Guided Tour of Ilhéus
Nature and colonial architecture merge in a place that has a lot to offer. On this guided tour of Ilhéus, we'll explore the main attractions in the city. Description.
- 4 hours
- 4 reviews
- Open on Mon, Thu, Sat
Nature and colonial architecture merge in a place that has a lot to offer. On this guided tour of Ilhéus, we'll explore the main attractions in the city.
Description
Between 8 and 8:40, we'll pick you up at your hotel, and at 9, we'll begin this guided tour of Ilhéus, a city famous for its beaches and its rich historical and cultural heritage.
This tour includes visits to significant sites, including locations that inspired the writer Jorge Amado, such as the Vesúvio bar and the Bataclan cabaret, featured in Amado's work Gabriela, Cravo e Canela. We'll see the Cathedral of San Sebastian and visit Jorge Amado's House of Culture to learn about the writer's life.
Our last stop will be at the mansion of Colonel Misael Tavares, known as the King of Cocoa, where we'll discuss his significance and cocoa's role in the region.
The tour lasts four hours, concluding with your return to your hotel.
Hotel pickup
The tour includes pickup at the main hotels in Ilhéus and at the Canabrava Resort.
Prices
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop—off
- Portuguese—speaking guide
Not included
- Admission to the Jorge Amado Culture House: 5BRL per person
- Admission to the Bataclan cabaret: 10BRL per person
- Photos at the Bataclan cabaret: 10BRL per person
Tips
- Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.