·7–8 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Samba
Salvador Da Bahia
Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Samba
5.0(42)·1 hour
from$43/ person
via Viator
3-Hour Private Tour of Salvador Capital Afro-Brazilian
Salvador Da Bahia
3-Hour Private Tour of Salvador Capital Afro-Brazilian
4.9(38)·2–3 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Mysteries of Candomblé: Private Afro-Brazilian Religion Tour
Salvador Da Bahia
Mysteries of Candomblé: Private Afro-Brazilian Religion Tour
4.5(32)·4 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Cultural Night Experience Capoeira, Samba and Drumming
Salvador Da Bahia
Cultural Night Experience Capoeira, Samba and Drumming
5.0(28)·1 hour
from$30/ person
via Viator
Full City Tour Historic and Panoramic
Salvador Da Bahia
Full City Tour Historic and Panoramic
4.8(26)·8 hours
from$180/ person
via Viator
Catamaran Direct Boat to/from Morro de São Paulo
Salvador Da Bahia
Catamaran Direct Boat to/from Morro de São Paulo
3.2(24)·2 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Salvador African Heritage Private City Tour Including Afro Museum
Salvador Da Bahia
Salvador African Heritage Private City Tour Including Afro Museum
4.6(23)·4 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Historical and Cultural Full Day Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Salvador Da Bahia
Historical and Cultural Full Day Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
5.0(20)·8–9 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Exclusive & Private Walking Tour in Salvador 2 hours
Salvador Da Bahia
Exclusive & Private Walking Tour in Salvador 2 hours
5.0(20)·3 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Morro de São Paulo Tour, Leaving Salvador-Bahia.
Salvador Da Bahia
Morro de São Paulo Tour, Leaving Salvador-Bahia.
4.6(19)·8 min–12 min
from$88/ person
via Viator
Cachoeira Countryside Flavor Private Tour from Salvador
Salvador Da Bahia
Cachoeira Countryside Flavor Private Tour from Salvador
5.0(15)·10 hours
from$220/ person
via Viator
Authentic Bars Tour in Santo Antônio Beyond the Carmo!
Salvador Da Bahia
Authentic Bars Tour in Santo Antônio Beyond the Carmo!
5.0(14)·3h 30min
from$20/ person
via Viator
Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Drumming
Salvador Da Bahia
Cultural Treasure of Salvador - Drumming
4.8(13)·1 hour
from$43/ person
via Viator
Ilhas Maravilhas Frades and Itaparica Full Day Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Salvador Da Bahia
Ilhas Maravilhas Frades and Itaparica Full Day Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
3.7(13)·8–9 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Morro de São Paulo Full Day Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Salvador Da Bahia
Morro de São Paulo Full Day Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
4.5(13)·11–12 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Bahia Noite - Folklore and Dinner Show, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Salvador Da Bahia
Bahia Noite - Folklore and Dinner Show, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
4.8(10)·4 hours
from$118/ person
via Viator
Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience
Salvador Da Bahia
Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience
4.5(10)·5 hours
from$161/ person
via Viator
Candomblé: Religious,social Focus and Community visits
Salvador Da Bahia
Candomblé: Religious,social Focus and Community visits
4.9(8)·9 min–13 min
from$150/ person
via Viator
Morro de São Paulo Day Trip from Salvador
Salvador Da Bahia
Morro de São Paulo Day Trip from Salvador
4.8(5)·10 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Private Capoeira Class in Salvador
Salvador Da Bahia
Private Capoeira Class in Salvador
5.0(4)·3 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Exclusive Salvador City Tour with Beachtime Swim Stop
Salvador Da Bahia
Exclusive Salvador City Tour with Beachtime Swim Stop
5.0(4)·7 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
Savour Salvador Food Tour with 12+ Tastings
Salvador Da Bahia
Savour Salvador Food Tour with 12+ Tastings
5.0(3)·4 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Cruise Ship Special Private Tour Salvador da Bahia Historic Old Town Bonfim and Barra
Salvador Da Bahia
Cruise Ship Special Private Tour Salvador da Bahia Historic Old Town Bonfim and Barra
5.0(3)·6 hours
from$172/ person
via Viator
Bahia Bites Salvador Food Tour with 12+ Tastings
Salvador Da Bahia
Bahia Bites Salvador Food Tour with 12+ Tastings
5.0(2)·4 hours
from$79/ person
via Viator
Historical City Tour of Pelourinho and Panoramic City Tour
Salvador Da Bahia
Historical City Tour of Pelourinho and Panoramic City Tour
4.0(2)·9 hours
from$53/ person
via Viator
Ivan Bahia, Cachoeira & Recôncavo Cultural Heritage full day-tour from Salvador
Salvador Da Bahia
Ivan Bahia, Cachoeira & Recôncavo Cultural Heritage full day-tour from Salvador
5.0(2)·7–9 hours
from$452/ person
via Viator
Salvador Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
Salvador Da Bahia
Salvador Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
5.0(1)·2 hours
from$5/ person
via Viator
Ivan Bahia's TOP Cachoeira & Recôncavo Cultural Heritage day-tour from Salvador
Salvador Da Bahia
Ivan Bahia's TOP Cachoeira & Recôncavo Cultural Heritage day-tour from Salvador
5.0(1)·10 hours
from$395/ person
via Viator
Brazilian Tasting experience Amazing Foods of Salvador da Bahia
Salvador Da Bahia
Brazilian Tasting experience Amazing Foods of Salvador da Bahia
3 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Shore excursion privat city tour in Salvador Bahia
Salvador Da Bahia
Shore excursion privat city tour in Salvador Bahia
6 hours
from$159/ person
via Viator
Ivan Bahia, Salvador, for Cruise Ship Travelers, cultural and historic discovery
Salvador Da Bahia
Ivan Bahia, Salvador, for Cruise Ship Travelers, cultural and historic discovery
6–8 hours
from$175/ person
via Viator
From Salvador to Praia do Forte Day trip get to know the coconut coast
Salvador Da Bahia
From Salvador to Praia do Forte Day trip get to know the coconut coast
8 hours
from$182/ person
via Viator
Frades Island and Itaparica Trip Experience Salvador/BA
Salvador Da Bahia
Frades Island and Itaparica Trip Experience Salvador/BA
9 hours
from$56/ person
via Viator

Afro-Brazilian Culture in Salvador da Bahia — FAQ

What is capoeira?
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art form blending martial arts, dance, acrobatics and music, born in Bahia among enslaved Africans, and a vibrant part of Salvador’s culture.
What is Candomblé?
Candomblé is an Afro-Brazilian religion rooted in West African Yoruba traditions, with deities (orixás), rituals and music; respectful guided tours offer insight into its world.
How can you experience Afro-Brazilian culture in Salvador?
Through capoeira demonstrations, drumming and samba shows, Candomblé-focused tours, Afro-Brazilian roots city tours, and visits to cultural centres and the Pelourinho.

More things to do in Salvador da Bahia

Pelourinho & City TourBay of All Saints & Islands