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Top 21 places to visit in Salvador da Bahia

  1. 4.9· 459 reviewsFree entry28 tours include this
    Our Lady of Mount Serrat Fort (Forte de Nossa Senhora de Monte Serrat) — places to visit in Salvador da Bahia

    Our Lady of Mount Serrat Fort (Forte de Nossa Senhora de Monte Serrat) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Salvador da Bahia. The dedicated guide is being written — see Salvador da Bahia experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  2. 4.2· 320 reviews8 tours include this
    Frades Island (Ilha dos Frades) — places to visit in Salvador da Bahia

    Frades Island (Ilha dos Frades) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Salvador da Bahia. The dedicated guide is being written — see Salvador da Bahia experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  3. 4.9· 1,649 reviewsFree entry55 tours include this
    Pelourinho — places to visit in Salvador da Bahia

    Pelourinho is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Salvador da Bahia. The dedicated guide is being written — see Salvador da Bahia experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  4. 4.9· 1,285 reviews30 tours include this
    Lacerda Elevator (Elevador Lacerda) — places to visit in Salvador da Bahia

    Lacerda Elevator (Elevador Lacerda) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Salvador da Bahia. The dedicated guide is being written — see Salvador da Bahia experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  5. 4.8· 308 reviewsFree entry18 tours include this
    Praia do Forte — places to visit in Salvador da Bahia

    Praia do Forte is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Salvador da Bahia. The dedicated guide is being written — see Salvador da Bahia experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  6. 4.8· 502 reviews30 tours include this
    Salvador Mercado Modelo — places to visit in Salvador da Bahia

    Salvador Mercado Modelo is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Salvador da Bahia. The dedicated guide is being written — see Salvador da Bahia experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  7. 4.9· 1,270 reviews30 tours include this
    Sao Francisco Church and Convent (Igreja e Convento de Sao Francisco) — places to visit in Salvador da Bahia

    Sao Francisco Church and Convent (Igreja e Convento de Sao Francisco) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Salvador da Bahia. The dedicated guide is being written — see Salvador da Bahia experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  8. 4.9· 805 reviews31 tours include this
    Tororo Dike (Dique do Tororó) — places to visit in Salvador da Bahia

    Tororo Dike (Dique do Tororó) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Salvador da Bahia. The dedicated guide is being written — see Salvador da Bahia experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  9. 4.9· 1,016 reviewsFree entry33 tours include this
    Barra Lighthouse — places to visit in Salvador da Bahia

    Barra Lighthouse is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Salvador da Bahia. The dedicated guide is being written — see Salvador da Bahia experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  10. 4.8· 6 reviewsFree entry2 tours include this
    Morro de Sao Paulo — places to visit in Salvador da Bahia

    Morro de Sao Paulo is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Salvador da Bahia. The dedicated guide is being written — see Salvador da Bahia experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  11. 4.9· 585 reviewsFree entry24 tours include this
    Nosso Senhor do Bonfim Church (Igreja de Nosso Senhor do Bonfim) — places to visit in Salvador da Bahia

    Nosso Senhor do Bonfim Church (Igreja de Nosso Senhor do Bonfim) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Salvador da Bahia. The dedicated guide is being written — see Salvador da Bahia experiences that visit it in the meantime.

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    Cidade Alta — places to visit in Salvador da Bahia

    Cidade Alta is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Salvador da Bahia. The dedicated guide is being written — see Salvador da Bahia experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  13. 5.0· 357 reviewsFree entry10 tours include this
    Itaipava Arena Fonte Nova — places to visit in Salvador da Bahia

    Itaipava Arena Fonte Nova is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Salvador da Bahia. The dedicated guide is being written — see Salvador da Bahia experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  14. 4.9· 170 reviews12 tours include this
    Forte de Santo Antonio da Barra — places to visit in Salvador da Bahia

    Forte de Santo Antonio da Barra is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Salvador da Bahia. The dedicated guide is being written — see Salvador da Bahia experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  15. 5.0· 21 reviews5 tours include this
    Cachoeira — places to visit in Salvador da Bahia

    Cachoeira is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Salvador da Bahia. The dedicated guide is being written — see Salvador da Bahia experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  16. 4.9· 17 reviews1 tour includes this
    Museu Afro-Brasileiro (MAFRO) — places to visit in Salvador da Bahia

    Museu Afro-Brasileiro (MAFRO) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Salvador da Bahia. The dedicated guide is being written — see Salvador da Bahia experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  17. 4.8· 379 reviews3 tours include this
    Carlos Costa Pinto Museum (Museu Carlos Costa Pinto) — places to visit in Salvador da Bahia

    Carlos Costa Pinto Museum (Museu Carlos Costa Pinto) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Salvador da Bahia. The dedicated guide is being written — see Salvador da Bahia experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  18. 4.8· 24 reviews2 tours include this
    Itaparica Island (Ilha de Itaparica) — places to visit in Salvador da Bahia

    Itaparica Island (Ilha de Itaparica) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Salvador da Bahia. The dedicated guide is being written — see Salvador da Bahia experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  19. 4.5· 15 reviews2 tours include this
    Mangue Seco — places to visit in Salvador da Bahia

    Mangue Seco is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Salvador da Bahia. The dedicated guide is being written — see Salvador da Bahia experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  20. 4.9· 17 reviews1 tour includes this
    Castro Alves Theater (Teatro Castro Alves) — places to visit in Salvador da Bahia

    Castro Alves Theater (Teatro Castro Alves) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Salvador da Bahia. The dedicated guide is being written — see Salvador da Bahia experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  21. Tinhare Island (Ilha de Tinharé) — places to visit in Salvador da Bahia

    Tinhare Island (Ilha de Tinharé) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Salvador da Bahia. The dedicated guide is being written — see Salvador da Bahia experiences that visit it in the meantime.

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Salvador da Bahia has a mix of heritage sites, landmarks, markets and natural attractions. The listicle above ranks the top picks by traveller ratings and editorial review — start there if you have one or two days. Visitors typically include 2–3 landmark sites on day one, then mix in markets, neighbourhoods and one nature/water-side stop on day two.

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