Quilombo Heritage Private Tour
Quilombo Heritage Private Tour
Experience the vibrant Afro-Brazilian culture and historical significance of the Recôncavo Baiano with our Quilombo Kaonge tour. Travel from Salvador to Santo Amaro da Purificação and Quilombo Kaonge, and discover the struggle for Brazilian independence and the region's African heritage. Explore the quaint streets of Santo Amaro and admire the mansions, churches, and lively public market.
Then, immerse yourself in the daily life, traditions, and flavors of the Quilombo Kaonge community. Learn about production methods for palm oil, cassava flour, and herbal syrup, indulge in delectable local cuisine, and participate in a "quilombola chat" led by the Grio. Book our 7-hour tour and revel in this unrivaled cultural experience.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Nosso Senhor Santo Amaro Church
4. Walking to the main square to see the colonial architecture and stop for photos from the matriz church and câmara e cadeia (parlament and prison).
1 hour 30 minutesNossa Senhora do Rosario Church
Stop for photos and walking in front of the church, with a possibility to go in depending on the local city hall schedule that is irregular.
5 minutescomunidade Quilombola Kaonge
We will pass by sugarcane, cassava and tobacco farms, towards Quilombo Kaonge, where we will have a great opportunity to experience their daily lives and share their wisdom and flavors. In order not to escape the experience we will have a short talk with the Griô of the community then we will put our hands on the practice and learn the process of making the flour and palm oil, soon after we have local lunch.
4 hoursLeite E Alves
Explore and discover the Talvis or Danneman cigar factory, from the beginning of production to tasting ready cigars, see the production step by step. Reconcavo is famous for planting the best tobacco in Brazil and in the world.
30 minutesLicor Roque Pinto
Opportunity to taste the Roque Pinto Liqueur, one of the most traditional of the Reconcavo Baiano.
20 minutesCasa de Camara e Cadeia
we will go inside depedind of the city hall emplyeers schedule.
20 minutesIgreja da Ordem Terceira do Carmo
when the Restauration is done and if you want to come inside will be charged 10 BRL per person
45 minutesMemorial of the Brotherhood of Our Lady of the Good Death
We will visit an Afro-Catholic religious confraternity consisting only of black women, learn how the resistance turns it very special sorority of preservation of many belives through centuries.
40 minutesHansen Bahia Museum
The visiting inside is depending on the schedule from the foundation employeer.
20 minutesIncluded
- Transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private Tour
- Accredited Guide
- Lunch
- Entry/Admission - comunidade Quilombola Kaonge
- Entry/Admission - Memorial of the Brotherhood of Our Lady of the Good Death
Not Included
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Dress code is smart casual
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.