Salvador Upper City tour - discover the World Heritage Site of Salvador.
Salvador Upper City tour - discover the World Heritage Site of Salvador.
On this tour, you will know the most important places in the old part of Salvador. As it has been the first capital of Brazil this is also a historical tour. We visit the neighborhood of Barra, the place where the Portuguese colony started and where I discovered Salvador some decades ago...
but I had more eye for the beaches at that time! We visit the iconic lighthouse to have a splendid view of the bay and ocean. We take the Avenue of the 7th of September to get to the Pelourinho, my favorite place in Salvador.It's also called the Historical Center, a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO, and it's a must for the visitors.
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Largo do Farol da Barra S/N0 Barra
You'll see the Fort of Saint Anthony with the Lighthouse inside and surroundings.
30 minutesPelourinho
You will visit extensively and by walking this neighborhood full of ancient mansions, churches and cobble stones streets that are now protected qs an Unesco World Heritage!
2 hours 30 minutesShishindo Convento do Carmo
You will see the ensembme of two churches and convent of the Carmelites in magnificent old colonial Portuguese styles.
15 minutesLargo do Campo Grande ( Praca 2 de Julho )
You will see the biggest and most beautiful square in the old center of Salvador with typical Brazilian trees and the monument for the 2nd of July.
10 minutesSao Francisco Church and Convent
You will visit one of the most fabulous baroque churches in the world with astonishing interiors carved out in wood and covered by gold leaves and the cloister of the Convent decorated with Portuguese ceramic tile paintings or azulejos!
30 minutesPraca Terreiro de Jesus
You will visit the main square of the Historical Center of Salvador with the Cathedral of Salvador and two more churches, besides it's aold mansions in typical Portuguese colonial style.
15 minutesLargo do Pelourinho - Pelourinho
You will visit the most beautiful square in the Historical Center of Salvador surrounded by colorful old mansions in the typical Portuguese colonial style and the Church of Our lady of Rosary and teh house of the Foundation of Jorge Amado.
15 minutesPraca Thome de Souza
You will visit this gorgeous square with the old Palace of the Governors, the old City Hall and the Elevator Lacerda, from where you have and astonishing view to the Lower City and the Bay of All Saints.
20 minutesIncluded
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
Not Included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Entrance fees for museums
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Soda/Pop
- Alcoholic Beverages
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.