Adilson is super knowledgeable and friendly. He gave us so much information on the Afro-Brazilian history of the old part of Bahia.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Guide in the selected language
Excludes
- Bottled water
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- We will meet at 2pm in front of the Cathedral Basilica of San Salvador
Itinerary
First, we will go to Terreiro de Jesus, where we will learn about the history of the colonization of this area of Brazil through the actions of the Jesuit Missions and Portuguese colonization.
The House has a collection made up of around 200 pieces originating from the Gulf of Benin, collected by French photographer Pierre Verger throughout his trips to Africa, to study the ebbs and flows between Africa and Bahia. It also has pieces related to Afro-diasporic culture, donated by artists and institutions.
We will visit the Olodum School, an Afro-descendant cultural and educational center where we will analyze the importance of Carnival in the city.
San Francisco Cruise. Here we will tell about the birth, in the 19th century, of a male organization whose objective was to help the black community of Salvador in the fight for its liberation. We will also learn about another fundamental part of African culture, such as samba and capoeira dances. The rhythms are sure to make you want to move your feet!
The African influence in Brazil appears in the language, food, music, behavior and religious manifestations. The Casa de Angola cultural center, located in one of the colonial mansions, built in the 18th century, was founded on November 5, 1999 with the aim of keeping alive and consolidating cultural ties between Brazil and the African country.
There you come into contact with works that talk about black identity; of Africa as the continent from which all humanity originated; the issue of trafficking in people who were enslaved; of black resistance, quilombos and revolts. You also learn about contributions to cuisine, religion and popular festivals, as well as sports and music, which is an exuberant array of samba, semba, maracatu and others.
The objective of this association is to worship the Virgin of the Rosary, through faithful observance of the rules of its commitment. The Venerable Third Order of the Rosary of Our Lady at the Gates of Mount Carmel – Brotherhood of Black Men is, first and foremost, a Roman Catholic apostolic brotherhood with an African slant. It has maintained, with dignity and renewal, throughout its more than three centuries, its characteristics as an African territory in the diaspora.
The Conceição Hydraulic Elevator – which has been on an electrical system for some time – and in the past popularly called “Parafuso”, was the first urban elevator in the world. When it opened in 1873, it was also the tallest, at 63 meters. It connects Bairro do Comércio to Cidade Alta, in a journey of approximately 20 seconds. That's when there's no queue. So, on party days in that area, be prepared because the elevator is used as everyday public transport by those who live in the city.
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Our group had an absolutely amazing tour. Our tour guide Adilson was phenominal. He was knowledgeable, passionate, kind, and he knew everyone in town. He made sure we were safe and that when we were purchasing items via credit our transactions went through smoothly. He found places in town for us to grab local drinks and foods along the way, and we truly appreciated his service! He also communicated effectively via whats app to coordinate the day before and morning of. 10/10 experience!
Insightful, knowledgable, passionate, energetic and very entertaining. This is a must to truly appreciate the historic significance and diversity of Salvador… the birth place of Brazil!
Maria was a great tour guide, very friendly and knowledgable! I loved learning about the history of Salvador! Definitely recommend this!
Tour by Foot in Salvador was a gem: passionate guide, living history, colorful streets, music and unforgettable vibes.
Facundo was an excellent tour guide! Very knowledgeable, funny and kept a good pace! I would recommend this tour for those who would like to learn more about the rich history of Salvador!!
Amazing guide! She gave us so many historical facts and was very patient with us, she also gave us good recommendations.
Our tour guide was so nice and explained everything very carefully! She invited us even for some famous drink from Salvador.
This was a vey nive walking tour and Maria, our guide, was very good and caring. Very knowledgeable about the city and country, full of great tips, advive and stories. I would highly recommend to anyone.
Adilson was wonderful. He was on time for the tour. Adilson was knowledgeable and took his time when explaining something we didn't understand. He was sure to ask of we needed breaks. He also gave a great suggestion for where to eat for lunch. Thank you Adilson!
My guide was great and I liked him alot but it was not good value for the money. Perhaps because I am already a student of African history in the diaspora. This tour should have been at least half the price.
Amazing experience! One of the highlights of our trip. Our tour guide, Adilson, was extremely knowledgable, likable, and accommodating. He has a deep reverence for Salvador and its history, and it showed in everything he showed us. He knew a lot of people in the community, and was able to show and tell us parts of the culture we wouldn't have seen on our own. He answered all of our questions, and gave great recommendations on where to eat and spend our time. I am so grateful to have spent the day with him, and share in his vast knowledge. I will recommend this tour to anyone I know coming to Salvador.
Eduardo was an excellent guide! Very knowledgeable of Salvador's history as well as Brazil's history with colonialism as a whole, especially Afro-Brazilian culture. Very thorough overview and walk through the historic district. Excellent historian and very personable. Highly recommend!
