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 pickup from your hotel in central Salvador da Bahia at the indicated time, we will visit the historic centre.

The first stop will be at the iconic lighthouse in the Barra neighbourhood, known as the site of the city's independence declaration.

Next, we'll head to Pelourinho, a former residential neighbourhood that became a cultural centre after the abolition of slavery. Here, we will visit the Church of São Francisco and the Praça da Sé, along with the monumental complex of Terreiro de Jesus which includes various historical churches.

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

7-Hour Tour

This tour begins with the façades of the Church of St. Francis of Assisi and the Basilica of Our Lady of the Conception da Praia.

Next, we will tour the historic centre, focusing on Pelourinho and the Lacerda Elevator, with views of the Bay of All Saints. Nearby is the Mercado Modelo for local crafts. Lunch is on your own during the tour.

The route includes Fort Santo Antônio and the towering Barra Lighthouse, the Tororó Dam, and the Fonte Nova Arena, Salvador's main football stadium.

Before returning to your hotel, we will stop at 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.