Private Tour
Exclusive & Private Walking Tour in Pelourinho Salvador 3 hours
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Walking around the narrow alleys of Pelourinho, stopping to talk to locals and trying some tasty street food are part of this exciting experience. All this combined with lot’s of information and helpful tips about Salvador and all it’s options.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All the Pelourinho area was modified to attend whell chairs since 2014
Comfortable shoes & light clothes, hat for the sun
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
During this 3h experience we will learn about the beginning of Brazil and the importance of Salvador as the Black Capital of Latin America. From the famous Castro Alves Square, or as we call it here "a praça do povo”(people’s square), we will start our journey together discovering why Salvador is such a magical place. The Municipal Square, Lacerda Elevator and the Fallen Cross from where we have breath taking views of the Bay of All Saints and Itaparica Island. Centenary churches like the Cathedral and rich ones like São Francisco will definitely be part of our itinerary. Now it’s time for a refreshing coconut water on our way into the heart of the Historical Center, the Pelourinho Square where we will visit the Baian Gastronomy Museum to learn about the African influence through the different typical dishes. This is a very complete and rich tour and a “must do” if you want to learn about our city.
What‘s Included
Tour Guide Service
Tickets for churches
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Exclusive & Private Walking Tour in Pelourinho Salvador 3 hours
Reviews
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unforgettable tour in Pelaurinho Salvador Brazil
Inspiration597713,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Unforgettable Private Tour of Pelourinho! We had the absolute pleasure of doing the Exclusive & Private Walking Tour in Pelourinho, and it was one of the highlights of our trip to Salvador. Gabriella was an exceptional guide — incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about the culture and history of Salvador and the state of Bahia. She didn’t just walk us through the streets; she truly brought the city to life. From the colonial architecture and vibrant streets of Pelourinho to the deeper historical context of Brazil’s past, she explained everything in a way that was both educational and captivating. What made the experience even more special was how personalized it felt. Gabriella took time to answer our questions, share local insights, and connect the history to present-day life in Salvador. Her depth of knowledge about Afro-Brazilian culture, traditions, and the city’s significance was impressive. If you’re visiting Salvador and want a meaningful, well-guided experience of Pelourinho, this private tour is absolutely worth it — and if you can request Gabriella, do it! Highly recommend by Missy and Neal thank you!
The secrets of Pelourinho
Ourcq2015,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our walk through Pelourinho was exceptional. Laura, our guide, is a superstar of the neighborhood: knows half the world, is very well prepared, has a sense of humor, and showed us the less known chants. We always felt super safe and learned a lot about the history of the city. An unforgettable experience.
Sensational and pleasant.
Rommor2015,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gabriela Penetti is an excellent guide and she knew a lot about African culture in Salvador. It was extraordinarily interesting. In addition, Gabriela is very flexible in the tour. If an attraction is known during the tour, then it was no problem for them to show us something new and tell us. Gabriela is very personable and pleasant. Booking Gabriela is highly recommended.
A must do tour with the right guide
Beverly C,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I was fortunate to have Gabriela Parnetti as my guide. Her knowledge of history and culture in Pelourinho and surrounding areas of Salvador was amazing. There is lots of information which she is able to clearly share and make adjustments to address your specific interests. The added bonus is Gabriela is a very nice person and easy to communicate with. Thank you for making this a wonderful experience.
A rewarding and pleasant visit with Gabriela!
saade735,Feb 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great experience visiting the Pelourinho with Gabriela! She is super friendly, passionate and transmits a wealth of rich and accurate information about Salvador’s history and culture. In addition to being very effective in the visit, she recommended me lots of nice little places to discover in the city. A real pleasure to have him as a guide, I highly recommend!
Friendly, knowledgeable guide
Ian D,Feb 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Gabriela is friendly and very knowledgeable. I learnt a lot, the historical area in Salvador is fascinating.
Highly informative walking tour
Shamair F,Oct 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Joining the walking tour with Gabriela turned out to be a fantastic last minute decision. She provided a thorough and insightful history of Salvador de Bahia, covering each area we visited with great detail and knowledge. Gabriela also shared useful tips, and we made a stop at her favorite acarajé spot, which was absolutely delicious! Over the course of three hours, I learned so much about the city's history. I would definitely recommend this tour!
This is a must very informative
KEVIN p,Sep 18, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00A wonderful tour I learned so much, it was fantastic. I can’t say enough about Icaro he is a great tour guide and great person. This a tour that is worth the money. I also learned about a few good restaurants to try and the recommendations were on point. Thanks again for making my trip great. I’m already planning my next trip here see you guys then
Spectacular morning in Salvador's historic centre
Daniel G,Sep 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00What a wonderful tour of the Pelourinho and historic centre of Salvador. Gabriela knows so much about Salvador, and you can tailor the tour to your tastes. If you like food (we do), she gives heaps of recommendations of restaurants and Street vendors, if you like history (my partner does) she can go deep into the history of Salvador, if you are running a little late (we were) Gabriela was able to accommodate (thank you so much). A must do tour for first time visitors to Salvador.
Highly recommended tour!
829ariannek,Aug 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gabriela is a fantastic guide. Not only because of her knowledge of Salvador but also because she tells stories that make the past present and alive. Besides that she is a nice and joyfull lady. We had an amazing tour with her. We would strongly recommend her if you want see and feel the old part of Salvador.
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