Things to do in Salvador da Bahia
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Salvador Pelourinho: Private Walking Tour & Lacerda Elevator★ 4.92 (336) · 2h–3h
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Salvador City Tour: Pelourinho & Bonfim Church with Market★ 4.98 (222) · 6h
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Salvador: Pelourinho Walking Tour & Barra Lighthouse Stops★ 4.80 (265) · 4h–5h
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Salvador: Brazilian Cooking Class & Caipirinha Drinks★ 4.99 (183) · 4hUS$ 66View ›
Salvador Walking Tour: Pelourinho Historic Center Local Guide★ 4.98 (153) · 1h 40mUS$ 47View ›
Salvador: Historic City Tour with Pelourinho & Barra Lighthouse★ 4.83 (136) · 4hUS$ 19.94View ›
Private City Tour in Salvador: Barra Fortress & Pelourinho★ 4.75 (116) · 4hUS$ 120View ›
Salvador Airport to Litoral Norte Hotel Transfer★ 4.85 (113) · 1h–2hUS$ 36View ›
Salvador: Private City Tour with Hotel Pickup & Photo Stops★ 4.99 (111) · 4h–6hUS$ 100View ›
Salvador Airport to Iberostar & Praia do Forte: Private Transfer★ 4.94 (106) · 1hUS$ 50View ›Lowest price (8)
Salvador city tour: Lacerda Elevator & Bonfim ChurchA half-day city tour in Salvador covering the Lacerda Elevator, Church of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim, Tororó Dike and Mercado Modelo, with a Portuguese-speaking guide and hotel pickup included. The tour runs four hours and includes time for prayer and ribbon rituals at the church, plus shopping at the market at the end.Is it for me?The guide speaks Portuguese, so this tour works best if you're comfortable following commentary in that language or traveling with someone who is. The fixed four-hour schedule and included pickup mean the day is arranged for you—no transport decisions, no timing to coordinate.
Salvador Airport Transfer: Safe Group Shuttle & Local DriversYou’ll land in Salvador and spot your local driver waiting with a sign — no guesswork or stress. Settle into an air-conditioned group shuttle as city life buzzes past your window. Enjoy flexible pickup times and friendly help for all needs, including wheelchair access. You might even catch yourself smiling at a joke or two along the way.
Salvador Airport Transfer: Reliable Drivers & Air-Conditioned VansYou’ll step off your flight in Salvador and spot your name on a sign—no stress about getting lost or haggling for rides. Friendly drivers meet you at the gate, help with bags, and get you into an air-conditioned vehicle shared with fellow travelers. It’s relaxed, efficient, and gives you those first glimpses of Bahia life before you even reach your hotel.
Salvador Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer & 24h SupportYou’ll step off your flight in Salvador and be met by a local driver right at arrivals—no searching or stress. Enjoy a comfortable private ride to your hotel or coastal destination, with full wheelchair accessibility and 24-hour WhatsApp support if you need anything later. It’s simple, personal, and leaves you feeling genuinely welcomed from the start.
Salvador: Cooking Class in Local Home with 9 Dishes & DrinksYou’ll step inside a real Salvador home to cook nine classic Brazilian dishes alongside a local host—think moqueca, cassava sticks, and homemade brigadeiro—with unlimited caipirinhas flowing as you go. Expect laughter over mispronounced words, hands-on tips you won’t find in any cookbook, and a meal that feels more like a celebration than a class.
Salvador: Private Photo Tour Pelourinho & Historic CenterYou’ll wander Salvador’s historic center with a local photographer capturing natural moments as you ride the Elevador Lacerda, explore Pelourinho’s lively streets, and pause for snacks or conversation along the way. Expect candid photos that feel honest—not staged—and time to soak up street life at your own pace.
Salvador: African Heritage City Tour with Local GuideYou’ll walk Salvador’s historic center with a local guide who knows every story behind those pastel walls and cobbled lanes. Hear Candomblé drums in Pelourinho, see orixás at Dique do Tororó, and visit the Afro Museum’s rare Benin collection. With hotel pickup included and plenty of time for questions or photos, you’ll come away feeling connected to Salvador’s living African heritage.
Salvador Private City Tour: Afro-Brazilian Culture & Local LunchYou’ll walk Salvador’s historic streets with a local guide, taste real Bahian food at a family home, explore vibrant markets rooted in African tradition, and see sacred sites honoring Candomblé deities—all in one day.
