Private Anthropological City Tour of Salvador

In Salvador de Bahia

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£136 pp
6h 0 mins · 4.7 (14)
Private Anthropological City Tour of Salvador
Take an anthropological tour of Salvador da Bahia to learn a bit about the cultural history of Brazil. You'll visit sites of African history and check out a street market founded by enslaved Africans. Lunch is included. Local Tour to feel and taste the real soul of afro Bahian people.
Free cancellation Private tour Pickup included

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Driver/guide
  • LUNCH

What's not included

  • Drinks
  • GRATUITIES

Itinerary

  1. Walking tour around the old city, the complex of 5 squares of colonial building and explore the manly historic part of Brazil in cobbled stone streets and feel the magic of our history accompanied by our tour guide with a special explanation of it. (2h 0min) Admission included
  2. Stop to visit São Joaquim Fair that is the largest free fair in the city of Salvador. It houses innumerable informal workers descended from the enslaved Africans, being the main distributor of clay handicrafts, couscous, pots produced in the Bahia recôncavo and sale of products for rituals of candomblé. (1h 0min)
  3. Visit the Afro Museum of casa do Benin which narrates the history of enslaved Africans in Brazil through important elements, representative of these cultures, or museum presents contents that facilitate the understanding of the historical, artistic and ethnic aspects that identify African societies and use a reflection on the importance of this matrix. (20 min) Admission included
  4. We will visit the queen of the sea house, located by the beach Rio vermelho, at a fishermen community that built an altar in reverence to that african divinity from the sea, the orixá iemanjá. (15 min)
  5. Walkthrough the terreiro to see the religious and cultural development that originated from the maroon community, a historical haven for African slaves practicing the Candomblé religion. (30 min)
  6. Stop for lunch in a local family's restaurant with typical food. (1h 0min) Admission included
  7. stop at the lake of tororo, to see and admire the sculperts on the water of the African Gods Orixas. (20 min)

Practical information

Operated by
Your Tour Brazil
Travellers per booking
1–15
Languages
de, pt, en, it, fr, es
Confirmation
INSTANT

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Important notes

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vegetarian option is available; please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Minimum of 2 adults per booking

Frequently asked questions

This tour lasts approximately 6 hours. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.

The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.

Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.