Brazil · Walking Tours

3-Hour Walking Tour of Salvador's Historic Center and Pelourinho

3 Hours Round trip from Salvador - State of Bahia Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Stroll through Pelourinho and soak up its vibrant atmosphere
02 Marvel at the beauty of the Rio Branco Palace
03 Wander through Terreiro de Jesus Square in Salvador's Historic Center
04 Visit the Cathedral Basilica, transformed from the former Jesuit Church
05 Explore Cruzeiro de São Francisco Square and its Baroque surroundings
06 Offer your prayers at the Saint Francis of Assisi Church

Sign up for a sightseeing excursion through Pelourinho to discover the amazing history and architecture of Salvador, along with the rich mixture of cultures that makes it such a unique city in all of Brazil. Explore Municipal Square, the Lacerda Elevator, the Rio Branco Palace, Sé Square, Terreiro de Jesus Square, and Cruzeiro de São Francisco Square, and pay a respectful visit to the Cathedral Basilica and the Saint Francis of Assisi Church.

Sign up for a sightseeing excursion through Pelourinho to discover the amazing history and architecture of Salvador, along with the rich mixture of cultures that makes it such a unique city in all of Brazil.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Walk Through Salvador's Historic Center

Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location to begin the program.
Start in Municipal Square, where you will enjoy a beautiful view of All Saints Bay and find the iconic Lacerda Elevator and the Rio Branco Palace.
Then head to Sé Square, the site of the first cathedral.
Continue to Terreiro de Jesus Square, in the heart of the Historic Center, where the former Jesuit Church, now transformed into the current Cathedral Basilica, is located (visit).
Lastly, go to Cruzeiro de São Francisco Square and its magnificent Saint Francis of Assisi Church, a true Baroque gem (visit).
Finish the tour at Pelourinho Square, with its vibrant atmosphere and the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary.