Salvador da Bahia Historic Centre & Barra Lighthouse Tour

Did you know that the first capital city of Brazil was actually Salvador da Bahia? Discover the beautiful monuments and buildings on this tour of its historic centre and the enchanting Barra Lighthouse.

Tour Options

When booking, you can choose between two different options. Both include hotel pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Salvador da Bahia and an English-speaking guide. You can see the details of each option below.

4-Hour Tour

After picking you up from your hotel in central Salvador da Bahia, we'll head to the historic centre of the city. The first stop will be at the iconic lighthouse in the Barra neighbourhood, the site where the city's independence was declared.

Next, we'll visit Pelourinho, a residential neighbourhood with historical significance, including the beautiful Church of São Francisco, a treasure of Brazilian Baroque architecture. We will also see the Praça da Sé and the monumental architectural complex of Terreiro de Jesus during the visit to understand their historical importance.

Itinerary order: for organisational reasons, the order of visits may vary.

7-Hour Tour

We will begin by admiring the façades of the Church of St. Francis of Assisi and the Basilica of Our Lady of the Conception da Praia. The tour will cover the historic centre with special focus on Pelourinho, and a visit to the Lacerda Elevator offers a view of the Bay of All Saints. A stop for lunch will be included.

The route will include Fort Santo Antônio and the Barra Lighthouse, as well as the Tororó Dam and the Fonte Nova Arena. Before returning, we will visit the Fort of Nossa Senhora de Monte Serrat and the Memorial and Sanctuary of Santa Dulce dos Pobres.

Salvador da Bahia Private Tour

If you'd prefer to discover the capital of Bahia with an exclusive guide, you can book a private tour of Salvador.