• Praia do Porto da Barra - The first beach encountered by the Portuguese colonizers upon their arrival in the city.
• Santo Antonio da Barra Fort and Nautic Museum of Bahia - A fantastic spot for photos, with about twenty minutes needed to explore the area on a walking tour with a personal guide. Entry to the fort is optional (tickets not included, R$12 per person).
• Dique de Tororo - A wonderful stop to view the African orixás statues and the exterior of the football stadium.
• Elevator Lacerda - Offers a view from below of the world’s first urban elevator. The tour does not include a ride on the elevator or a visit to the upper town.
• Mercado Modelo - The tour passes by the Modelo Market, a central hub for handicrafts and souvenirs representing Salvador. The interior is not visited, but photos can be taken outside.
• Tourist Terminal Náutico da Bahia - Cidade Baixa is home to several historical sites related to the African presence in Bahia and Brazil, including the former slave market.
• Pelourinho - A walking tour of the old city, exploring Brazil’s historical area on cobblestone streets, with a guide providing special insights into the magic of our history.
• Church of Our Lady of the Rosary of the Black People - A must-visit church in Salvador, regardless of religious affiliation. It preserves a history linked to slaves, with liturgy incorporating music inspired by Candomblé’s terreiros, accompanied by atabaques. Behind the church lies an old slave cemetery. Every Tuesday, a Catholic mass is celebrated, incorporating elements of African culture, such as singing and dancing.
• Benin House - Features a collection of approximately 200 pieces from the Gulf of Benin, gathered by French photographer Pierre Verger during his African expeditions.
• Afro Brasileiro Museum - The Afro Brazilian Museum is visited when open.

• Local guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities

Discover the profound influence of ancestry that molded Salvador on this African Heritage City Tour – an unparalleled experience for those eager to explore the Afro-Brazilian origins of Brazil’s inaugural capital. This heartfelt journey guides you through the city’s most emblematic sites of Black resistance and spirituality, such as the Barra Lighthouse, the Dique do Tororó with its orixá sculptures, the former slave market at Terminal da França, the historic Sociedade Protetora dos Desvalidos, and the renowned Church of Our Lady of the Rosary of the Black People, concluding at the inspiring Casa do Benin Museum/Afro Brazilian museum. Led by experts, this tour unveils how African culture has transformed Bahia into a realm of memory, identity, and pride. An impactful and essential experience for travelers wishing to connect with the authentic roots that shaped Brazil.

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