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Salvador Upper City tour - discover the World Heritage Site of Salvador.
Salvador Upper City tour - discover the World Heritage Site of Salvador.
Salvador Upper City tour - discover the World Heritage Site of Salvador.
Historical Center: the Fallen cross monument

Salvador Upper City tour - discover the World Heritage Site of Salvador.

By MTB - Modern Travel Bahia
9.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is P 5,809 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

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. A complete old neighborhood, upon a cliff inside the bay, full of churches and magnificent colorful mansions in typical Portuguese colonial style. We visit this place walking through the lively squares and cobblestone streets experiencing the local atmosphere and people that will not let you impassive.

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Largo Terreiro de Jesus
    • Largo Terreiro de Jesus
    • 40301-155, Pelourinho, Bahia, Brazil

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Salvador Upper City tour - discover the World Heritage Site of Salvador.
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English

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. A complete old neighborhood, upon a cliff inside the bay, full of churches and magnificent colorful mansions in typical Portuguese colonial style. We visit this place walking through the lively squares and cobblestone streets experiencing the local atmosphere and people that will not let you impassive.

Price details
P 5,809.23 x 1 AdultP 5,809.23

Total
Price is P 5,809.23
Until Mon, May 6

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transportation
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedBottled water
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSnacks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fees for museums
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedCoffee and/or Tea
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSoda/Pop
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAlcoholic Beverages

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Farol da Barra
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
You'll see the Fort of Saint Anthony with the Lighthouse inside and surroundings.
Pelourinho
  • 2h 30m
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!
Shishindo Convento do Carmo
  • 15m
You will see the ensembme of two churches and convent of the Carmelites in magnificent old colonial Portuguese styles.
Largo do Campo Grande ( Praca 2 de Julho )
  • 10m
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.
Sao Francisco Church and Convent
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
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!
Praca Terreiro de Jesus
  • 15m
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.
Largo do Pelourinho
  • 15m
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.
Praca Thome de Souza
  • 20m
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.

Location

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLELargo Terreiro de Jesus
    • Largo Terreiro de Jesus
    • 40301-155, Pelourinho, Bahia, Brazil

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