City: State of Bahia
Top Things to do in State of Bahia
Top Hotels in State of Bahia
- 1. Gran Hotel Stella Maris Urban Resort & Conventions
- 2. Hotel Deville Prime Salvador
- 3. Ibis Salvador Aeroporto Hangar
- 4. Hotel Bahia Do Sol
- 5. Wish Hotel da Bahia
- 6. Hotel Solar do Imperador
- 7. Novotel Salvador Hangar Aeroporto Hotel
- 8. Ibis Salvador Rio Vermelho
- 9. Hit Hotel
- 10. Vila Gale Salvador
Top 10 Historical & Heritage Tours in State of Bahia, Brazil
Bahia (locally [baˈi.ɐ]) is one of the 26 states of Brazil and is located in the northeastern part of the country on the Atlantic coast. It is the 4th-largest Brazilian state by population (after São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro) and the 5th-largest by area. Bahia's capital is the city of Salvador (formerly known as "Cidade do São Salvador da Bahia de Todos os Santos", lit. "City of Holy Saviour of All Saints Bay"), located on a spit of land separating the Bay of All Saints from the Atlantic. Once a monarchial stronghold dominated by agricultural, slaving, and ranching interests, Bahia is now a major manufacturing center whose last three elections have been dominated by the Workers' Party.
Restaurants in State of Bahia
1. Cachoeira Countryside Flavor Private Tour from Salvador
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Travel back in time and spend the day following the path of the slavery history in Salvador of Bahia in the 1500s. Explore the city's history through the African heritage and visiting the most important highlights of the colonial town listed as the humanity´s Heritage by UNESCO, then understand the unique soul of the ancestrality and feel the power of the sorority of the balck women in good death´s sisterhood.
Inclusions: Buffet lunch, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By R1707AZjacquelinep
I absolutely love it! Considering the museums were closed, my guide Wagner tried his best to accommodate for it. I learned so much in just one day! Junior our driver got us to each stop safely. I highly recommend.
2. Historical Salvador City Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Walking on the streets in the Historical District of Salvador feels like being taken back to ancient times in Brazilian history. Visit the first fort that was built at the entrance point of the bay of All Saints to protect the city from an attack. A stop at the city center is a must for anyone staying in Salvador da Bahia!
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop off in most hotels located in Salvador, Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional guide
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Barra Lighthouse Museum Entrance Fee, S. Francisco Church Entrance Fee, Entrance fees to museums, churches or any other attractions.
Reviewed By Mikel J
First of all, the tour guide was 45 minutes late. Pick up was at 6 am, had we known it was going to be late, we could've slept in an extra half hour instead of getting up at 5am. We requested an english speaking tour guide, only to be surprised by a non-speaking tour guide, with the excuse of his co-worker calling in sick. This was a terrible start. Our hotel breakfast wasn’t open that early so we didn’t have a proper breakfast from the get-go. I requested if there was atleast a coffee/water break—only to stop at a gas station where they served coffee only in clear plastic cups. Who would want to drink coffee in that in a bump tour bus? The tour bus didn’t even offer bottled water or anything. The booking site didn’t clearly state how long the travel time was from Salvador to Mangue seco. We only realized after picking up other tourists on the way there. It took 4.5 hours to get there in a cramped van with no leg room and a door that didn’t properly open from the inside. In addition, they played on CD on repeat. We finally get there, in the middle of high sun, which meant an uncomfortable blistering hot day ahead. There was NO canoe to take us to the beach, instead it was a ferry boat with stiff metal benches which made for an uncomfortable and impossible slow ride to this island which we were hoping would be a nice pay off from the torturous ride to get there. We were made to order food as soon as we arrived to the island, but only to be delivered at a later time at the beach. But first we had to take the buggy ride first. The buggy ride cost was an additional cash-only charge on top of the booking fee. This was not clearly stated. While the sand dunes was a decent backdrop for a photo-op, we didn’t really feel the need to make 5 different stops in the sweltering heat that basically ended up looking the same. We just wanted food, drinks and the ocean. Finally, after the fifth stop we were pretty much salivating to jump in the water, only to be teased and driven back into the village to stop at a local restaurant for a pointless 15 minute break, in what felt like half an hour — a ploy perhaps to get tourists to buy unwanted chachkis. At this point we just wanted the food we ordered, in what seemed like ages ago, and jump in the water. The buggy finally dropped us off in the line-up of huts where other tourists were. Besides being a “virgin” beach, nothing about seemed pristine or peaceful. The travel to this place was 8 hours in total. The actual time spent there was a quarter of that time. So do I think it’s worth it? After all that? Not in the least. We were better off staying in Salvador and explore nearby beaches.
3. Quilombo Heritage Private Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Focuses on Daily Life itinerary on cultural history and within the Quilombo´s Community. For those who seek to understand more of their productive output, the visitors can visit and make manioc flour in a little local factory, learn of the process in preparing the dense palm oil or medical syrups, meet with a faith healer, sit in on informal lecture by one of the community griots (or elder).
