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Walk in the Historical Center of Salvador

On this tour, we visit the Historical Center of Salvador, called so after the UNESCO made it a world heritage Site. This place is a must for the visitors: a complete old neighbourhood, also called Pelourinho, in the Upper City inside the bay, full of churches and magnificent colourful mansions in typical Portuguese colonial style.

From Salvador
Online Experience
1 Hour 15 Minutes
South America
Upto 12 people
Highlights
  • Experience the local vibe in this real-time, Online Experience from Salvador, Brazil
  • Walk in the old neighbourhood of churches, colourful mansions and lively squares

Description

Join this Online Experience and visit the historical centre of Salvador, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. An old neighbourhood called Pelourinho located in the Upper City inside the bay, full of churches and magnificent colourful mansions built in typical colonial Portuguese style, this is a must-visit place for all the tourists. 

On our tour of the city, we will walk through lively squares and cobblestoned streets, experience the local atmosphere and meet the locals. Amongst the squares and important buildings, we will see the Tomé de Souza Square with the Old Palace of the Governors, the Elevator Lacerda, the Praça da Sé Square with the monument of the Fallen Cross, the Statue of Zumbi, the Terreiro de Jesus Square with the Cathedral, the Churches of Saint Peter and Saint Domingos, the square of the Cross of Saint Francis with the two churches, the Convent of the Franciscans and the Square of the Pelourinho with the church of the Rosary.

About this experience
Instructions
  • Please have a good internet connection and zoom app installed on your phone or laptop
  • The instructions to join the meeting will be sent via email shortly after the booking
Know before you go
  • This tour involves walking and traveling to different places, at times the mobile network may be intermittent, and the picture may not be clear. However, we will attempt to minimize such disruptions
  • You can book this tour for 50 USD for a group of 3 screens OR as a private tour for 100 USD and invite up to 10 friends and family to join this activity with you from all over the world. You will see the option to book this experience as a private tour on the checkout page if it is available for that time slot
  • Since these are live tours, they may be subject to last minute cancellation due to inclement weather, Internet disruptions or other unforeseen circumstances.
Meet your Host
Dirk Raymond C. V. Kerckhove

Hello! I am Dirk, your tour guide in Salvador da Bahia! Welcome to this magic city that had my heart from the first moment we met more than 30 years ago! Salvador and its people received me with a big smile and open arms and let me become a real "local" or Soteropoletano. I am passionate about it! With my passion for travelling and discovering places and people, my general background, knowledge and culture, my expertise in local tourism (I'm a licensed tour guide in the state of Bahia) and my passion for Salvador and Bahia, I am ready to welcome you here in Salvador and Bahia and invite you to take this awesome virtual Walking Tour in the Historical Center of Salvador!

From USD 50 / Group
Important Information
  • Fully refundable in case of any cancellation upto 2 days before the tour.