Full City Tour Historic and Panoramic
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
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Our Historic & Panoramic City Tour delivers the most complete and immersive experience in Salvador. Led by licensed, expert guides, this tour goes beyond sightseeing to offer deep cultural understanding, -bahian and Brazilian history, colonial architecture, and local traditions.
You’ll explore the best of the city in one day: coastline, historic center, and lower city. Enjoy extended time in the Pelourinho (1h30), perfect photo stops, clear explanations, and a balanced, comfortable pace.
Even in a shared format, we provide personalized attention and a carefully designed route that highlights Salvador’s essence—heritage, flavors, faith, art, and rhythm.
Choose this tour for a richer, authentic, and memorable experience that truly connects you to the soul of Salvador.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Praia Do Porto Da Barra
The first beach of the city from the Portuguese colonizer's arrival.
Farol da Barra
This a wonderful stop for a photo, it will take around twenty minutes to explore the area in a walking tour with your personal tour guide. It's not included to go inside of the fort, but, you can use your time for that (tickets not included, you will pay R$12 per person to go in)
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide
Igreja e Convento de Sao Francisco
Cathedral Basilica of Salvador
não inclui nem almoço e nem bebidas
any churches or convents
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Tour Historico e Panoramico
Pickup included
Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent guide. Ask for Monia.
tamirnave46,,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a private tour in Salvador. Great tour. The guide wase very knowledgeable and was happy to share his knowledge. The route was perfectly planned, and nice small gestures from the guide made it even better. Highly recommended.
The black soul of Brazil...
Bruno C,,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting experience in African Brazil, where you can get an idea of what the real rural life of Brazilians and the colonial past of this people is like. My guide, Dirk was fantastic, kind, helpful and great connoisseur of the history of his country!!
The guide did his best...
Jennifer A,,Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The guide did his best but I was the only English speaker out of 19 people in the group - I didn’t get all the info I’d like to get - also, we toured this convent that I had no real interest in - overall, an OK tour but it would be better if the tour was designated for language specific groups only - it’s way too overwhelming for the guide to have to explain everything in 2 different languages - one language group will miss out on some info
You'll be in good hands, go for it!
E8610EBdorism,,Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was really well organized, with a short drive. Our guide Vincent was very kind, he spoke perfect French and had a lot of historical knowledge, the tour was exciting, we saw and learned a lot in one afternoon. Salvador is really a pretty city, I recommend this tour. Thank you!
Beautiful and instructive tour with excellent professionals!!!
I3894PXjuliop,,Apr 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had two seniors in the group and the guide Monia and the driver Francisco were very very professional and welcoming. The visit was in stunning places, always with historical information about the places. Great trip!!!
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michellewI7491EJ,,Feb 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a brilliant time in Salvador. Our guide Vagner is brilliant, he spoke amazing English, covered all the sites and more. He was very patient and considerate. We would highly recommend.
Saw all of Salvador in one day. Incredible visit!
Meredith R,,Oct 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00* my guide Wanderlay knew a lot about world and Brazilian history, so it was a treat to hear him talk about his beloved Salvador all day. Great communication, pickup/ transportation in air conditioning. Felt safe and attended to all day, also saw the entirety of Salvador in 8 hours (all the sublime churches, two different markets, walked old Pelourinho and had a delicious lunch) so really appreciate Wanderlay’s itinerary and seamless coordination with the driver. Highly highly recommend to those curious about the city and entire region of Bahia.
Sensational Salvador - memories you will never forget.
Mark D,,Apr 13, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00I had the best experience in enjoying a private tour with Vagner for a full day. Not only did we see the highlights of the city, including the historic quarter of course, but what I valued the most was the sharing of insights into the history and culture of Salvador, Bahia and Brazil more generally. Vagner's knowledge about his home country and Salvador Bahia more specifically is extensive. It is obvious that this passion for the subject comes from something far deeper than what his employment would require - yet that is what resonates the most with me. I don't think I am alone. Thank you Vagner for sharing your knowledge. I valued our conversation immensely. I learnt so much in just a day. Oh, and yes I really did enjoy the chicken gizzard and Caipirinha!
Amazing experience
natashaaJ2152UR,,Oct 14, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I completed a tour of Salvador with Your and it was sensational. Special thanks to the guide Ronaldinho. What an experience! The guide knows a lot about the history of Bahia and explains it to you in a really cool way. He took incredible photos of us, very patient. He gave us several tips. This tour was simply AMAZING. It was worth every penny. Thank you, Your. And, thank you Ronaldinho! You are a distinguished professional. Come to Salvador, I'm in love!!!!!
Amazing tour.
Fernanda d,,Jul 26, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Vagner was amazing. I'm Brazilian but did the tour because of my partner who is Australian and wanted to learn more about the culture and history from Salvador. He LOVED it. It was great, Vagner showed a lot of knowledge and was very kind and friendly. Would definitely recommend to people coming to Salvador for the first time.
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