Private Salvador City Tour: Explore UNESCO Sites and Bahia Lighthouse

Discover the UNESCO-protected colonial neighborhoods and iconic landmarks of Salvador on this private city tour. Explore the Barra Fortress, Bahia Lighthouse, and the historic Pelourinho district.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pelourinho - walking tour around the old city, the complex of 5 squares of colonial building and explore the manly historic part of Brazil in cobbled stone streets and feel the magic of our history accompanied by our tour guide with a special explanation of it.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Embark on a 4-hour exploration of the renowned Salvador of Bahia through this private city tour. This means you will have the exclusive opportunity to visit the city’s most celebrated landmarks such as the Barra Fortress and Bahia Lighthouse. The journey includes trips to UNESCO-designated colonial districts, as well as Pelourinho, Brazil’s most ancient area.

  • Minimum of two adults per booking
Location
Pelourinho
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Henrique_v
Mar 12, 2026
Beautiful tour of Salvador - We had a fabulous tour around Salvador, learning about its rich culture and visiting some of the most beautiful locations. Thank you Vincente for being a wonderful, knowledgeable and fun guide. We had a great time!
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Ana_c
Feb 23, 2026
Corta visita a Salvador - We had an incredible experience exploring Salvador with Jose Quiroiz, our tour guide. He was professional, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable. We gained a much deeper appreciation for Salvador’s rich Afro-Brazilian heritage, vibrant neighborhoods, and unique atmosphere. We would highly recommend this guide to anyone looking for an authentic and memorable experience.
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Shay_l
Dec 30, 2025
An unforgettable experience in Salvador — Monia is exceptional - Monia was an absolutely phenomenal tour guide in Salvador. From the very beginning, she made the city come alive in a way that was both deeply informative and emotionally moving. She guided us through historic neighborhoods and sacred sites while beautifully weaving together the history of Brazil, the African influence, and the cultural soul of Salvador. Her storytelling was rich, thoughtful, and powerful—you could feel how much love and pride she has for her city and its heritage. What made this tour truly special was how she helped us feel Salvador, not just see it. By the end of the day, we didn’t just understand the history—we fell in love with the city itself. The music, the spirituality, the resilience, the beauty—Monia honored all of it with grace and intelligence. If you want more than a surface-level tour—if you want depth, context, culture, and heart—Monia is the guide you want. This was one of the highlights of our time in Brazil, and we are so grateful for the experience. Highly, highly recommend.
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Q9769fulucianad
Sep 15, 2025
Translation of trust - Me and my family are comfortable with the punctuality and responsibility of this Enterprise. Very comfortable, good conversation
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Alessandraj65
Sep 1, 2025
A nice way to see Salvador - Flexible approach and very knowledgeable tour guide. Teenagers engaged with the information and we didn’t feel hurried
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717monetm
Aug 20, 2025
The absolute best of Bahia! - The booking of Your Tour was extremely easy and professional. Marco was lovely to talk with and worked with me to curate a one-of-a-kind experience, considering both my interests and time constraints. Payment was also very easy and seamless as well. Wilson was our tour guide and he is impeccable. His knowledge of Salvador’s history, culture, and customs is impressive and likely unmatched. He was kind, professional and funny, adding a unique twist to a tour of the city. Our driver, Heraldo, was safe, reliable and timely. Not only would I recommend this company and guide to anyone visiting Salvador, I look forward to booking them again when I return to the city.
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Svetlana_m
Jul 24, 2025
Very good guide, local... - Very good guide, local person! We were inspired by Salvador and local culture, seen all main sights.
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Karine_d
Jul 23, 2025
Brazilian Afro Ballad - Beautiful discovery of the city with experienced guide who explained the culture of this city Afro Brazilian
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Donasanya
Jul 8, 2025
Our tour of Salvador was... - Our tour of Salvador was truly exceptional, thanks to our guide, Vagner. He arrived early, ready to share his extensive knowledge of Salvador, its history, the Afro-Brazilian culture, and the local community. Vagner provided excellent information about Salvador and the various sights we visited. Some of the sights we hoped to see were closed, but Vagner made up for it by sharing information about what we would have seen. Vagner also shared information about activities we could do later. The restaurant recommendations he offered were also superb, adding another highlight to our day. We truly enjoyed every moment of this tour and highly recommend it!
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Georges_b
Aug 7, 2025
It’s theft - Does not arrive on time and cannot be reached Non-existent support except for billing and not being able to manage a Service
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From $120
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).