Bonfim Church & Irmã Dulce Sanctuary Tour

Salvador da Bahia is a city with significant churches. This tour will cover the Bonfim church and the Irmã Dulce sanctuary.

Bonfim Church & Irmã Dulce Sanctuary tour

Pickup will be at your hotel in Salvador da Bahia between 12:30 pm and 2 pm to visit the main Catholic temples of the city, known for their impressive designs.

The first stop will be in front of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Conception. This baroque-style temple, which took over 100 years to build using stones from Portugal, features the carving of the patron saint of Bahia.

Next, we will visit the sanctuary of Irmã Dulce, the first Brazilian saint, where you will learn her story while touring the church of the Immaculate Conception of Mary.

The tour continues on the Sacred Hill at the church of Our Lord of Bonfim, known for its colorful ribbons that adorn the fenced perimeter. These ribbons are tied by visitors seeking protection, blessings, or good luck. You will have the opportunity to tie one on if you wish.

We will conclude the tour and return to your hotel in Salvador by 6:30 pm.