Bahian Food Tours
Savour the flavours of Bahia: a food tour through Salvador sampling the region’s distinctive Afro-Brazilian cuisine — acarajé (black-eyed-pea fritters), moqueca (seafood stew in dendê palm oil), cocada sweets and caipirinhas. Tastings and cooking classes reveal one of Brazil’s most flavourful and storied culinary traditions.
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Bahian Food Tour in Salvador da Bahia — FAQ
What food is Salvador famous for?
Salvador is known for Bahian cuisine, including acarajé (black-eyed-pea fritters), moqueca (seafood stew with dendê palm oil and coconut), vatapá, cocada sweets and caipirinhas.
What is acarajé?
Acarajé is a beloved Bahian street food: a deep-fried black-eyed-pea fritter split and filled with spicy shrimp, vatapá and salad, sold by baianas in traditional dress.
Are Salvador food tours worth it?
Yes — a guided food tour or cooking class is a delicious way to discover Bahia’s unique Afro-Brazilian flavours and the stories behind them.