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Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience

4.5(10)Salvador da Bahia5 hours
VIATOR3.7(3)TRIPADVISOR4.9(7)
Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience
Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience
Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience
Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience
Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience
Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience
Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience
Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience
Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience
Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience
Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience
Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience
Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience
Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience
Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience
Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience
Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience
Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience
Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience
Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience
Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience
Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience
Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience
Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience
Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience
Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience
Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience
Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience
Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience

At a glance

Duration
5 hours
Price from
$164 / person
Location
Salvador da Bahia, Brazil
Rating
4.5 / 5 · 10 reviews
Languages
PT, EN, ES
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Your Tour Brazil

Description

This experience offers something that few travelers ever have the opportunity to enjoy: a genuine invitation into the home of a local Bahian family. Rather than attending a commercial cooking school, you will share stories, recipes, and traditions with people who have preserved Afro-Brazilian culinary heritage through generations. The experience combines a guided visit to São Joaquim Market, hands-on cooking, cultural storytelling, and a shared family meal, creating meaningful connections that go far beyond traditional tourism. It is an authentic journey into Bahia’s food, history, hospitality, and African roots—an experience that cannot be replicated in a restaurant, hotel, or professional kitchen.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
9:00 AM and 9:30 AM
Next available
Fri, Oct 9
Adult (ages 11+)
$164
Child (ages 6–10)
$79
Infant (ages 0–5)
Free

Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.

Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $287.

In demand: 30 of the next 60 departures are already sold out.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.

Tour Options

Home Cooking Experience 3 hours

Home Cooking Experience : opçao sem traslado , sem visita a feira, direto na casa da familia. (Home Experience): esta opçao será direto na casa da familia com guia. Duration: 3 hours: duração total 3h na casa da familia full menu: todo o cardápio direto da residencia: nao havera visita a feria nem traslado sem traslado : sem traslados sem visita a feira Home Experience: Enjoy an authentic Afro-Brazilian cooking experience inside the home of a local Bahian family. Meet your bilingual at thhouse Pickup included

Full Experience 5 hours

Tour completo : Esta opçao esta incluindo tudo , carro, guia e visita a feira Privativo Duration: 5 hours todo cardápio Visita a feira carro incluido guia incluido , visita a feira Pickup included

What's included

Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Gratuities

Pickup Locations & Times

We need the name of the hotel independently if it's not on the area selected, we pick up all clients in all hotel around Salvador City or in Airbnb address.

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4.5
10 reviews
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How it compares in Salvador da Bahia

  • Starting price $164 is 26% above the typical $130 for tours of similar length in Salvador da Bahia

Excurgo comparison of 263 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience take?

Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience lasts about 5 hours.

How much does Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience cost?

Prices start at $164 per person for this Salvador da Bahia experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $287. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

How much does Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience cost for children?

Children aged 6–10 pay from $79, adults from $164. Infants go free.

Does Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience sell out?

It can: 30 of the next 60 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.

Can I cancel Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. We need the name of the hotel independently if it's not on the area selected, we pick up all clients in all hotel around Salvador City or in Airbnb address. Pickup points include Hotel da Bahia by Wish, Hotel Casa Do Amarelindo.

What languages is Market to Table Private Afro-Brazilian Cooking Experience offered in?

The experience is available in PT, EN, ES.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Specialized infant seats are available

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Reviews(10)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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697lula
August 27, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Exploring Salvador

This was one of the best experiences of my life everything from picking the ingredients going to the market to bringing everything together made my entire trip would absolutely recommend this to anyone who is in need of a soul reviving experience in Salvador Bahia

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K3625ZQpriscillav
May 29, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Fantastic

It was a fantastic experience, the guide was friendly and accessible. First we walked around the market and gave them an insight into all the products. She told a lot about the culture and history of the city. The workshop itself was a lot of fun and the food tasted heavenly!

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mahalielhb
February 21, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Authentic, Delicious, and Unforgettable!

