Private Full-Day Tour - Salvador's Lower & Upper City
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
This full-day adventure will allow you to enjoy both the magnificent panoramic views Salvador offers, as well as discover its rich history, extraordinary architecture, and dynamic culture, result of the blend of Portuguese, African and Indigenous people. We will see the city from different angles, discovering the Lower City, with its bucolic interior atmosphere, around the calm waters of the All Saints Bay, and continuing to the tip of the Itapagipe Peninsula, the extreme west part of Salvador, and then the Upper City with its Historic Center – the cradle of our city’s history.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Farol da Barra
Our journey will start at the Farol da Barra, where we will enjoy the spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean and the entrance to the bay.
Dique de Tororo
We will then head to Dique do Tororó, where we will appreciate the famous sculptures of the Orixás – African Dieties by the artist Tati Moreno, which reflect the African influence in the everyday lives of Bahians, and we will see the soccer stadium, Arena Fonte Nova.
Options
Private Full-Day Tour - Salvador's Lower & Upper City
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tour guide service
Lunch
Alcoholic Beverages
Tickets to the Basilica Cathedral
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
52 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Carlos was one of the...
Jas S,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Carlos was one of the best guides lve had, very personable, informative and guided us through and around all the stops seamlessly, highly recommended
Carlos was an excellent, informative, and friendly guide
Adrian G,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An excellent comprehensive tour covering the modern city and the older parts. Delicious ice cream along the way
A great tour with an excellent guide. 👍
SouthYorkshireColin,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Carlos took us on a great tour of Salvador. We booked directly (always our preferred option). Having don’t the previous day blindly wandering around it was so much better to have a structured day with a guide to explain everything to us. You really gain a lot from this. We started in the Barra district (where I am writing this review from on the beach☀️) and during the day traversed both the lower and upper city, we had a great time and Carlos was the perfect guide. He was easy to talk with and clearly very knowledgeable about Salvador. We would recommend the tour to anyone.
Excellent full day trip in Salvador.
vvictor,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Four of us went on a trip with Carlos. Incredible guide - very knowledgeable, helpful and very friendly.
Personal tour of Salvador with Carlos
Michelle Y,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing tour of Salvador with Carlos, he spoke English very well, we learned so much history of Salvador and Brazil from Carlos. He took us to a fabulous place for lunch. He was so patient as I had a leg brace from a knee surgery, he was mindful of having me rest while walking and assisted with stairs. Thank you Carlos, it was an amazing day!
Fantastic Day
Sandra Z,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Carlos was wonderful! So knowledgeable. He modified the itinerary based on our interests. We saw so much in 6 hours. When it started to rain he went back to his car and got umbrellas for us. He picked a great place for lunch and got us back to the ship in plenty of time.
Ana is the best!
Nicola S,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fabulous tour of Salvador! Anna is extremely friendly, personable and knowledgeable. She was flexible to our needs and provided us with an excellent tour of Salvador and the main points to see, together with some of the history of the city. We highly recommend Ana!
Wonderful day tour
Amir O,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We would like to sincerely thank our private guide, Carlos, for the amazing tour he gave us. He picked us up on time, showed us all the important spots in the city, and explained in great detail the city’s history and everything we asked about. Thank you so, so much. Amir & Alon
Wonderful experience
Salvador B,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide was extremely nice and helpful. Highly recommend very knowledgeable. Nice clean car. Will enjoy very much this experience.
Enjoyment and service in an excellent symbiosis.
Rommor2015,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Carlos was just sensational. Although 8 hours on the road, it was never stressful, very pleasant and culturally highly interesting. He also speaks the French language. Furthermore, we went to an excellent local restaurant "cucobistro" to eat together. It was just great and Carlos is a good and very likeable person.
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