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Colorful ribbons hanging in a street with historic buildings. 1
A group of people in traditional costumes, holding fans, standing in a cobblestone street with colorful buildings in the background. 2
A large concrete cross sculpture in an open plaza with a historic building in the background. 3
A narrow street with buildings painted in blue and white, a sign for a community association, and a TV sign. 4
A large stone building with a white facade and a black tower, surrounded by a paved walkway and chain-link fence. 5
By ALLTOUR
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 79 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • A city that was born in 1549 has a lot of history to tell. The country's first capital, land of Caramuru and Paraguay, will surprise you every meter. A tour that leads you to know the main historical sites of the ancient São Salvador, such as the Farol da Barra and the Pelourinho, one of the richest urban complexes of Portuguese origin implanted in high relief of the city.

    Tips: Enjoy taking beautiful photos during the walk, except in churches, where flash is not allowed. We recommend wearing light clothes and shoes without heels to walk in Pelourinho (church fees not included).

    Services valid for Portuguese or Spanish languages.

    For doubts, business hours: (71) 9 8266 - 6068 or (71) 3013 - 1441. For emergencies 24h : (71) 99977 - 5401.

Activity location

  • Farol da Barra
    • Largo do Farol da Barra S/N0, Barra
    • 40140-650, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Farol da Barra
    • Largo do Farol da Barra S/N0, Barra
    • 40140-650, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Does not include visitation fees to Church, Farol da Barra and Casa de Jorge Amado.

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Farol da Barra

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
01, during the first exploratory expedition to Lusitanian America, the Portuguese landed in Barra, negotiated with the Indians and installed their pattern of possession there. It was All Saints' Day and they named the great bay with that name.

Pelourinho

  • 2h
Pelourinho is closely linked to the foundation of Salvador and to the development of Brazil in the colonial era, it is the best known part of the Historic Center of Salvador which, in addition to Pelourinho, also encompasses the region of Sé, Pilar and the neighborhood of Santo Antônio Além do Carmo.

Sao Francisco Church and Convent

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Dedicated to São Francisco de Assis, the church is one of the best expressions of Baroque architecture in Brazil, it is an endless number of statues, angels and gold, a lot of gold!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Farol da Barra
    • Largo do Farol da Barra S/N0, Barra
    • 40140-650, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Farol da Barra
    • Largo do Farol da Barra S/N0, Barra
    • 40140-650, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil

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