1 Day itinerary in Brazil, South America
Half Day Salvador Historical City Tour
This tour is a lovely walk of 4 hours long by the city of Salvador da Bahia, the first capital of Brazil, which has one of the most powerful cultures of the country, influenced by African people who left remarkable cultural heritage.
By Mario and Chiara
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Light
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English, Spanish, Portuguese
GUIDANCE
On Some Day Trips
starting point
Salvador
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Visit markets
Meet local people
Indigenous culture
Start/End
Night
Highlights
City Tour Historic Salvador begins at Farol da Barra
Walk the popular shopping street of Sete de Setembro Avenue
Enjoy the breathtaking views from the top of Elevator Lacerda
Visit the Mercado Modelo with its craft shops and souvenirs
City Tour Historic Salvador begins at Farol da Barra
Walk the popular shopping street of Sete de Setembro Avenue
Enjoy the breathtaking views from the top of Elevator Lacerda
Visit the Mercado Modelo with its craft shops and souvenirs
Itinerary
Per Person
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Salvador Historical City Tour
Our guide will pick you up at your hotel and drive to the beginning point. (For central hotels) The City Tour Historic Salvador begins at Farol da Barra, one of the most famous postcards of the city of Salvador, following know the charm of the Corridor of Victory and the Campo Grande square, places that marked the independence of Bahia, will move forward by busy and popular shopping street of Sete de Setembro Avenue, until we come at last to our highlight of the tour in the Historic Center, a walking tour through the historic buildings of Pelourinho, beautiful mansions, monumental churches, museums and squares full of stories, one true cultural class marked by slavery in Bahia times. Finally after walking almost two hours, a time to relax with breathtaking views from the top of Elevator Lacerda, overlooking the Bay of All Saints, the second largest bay in the world. After catching his breath, it's time to try the descent by Lacerda Elevator, built more than a century, the first urban elevator in the world which has also long been the world's largest, which will take you to the lower town to visit the Mercado Modelo with its craft shops and souvenirs for you to take some of the joy and the Bahian ax in his luggage. Drop off will be at your hotel (for central hotels)
Guide: Included for the day
What’s Included
Transport
- Salvador accommodation pick up and drop off
Activities
- Visit Farol da Barra
- Pelourinho & historical down town
- Enjoy view from Lacerda Elevator
- Explore Mercado Modelo
Not Included
- International Flights
- Meals
- Optional Activites
- Museum entrances
- Tips for Guides and Drivers
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$22.00 USD