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
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
What's included
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
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.
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
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!
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! 👏🏾❤️👏🏾
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
¡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!
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!
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!
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
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%
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
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 👍
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