Great tour, great guide, who perfectly speaks spanish. He was able to answer to every question that we made to him......
Facundo was our Spanish-speaking guide and he was excellent. We enjoyed listening to him talk about the history of the place and all the fun facts about Bahia. He is very fond of the city. He also gave us excellent recommendations for restaurants and museums. And during the tour, he was always willing to take photos of us. I would definitely choose him as a guide again.
Spectacular tour, takes you into Bahian history and culture in an express way. The guide that accompanied us, Maria, was a luxury! He not only explained every detail and answered all the questions with a lot of kindness and knowledge, but also recommended and advised us on other excursions, typical cuisine and walks. She was very attentive all the time, willing to help us, take a picture or wait if we wanted to buy something. It was certainly the best way to get to know the historic center of Salvador and its surroundings. Recommended 100%!
We did the Tour by foot Salvador and the experience was excellent. Facundo gave us a lot of historical information that helps us understand the structure of the city, as well as the evolution of it and its current identity. In addition to explaining in detail each point of the tour, he shared a lot of useful tips to enjoy Salvador beyond the tour: from little-known home restaurants to activities and places to visit that are off the historic center and off our radar as tourists. You can see his knowledge and passion for the city, after more than 16 years in it, which helps a lot to make the tour super interesting. I highly recommend doing the tour right when arriving in Salvador, because it helps to get your bearings, discover authentic corners and make the most of the rest of the trip!
The tour of the historic center of Salvador was very enriching. Carlos is a very knowledgeable and experienced guide, with a deep knowledge of Bavarian history and culture, in addition to giving great tips for the rest of the trip
The guide, Facundo, very pleasant and expeditious. Salvador de Bahia and its historic center deserve to be toured in this way. Super recommended!
We did the free tour with the guide Iara Caroline on 26/10/25 and we liked it very much. From the beginning it was passed to the group as would the tuor. The guide gave us tips on places to get to know the history of Salvador, places to eat, how to negotiate with the local merchants before accepting the services offered. Iara always very friendly, asked and showed a lot of understanding about the city. The tour is not done in many hours, but it is enough time to absorb information, know places and not get so tired or boring for the tourist, in addition to giving the same the independence to later walk better through historical places, which are countless. We recommend the tour, very well worth it.
Very good tour to start the Salvador de bahia tour. We toured Pelourinho on foot and it is a fairly quiet hike. Give very good tips Grateful
Carlos is an excellent guide. It answers all the questions asked, and in addition to reporting the basics, it richly describes countless details of the points visited, in addition to facts occurring centuries ago. Very attentive and kind.
Facundo was a great guide. He shared his knowledge about the historic center of the city, gave us quality information and very important tips. I highly recommend it.
Facundo excellent guide through the city of Pelorino. Very attentive. Accurately data and anecdotes. A luxury guide. Thank you Facundo.
We did the tour with Mr. Carlos, it was excellent, we learned a lot of culture of Bahia, super indique, polite, only compliments.
The tour, guided by Carlos, was a show. Very didactic and explaining everything, I felt in a history class guided with him.
Excellent. Our guide Facundo was very clear and warm. To take advantage and meet pelourinho! Fundamental to reach the city and discover it! We loved it!
The Tour was very good, Carlos really showed his love for the city and the culture! Super recommend for people visiting Salvador
Great guide! Knowledge and astral! We like it! A Cover of the place that knows the place and the people there. To have a basic idea of the story and what you can deepen later, it is really good to take this guided walk
The guided tour with Iara was very good!! It was great to hear the story of Salvador and Brazil through her lenses. I recommend!!
Facundo has given us an impressive tour. You know the city and its history very well. The arrival, super punctual communication, at all times available and everything perfect, even invited us to a typical drink. 100% recommended.fdo: Spanish capoeirists.
Super city tips and very interesting historical walk in Salvador de bay. Super recommended even with children
I loved the experience, very well worth it! The guide is great, knows a lot of history to tell us and has great tips! I highly recommend.
Fantastic tour with fantastic guide. Facundo is an expert in the history, culture and customs of the city. 100% recommended tour!!!
Beautiful place and very charming. The very polite and helpful guides spent a lot and highly recommend. I highly recommend...
Excellent experience and highly recommended to know the city center, knowing its history. Facundo is an excellent guide, who with kindness and respect gave us all his knowledge. You have to do this tour if you come to Salvador de Bahia.
The tour was very interesting, perhaps it could be improved by adding some more historical data, but to contextualize and locate in the Pelourinho neighborhood was great.
Excellent Tour! 100% recommended. A great guide is Facundo. He has taught us the culture of the place and showed with desire and knowledge of the place. Thank you.
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