What You Will Do
Walking on the streets in the Historical District of Salvador feels like being taken back to ancient times in Brazilian history. Visit the first fort that was built at the entrance point of the bay of All Saints to protect the city from an attack. A stop at the city center is a must for anyone staying in Salvador da Bahia!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Santo Antonio da Barra Fort and Nautic Museum of Bahia
20 minutes
After pick up from the hotels, we head to Santo Antonio da Barra Fort, built in 1536 to protect the Bay of All Saints. 162 years later it gained a lighthouse to guide the boats coming to the coast, the "Farol da Barra", which still works to the present day
2
Forte de Sao Diogo
10 minutes
Then we will visit São Diogo Fort, from where you have an incredible view of All Saints Bay
3
Largo do Campo Grande ( Praca 2 de Julho )
We will pass the Corridor of Vitória, Largo do Campo Grande (one of the circuits of the carnival), and 7 de Setembro Avenue.
4
Pelourinho
20 minutes
From there we will continue our tour to the Pelourinho (Historic Center of Salvador), stopping at Municipal Square which has a panoramic view of the Lower City (Lacerda Elevator, Commerce, Salvador Harbor and Mercado Modelo)
5
Praca da Se
10 minutes
Stop at Sé Square, a place that keeps ruins of the first Basilica of Brazil located next to Salvador's first Archbishop's Palace.
6
Largo do pelourinho
10 minutes
We continue the City Tour towards Largo do Pelourinho, where there is the Rosário dos Pretos Church and the Jorge Amado House Foundation.
7
Sao Francisco Church and Convent
30 minutes
We head to the São Francisco Church and Convent, considered one of the most unique and rich expressions of Brazilian Baroque.
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