Historical Tour
- Sep 15, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 18, 2025
Salvador
About the Tour
Guided visit to some of the most important tourist attractions in Salvador, mainly in the Pelourinho, with its colonial atmosphere – a true dive into the heart of the country’s history. This visit is a must. The Historic Center is a unique architectural ensemble in the Americas, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Along the way, a stop at Farol da Barra offers a panoramic view of the entrance to Todos os Santos Bay. This lighthouse was built on the foundations of a 16th-century Portuguese fort. Arrival at the historic part via Praça Tomé de Souza. From a belvedere, it is possible to observe the Lower City and the port, Mercado Modelo, and the Elevador Lacerda, which connects the two parts of the city. From this point, the rest of the visit is done on foot. Crossing Praça do Terreiro de Jesus, surrounded by houses with colonial facades. Visit to the Igreja de São Francisco (1713), in Portuguese Baroque style and the most sumptuous church in Brazil. This church is part of a complex, which also includes a convent with cloister and the Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco.
Main Attractions of the Destination
Farol da Barra
Elevador Lacerda
Praça Tomé de Souza
Praça do Terreiro de Jesus
Convent with cloister and Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco (1713)
Tip: Avoid Sundays and long holidays.
Tour Duration:
The tour lasts approximately 4 hours (without meal) or 6 hours (with meal).
Pick-up and Drop-off: Salvador (hotel or airport)
Start and End Time:
Morning: Start 09:00 – End 13:00 (without meal)
Start 09:00 – End 15:00 (with meal)
Afternoon: Start 12:00 – End 18:00 (with meal)
Start 14:00 – End 18:00 (without meal)
Lunch: Optional (Typical Bahian Cuisine)
Group Tour:
Available for booking from 5 adults
Visits/Activities included: Church and Cloister of the Ordem 3° de São Francisco
Shared tour in a small group of up to 15 people
Private Tour:
Available for booking from 1 adult
Visits/Activities included: Church and Cloister of the Ordem 3° de São Francisco
Private tour (exclusive)
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