Salvador Walking Tour Through Pelourinho
Description
Welcome! Discover Salvador's historic center with the help of a certified local guide and make your visit to our city unforgettable. Explore the cobblestone streets among the various old and colorful houses of the historic center. Learn the history behind each building and understand the local customs, culture, and gastronomy; above all, be assured of a safe and enjoyable visit. This tour is designed for those who want to explore our city in a more compact way, without sacrificing quality content.
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Itinerary
Introduction with a view of All Saints Bay and its 56 islands.
The place where our country began as an official administration: The old governor's palace, the first city council chamber, the first prison, and also the first urban elevator built on the planet.
With its urban function, the Lacerda Elevator connects approximately 27,000 people daily during peak season, from the lower city to the upper city and vice versa.
The Mercado Modelo (Model Market) is one of the four most visited attractions in our city, along with the Lacerda Elevator.
The incredible fallen cross monument reveals the secrets behind this square, where Brazil's primatial cathedral was criminally destroyed in 1933.
In one of the busiest squares in the historic center, we will be amazed by some of the just over 365 churches in our city. It's also where we'll find capoeira dancers, Bahian women dressed in traditional Bahian clothing, and the city's most famous bars and restaurants.
Known as the golden church, the Convent of São Francisco is also considered one of the 7 wonders of the world of Portuguese origin.
A pause to know about the history of the band that captivated everyone, introduced to the world by the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.
Here we will be in the heart of the city, where not only Michael Jackson but also other artists have performed due to its rich history. The Black Church is also located there.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(117)
It was a very good experience; we learned and enjoyed a lot from the tour of the historic center of Salvador. Facundo was very kind, and we learned about the history, food, traditions, music, everything... Highly recommended
The tour was wonderful! Facundo was very kind, provided us with very accurate information, and was very accommodating throughout the tour. We are leaving very happy!
We did the tour with Facundo and it was excellent!!! Everything he told us about Bahian history and culture was very interesting. He gave us many references for places and answered all our questions. Highly recommended!!!!
Best your ever, alot of local history and very safe accommodating and definitely made a new friend
We did the Pelourinho tour with Facundo and it was great, with good explanations, very thorough, and very enjoyable. And a great photographer!! Highly recommended.
Our tour guide, Adriano, was excellent! He was knowledgeable about the history of the area. He went above and beyond to ensure we had an enjoyable experience during the tour. He also gave us helpful information and tips for when we are exploring on our own.
David is such a friendly, dedicated, and well-informed guide. He really brought the extraordinary city closer to me and addressed all my questions. I felt very comfortable in his company.
We had a great tour! It was packed with super interesting information about Salvador and the Bahia Region in general. Even though we read a lot in advance about the region, we learned so much! We also had a nice tour around the city and got great tips for our further stay. The guide also offered us to text him if we had any further questions which was super helpful. Can 100% recommend!
Adriano was a super guide. He was funny and informative from the beginning and always ready to give answers. He showed us around in the city centro and explained the rich but layered history of Salvador in an interesting way. He also gave us a lot of recommendation about food places, attractions etc.. totally worth.
I’ve done 30+ walking tours and this was certainly one of the best. Very soon into the tour, you can clearly tell that Adriano has a strong passion and knowledge of Salvador and Brazil as a whole. The way he discusses the country’s history and culture was very engaging, and it’s clear that he’s a well connected member of the community in Salvador. I highly recommend!