Inclusions: Transportation, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private Tour, Accredited Guide, Lunch
Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By R1707AZjacquelinep
I absolutely love it! Considering the museums were closed, my guide Wagner tried his best to accommodate for it. I learned so much in just one day! Junior our driver got us to each stop safely. I highly recommend.
4. Salvador Essencial Private 6 Hour Tour
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
A tour for those who have short time in Salvador, but want to visit the most renowned and remarkable sights of this city. In the morning, we will visit the historic sites of the city, its colonial mansions and monuments, and experience some of the history of Brazil's first capital. Then we will have a quickly Snack at a typical street seller, and savor the unique flavors of Bahian gastronomy. In the afternoon we continue our tour by visiting the region known as Cidade Baixa (outskirts), where we will gaze at the gorgeous landscapes of the port area of all saint´s Bay.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Private tour
Exclusions: Drinks, Lunch
Reviewed By R1707AZjacquelinep
I absolutely love it! Considering the museums were closed, my guide Wagner tried his best to accommodate for it. I learned so much in just one day! Junior our driver got us to each stop safely. I highly recommend.
5. Private Historic and Beach Tour.
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy this 7 hour private tour through Salvador da Bahia, ending at its most beautiful beaches.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By R1707AZjacquelinep
I absolutely love it! Considering the museums were closed, my guide Wagner tried his best to accommodate for it. I learned so much in just one day! Junior our driver got us to each stop safely. I highly recommend.
6. Ivan Bahia's BEST: Salvador 500 years in 1 day culture & heritage full day-tour
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Ivan Bahia Travel Guide brings you a yet another unique historical and cultural full day-tour, 'Salvador, 500 years in 1 day' to discover the best heritage of the original capital of Brazil. Your guide adds many personal touches and twists, and his flexibly adapts to the traveler's interests and let you meet and greet with locals in their daily habits. This tour is totally standing out from the typical 'classical tourist tours' without any salt or pepper ;-)) Tour is done in a private car/van with FREE wifi on board, Adaptable to your needs & wishes, available in English / Français / Nederlands (ook voor Vlamingen, Nederlanders & Zuid-Afrikanen).
Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch, For other neigborhoods in Salvador there is a pickup/return fee of 20R$ per person
Reviewed By Angel T
Ivan is the go-to guy if you need anything in Bahia. He picked me up in the middle of the night from the airport and brought me to my accommodation in town had a very reasonable price. I enjoyed it very much talking to him but in all the time I have been in Brazil I have been able to whatsapp him and ask lots of questions he is very helpful and knowledgeable. I hope to see him again and stay in touch with him for many years to come as I know Brazil will be a place in my life. Sean T
7. Ivan Bahia's TOP Cachoeira & Recôncavo Cultural Heritage day-tour from Salvador
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Ivan Bahia Travel Guide takes you back to the Colonial Roots of Brazil : Cachoeira, back to the Colonial Roots to discover culture and history inland in Bahia. Available in English / Français / Nederlands.
Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By Angel T
Ivan is the go-to guy if you need anything in Bahia. He picked me up in the middle of the night from the airport and brought me to my accommodation in town had a very reasonable price. I enjoyed it very much talking to him but in all the time I have been in Brazil I have been able to whatsapp him and ask lots of questions he is very helpful and knowledgeable. I hope to see him again and stay in touch with him for many years to come as I know Brazil will be a place in my life. Sean T
8. Tourism Guide, Salvador - André Alves
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Personalized services of Tourism Guide, in order to meet the needs and the profile of each visitor.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
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Reviewed By Brnsug14
We had an amazing tour guide @guiaisacocosta who took time to teach is the history, culture, religion, and people of this beautiful city I will be back. If you are going to visit Salvador I highly recommend @guiaisacocosta
9. African historical walking tour 03 hours
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
In this tour we take you to experience the strong African influence in the largest black city outside the African continent.
Inclusions: Certified Guide
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Brnsug14
We had an amazing tour guide @guiaisacocosta who took time to teach is the history, culture, religion, and people of this beautiful city I will be back. If you are going to visit Salvador I highly recommend @guiaisacocosta
10. Cacau Farm Tour with Encantos Turismo
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Visit to a traditional cocoa farm in the shade of the Atlantic Forest, with cacao trees in production, barges, tasting of homemade chocolates and cacao juice. An incredible experience in the world of cocoa and chocolate.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
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Reviewed By wayfairers
We had a fantastic tour to Lagoa Encantada. Phillipe was our interpreter (English was excellent) and I cannot remember our driver’s name. The driver was the main tour guide. On our drive to Lago Encantada we made a few stops to see and try local fruit, sweets and a blue crab. At the lagoon we sat at a shady table on the shore and had a beer then placed our lunch order (chicken or fish/shrimp - we chose fish/shrimp) and got in the boat to cross the lagoon. The guy running the restaurant packed a cooler with beer and water that we took with us - we only had to pay for what we drank. The waterfall was warm and gorgeous with a farmer and his grandson there selling snacks and beer. We spent a while there then walked to another cooler waterfall with the option of swimming at both places. The boat picked us up and we drove back across the lagoon for lunch. Amazing day and we had a blast. Will use this tour company again.
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