I can’t say enough great things about this tour. It was absolutely AMAZING! My guest and I were so impressed with the level of service and the truly authentic experience it offered. Andre, our guide, was knowledgeable and engaging, making the entire experience even more enjoyable. The family who led the class was incredibly welcoming and kind. And the food… let’s just say we needed a nap immediately after! 😄 It’s absolutely worth the price — a must do in Salvador! 👏🏾❤️👏🏾

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Daydream33170665139
February 10, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Cozy experience linked to BAHIA’s culinary culture

It was very good, the tour guide was a professor of university history and he faced that we were curious c/r to the history of Brazil, the food was also very delicious and the whole process of cooking it was very welcoming and familiar

Operator response

¡Muchas gracias por compartir tu experiencia! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste tanto del tour como de la comida, y que el guía hizo de la historia algo vivo e interesante. ¡Esperamos verte de nuevo en Bahia para más momentos especiales!

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saracO9032QS
August 12, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
We loved our experience

Our experience was amazing and a highlight of our trip. Our guide Andre was knowledgeable and fantastic! Our Chef Antonia and her family treated us like family. We are grateful for this experience and can't wait to make Moqueca back home in North Carolina, USA. Obrigada!

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Gabrielle_M
August 9, 2023 · via Viator
Avoid!

I would not recommend this. The guide couldn't stop telling sexual anecdotes along with innuendos on the side, as though he was trying to get a response or shock us. We were traveling with 2 children so this was uncomfortable; even without them it would have been perverse. The host family was kind, warm and welcoming, a few shared information about the relationship between cooking and culture but the food was awful. Would not make any of it again. Save your time and money!

Operator response

Hello, surprisingly and for the first time we had a complaint regarding about this delicious food, I understand that you may not appreciate Afro-Brazilian food, but to say that it was horrible, we clearly disagree because it has been the same menu for 20 years and we have never had such a comment. About the speech of the tour guide we will check and certainly take measures so that this never happens again. Just to make it clear, he was asking before your arrival at family home if you preferred another type of food for the children and was told by the Mother that didn’t want have Other kind of food. And the tour guide clearly explain that the moqueca and the other foods contain strong spices. The family that attended has a great deal of experience in cooking and certainly the Bahian food with an Afro base was perfect You had 5 different dishes and even this number anything was good for you. We ask sorry for the tour guide and all the feeling promover by his speech and hope that you may try again this food in others places to guarantee that what you say it’s about the food or your tasting experience

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Karla_M
November 19, 2021 · via Viator
Amazing tour experience

Our tour guide Marcos was truly knowledgeable , so insightful and friendly !!!! We had a great time with him ! Angelica is a queen !!! She taught us with humor how to create the dish amd we were so happy with the results!!! It was amazing !!!! Best tour ever !!!!! Recommend 100%

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richardnewman123
January 23, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
Delicious food with a wonderful chef

Thanks to the lovely Angelique for taking us into her house and showing us how to prepare this delicious Bahian fish stew (moqueca). She is already well known for her skills, having appeared on television with a well known French celebrity chef who visited her house. Her personality is fantastic, just like her cooking. All ingredients are completely fresh. You WILL have a great time The trip also included a visit to the Salvador food market with Our guide Vincent who is very knowledgeable and speaks many languages. He can translate if necessary with Angelique. Vincent gave us a class in making caipirinhas which were delicious This trip excursion is quite expensive and lasts just 4 hours, but we really enjoyed it

2 people found this helpful
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fedboy82
January 14, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
Great cooking class, Vincent is the best guide!

We really enjoyed the Food Tour with Your Brazil in Salvador de Bahia. We visited two markets and we had a great cooking class with Angelica, an amazing woman from Bahia who taught us how to prepare a perfect moqueca. Everything was perfect and our guide Vincent made our day, we had a 5-star experience with him. Very knowledgeable, very helpful, very enjoyable and he perfectly speaks 7 languages. We really loved our time with him, i recommend to ask for his service 👍

1 people found this helpful

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