Salvador Private Tour: Authentic Local Experiences in Upper & Lower City

Experience the authentic and local side of Salvador with a private tour that takes you off the beaten path. Discover hidden gems, try delicious street food, and capture stunning photos with a knowledgeable guide.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Santo Antonio da Barra Fort and Nautic Museum of Bahia - Begin your journey at the iconic Lighthouse of Barra, situated in Santo Antônio Fort. Stroll around, capture stunning photos, and enjoy the refreshing breeze. This spot marks the entrance to the Bay of All Saints.
  • Praia do Porto da Barra - The birthplace of Salvador, founded by the…
What's Included
  • Climate-controlled vehicle interior
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Tickets for churches & Museums
  • Ticket to Cathedral; São Francisco and museums
Additional Information

Get to know Salvador from an authentic and local point of view and at your own pace; without wasting precious time, in this MUST DO itinerary . We will always go out of the traditional route to discover the real city and all the possibilities that has to offer. Trying street food is always part of the fun and we will have plenty of opportunities to do…

Location
Santo Antonio da Barra Fort and Nautic Museum of Bahia
Largo do Farol da Barra s/n, Barra
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Journey49225888559
Oct 8, 2025
Don’t Miss This Tour of Salvador! - I really can’t say enough about how great this tour with Gabriela was! She is such a warm, friendly and knowledgeable person ~ You couldn’t ask for a better guide! She also graciously accommodated my mobility challenges and always checked in with me, but in a way that I didn’t feel self conscious when I had limitations. Her knowledge base is incredible, and I enjoyed talking with her about many aspects of life in Bahia/Brazil. For you foodies, she took me to a wonderful restaurant for lunch that was so good, I had to go back and enjoyed a delicious dinner several days later! I also learned so much from her about the region’s history - I was sharing the info on the next excursion I took! So if you want to really experience Salvador, do it with Gabriela and you won’t regret it!
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Silvial1029
Sep 15, 2025
An unforgettable way to experience Salvador’s history and culture - The tour with Gabriella was wonderful. She guided us through the main tourist attractions in Salvador, offering insightful explanations about the city's rich history and culture. What made the experience even more special was the opportunity to see non-tourist areas and enjoy stunning scenery in a safe and convenient way. This gave us a deeper understanding of the local people's reality and their cultural heritage.
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Donzelj
Sep 11, 2025
Bahia African Oriented experience - Gabriela does a great job at sharing her experience and knowledge of the area. She is also a wealth of knowledge with resources to answer questions you may have unrelated to the tour. Be prepared to walk, laugh, explore, learn, taste and have fun. DJ and Friends
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Alessandros794
Sep 11, 2025
Magnificent day in Salvador - Highly recommended tour. Gabriela was a fantastic and discreet guide and made us see / learn about cultural aspects that without her we would hardly have grasped like the religious syncretism between Afro-Brazilian and Catholic cults (candomblè) or the overall view we had over the city visiting less touristy areas or trying local products like juices or having lunch in a very good place together.
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Jaisimha_i
Sep 3, 2025
Salvador September 2025 - Gabriela was an amazing tour guide. She was very informative and painstaking told us the history of Salvador and drove us in her clean car to all the important landmarks in Salvador. She was very social, sweet and we felt very safe. Highly recommend the tour. Thank you Gabriela
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Jolantad582
Aug 5, 2025
A rich and fun experience - The tour was very informative and fun. I saw and learned things I would not have otherwise. Plus Gabriela is personable, fun and really a pleasure to spend time with.
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Zg8b79qq46
Jul 17, 2025
A great tour - Icaro our guide was very friendly, he knows the city and the history of Brazil very well. We had a great day visiting Salvador with him. They recommended a lot of things, like the restaurant.
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902darielc
Jul 13, 2025
Superb experience - It is a very complete tour of the city. The guides are excellent, very friendly, flexible and you can tell they love what they do. We had the opportunity to take pictures, see emblematic places and clear up several doubts about the culture and history of Salvador. The friendliness and willingness to help by the guides is a 10/10. In my case due to weather problems our arrival flight to Salvador was delayed 24 h, so we did not arrive in time to attend the initial date booked, but that was not a problem, as Gabriela resolved everything and we managed to relearn for 2 days later, a luxury! In addition we had to change accommodations just the day of the excursion and were allowed to take the bags in transport throughout the excursion and then take them to the new accommodation. We really enjoyed the visit to the house of the artist Prentice, he is someone endearing who welcomes you with a smile and humility and treats you like someone of the family, without doubt this part of the excursion was very nice. Then the walk through Pelourinho was very interesting and we could see several artists showing and doing their art, it is a magical place. I highly recommend this tour!
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I8740hofabienb
Jul 10, 2025
Excellent day tour in Salvador de Bahia, above our expectations - Excellent day with Gabriela Parnatti. We lived it as if we were family. In a very friendly Mood, Gabriela offered us a very complete tour of Salvador de Bahia and made us benefit from her very rich and diverse knowledge. She is very familiar with the history of Salvador, the province, and Brazil in general. Gabriela also speaks Portuguese, Spanish and English. An unforgettable day!
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Anne_b
Jun 24, 2025
Very nice day. - I had a great day with Gabriela, an Argentinean guide who is adorable and smiling, and especially who knows Salvador very well. We were lucky to have a beautiful day, which was also a holiday. I will keep a very good memory of this day and advise it 100%
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).