11. Savour Salvador Food Tour with 12+ Tastings
· 4 hoursSalvador’s food is one of the most distinctive in Brazil, shaped by deep Afro-Brazilian roots and centuries of trade. This tour is built to show you this food history though the streets, markets, and small neighbourhood kitchens of Pelourinho and Comércio. With 12 plus tastings across multiple stops, the experience moves between street stalls, market vendors, and long-standing eateries, giving you a broad view of Bahian cooking from iconic dishes like acarajé to slower, richer plates like moqueca. The setting is just as important as the food. Walking through Salvador’s historic centre and down into its old port district, you’ll see how the city’s past continues to shape its cuisine today. Led by a knowledgeable local tastemaker guide, and combining walking with short rides between neighbourhoods, this is Salvador's most generous food tour.
22. Santo Antônio Walking Tour Monumento da Cruz do Pascoal
· 3 hoursYour journey begins at the Monumento da Cruz do Pascoal, one of Salvador’s most symbolic landmarks. From this hilltop, your local guide introduces how African heritage, colonial history, and Bahian spirit blend into the flavors you’re about to taste. As you wander through Cruz do Pascoal’s vibrant streets, you’ll meet street vendors, artisans, and cooks who turn everyday food into living culture. At each stop, you’ll sample traditional dishes and drinks that carry stories of ancestry, resilience, and joy, the real taste of Bahia. This isn’t a quick bite; it’s a walk through centuries of flavor, music, and tradition. Between stops, enjoy local rhythms, warm conversations, and colorful scenes that make Salvador unforgettable. You’ll finish with more than a full stomach, you’ll take home memories, stories, and a genuine connection to Brazil’s Afro-Bahian roots. And remember: if your experience isn’t five stars, you don’t pay for a four-star day.
33. Bahia Bites Salvador Food Tour with 12+ Tastings
5.0· 1 reviews· 4 hoursSalvador’s food is inseparable from its history, and this tour brings that to life through the streets vendors and neighbourhood eateries. Rather than focusing on restaurants, you’ll experience the city through markets, street stalls, and small local spots, tasting the Afro-Bahian dishes that define its identity. With 12 plus tastings across multiple stops, the tour is designed as a crash course in the flavours of Bahia from iconic street foods like acarajé to simple grilled snacks and deeper, slow-cooked dishes like ximxim de galinha. The setting is a key part of the experience. You’ll ride the Elevador Lacerda, move through the cobbled streets of Pelourinho, and explore areas most visitors pass through without understanding. Led by a knowledgeable local tastemaker guide, this is a relaxed, small-group experience that offers an authentic introduction to Salvador's food scene.
44. Cooking class in Salvador, fun hands on experience with caips
5.0· 159 reviews· 4 hoursTraveling is about finding out new things. One of the best ways is through culinary. So, learning about it gives you a good sense of the culture, people, and habits of a country. Brazilian gastronomy is very rich, tasty, and full of wonders. In this culinary class, besides having hands-on practice and learning about the recipes, you will have an idea of their roots. A truly DIY experience with nice conversation, drinks, and fun.
55. Private Full-Day African Oriented Salvador Upper & Lower City
5.0· 46 reviewsGet 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 it. I will suggest the best photography spots and you will be able to do it safely with me. Also, I provide you valuable information about all the activities you can do on your own during your stay in the city. If you like to interact with the local community this is also the tour for you.
66. Salvador African Heritage Private City Tour Including Afro Museum
4.7· 19 reviews· 4 hoursFeel the power of the ancestry that shaped Salvador on this African Heritage City Tour – the most immersive experience for those wishing to understand the Afro-Brazilian roots of Brazil’s first capital. This emotional journey takes you through the city’s most symbolic landmarks of Black resistance and spirituality, including 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 iconic Church of Our Lady of the Rosary of the Black People, ending at the inspiring Casa do Benin Museum/Afro Brazilian museum. Guided by specialists, this tour reveals how African culture transformed Bahia into a land of memory, identity, and pride. A powerful and unmissable experience for travelers seeking to connect with the true roots that shaped Brazil.
77. Tour to the Frades Islands and Itaparica, from Salvador - Ba
4.0· 143 reviews· 8 hoursThe tour begins when the schooner leaves the Nautical Terminal towards the first island. A contemplative journey within the Baía de Todos os Santos, at the exit we have the São Marcelo Fort, the city of Salvador seen from the sea, the Itapagipe peninsula, Monte Serrat Fort, the Bonfim Church and other attractions. We head towards Ilha dos Frades where calm, crystal clear waters invite us to take a swim, there are natives as well as a snack and a cold drink, we stay for around 2 hours. Next we go to Itaparica Island. Where we will have lunch at a restaurant on the beach, a buffet with good homemade food. Then just relax on the sand or warm waters of the Itaparica sea. At 3:30 pm our guide begins boarding. On the way back, you can enjoy the sunset at our Todos os Santos Bay. Time: SSA-Frades 1:40; Frades-Itaparica 0:40; Itaparica-SSA 1:10. Note: Tours purchased less than 12 hours after boarding are subject to consultation only. DOES NOT INCLUDE: Boarding fees in Salvador and entry to Ilha dos Frades; Meals and drinks.
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