Private Salvador City Tour - Driving & Walking
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
The Old City of Salvador is an intriguing cultural mix of local Indigenous & African People and European heritage. I feel ready to make your trip the most enjoyable experience.
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Farol da Barra
We will start our tour at the Farol da Barra, where we will enjoy the spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean and the entrance to the bay. This neighborhood was the first Portuguese settlement in America.
Pelourinho
Pelourinho, the old city of Salvador, was built in the Cidade Alta (upper city), as an acropolis. We will discover the extraordinary history and architecture of Salvador, as well as the rich mix of cultures that makes it such a unique city in all of Brazil. You will be taken on an in-depth adventure through its historical center, with its pastel colored houses and streets paved in cobllestones, home of the first capital of Brazil.
Options
Private Salvador City Tour - Driving & Walking
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tour guide service
Lunch
personal expenses
Tickets to 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
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unforgetable Salvador Brasil history ...founded by Portugal colonians .
Fearless15005314383,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a fantastic private tour on the 6th Jan 2026 . From this tour ,the guider Carlos intrduced full history of Salvador. We have been to a lot of hot spots sightseeings: The crowded narrow stones paved lane with full colours of cultural to represent african immigration religions, cousines,dancing singings . sea view high platform colum with unbalanced Jesus cross damage imagin, hand made african clothes arts ,etc The most touched me is the song : they don't care sung by MJ was in here produced and one house balkon and walls still hung MJ photo to memorize pop king ....so much unforgetable deep history made me touched ...
Discovery Salvador and surroundings
ChristinetBruno,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Carlos is a guide who speaks French well He knows the story of Bahia , who tells us with passion: the Candomblé , the capoeira , the percussion , the whole Affrobresilian culture It was a beautiful discovery I recommend it.
Excellent tour and tour host that caters to your interests
Suellen S,Mar 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A private tour tailored to your interests as well as highlighting all the places of interest to see in Salvador. Carlos speaks excellent English and French as well as his native language of Portuguese and is well-educated in the history of Brazil. If you want to learn about Salvador and Brazilian life and culture or have an exquisite shopping experience, this the tour to take.
Fabulous tour
Janetta F,Jan 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed touring with Gabriela. She is a wonderful tour guide. You can tell that she loves doing what she does.
Love Salvador City
Ivan C,Sep 12, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour was excellent we enjoyed the city and the information Ana gave us. Was really good to see the bands, eat acaraje, laque a and drink coconut water with lemon. The city at night was really cool and beautiful. Strongly recommend this tour. Ana was a really good guide we really appreciate ver patience and care.
Great way to meet Salvador
Rafaelrc83,Jul 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Salvador is a wonderful city and having the option to make a trip through its streets and car stories is wonderful. Even more for people with mobility difficulties, this inclusive tour democratizes access to Salvador. I recommend to all my friends on TripAdvisor
Great.
r0bert0carvalh0,Jul 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful, enlightening and carefully planned tours by the service provider. Careful guide, provider of useful information. Valeu
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