4-Hour Candomblé Experience in Salvador with a Terreiro Visit

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the House of Iemanjá and the fishermen's colony
• 02 Experience a terreiro de Candomblé in a local community
• 03 See the Orixás sculptures at Dique do Tororó
• 04 Explore Pelourinho and visit the House of Benin

Bahia considers itself an actual African territory: 80% of the state's population is of African descent, while this number reaches 54% of Brazil's total population. No place, issue, or custom in Bahia is untouched by the marks and rhythms of what we call negritude. In this 4-hour experience, your guide invites you to dive into this fascinating African history and discover a little more about the real soul of the city.

We will continue driving into a community where we will have the privilege of being hosted in a terreiro de Candomblé, a place of worship for this widely practised religion of African origin that has many followers in Bahia.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Feel the Magic of Bahia

• We will start at Dique do Tororó, where we can appreciate the amazing sculptures of the Orixás (African deities) by the Bahian artist Tati Moreno, representing the strong faith of the Baianos.
• From here, we will go to pay our respects to Iemanjá, visit her chapel, and talk to the fishermen.
• We will continue driving into a community where we will have the privilege of being hosted in a terreiro de Candomblé, a place of worship for this widely practised religion of African origin that has many followers in Bahia. We will learn about their religious rituals, festivities, music, and clothing. We will also taste some of the typical Afro-Bahian food that Candomblé practitioners offer to the Orixás (African deities).
• From here, we will head to the heart of Salvador's historical centre, Pelourinho, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where we will visit the House of Benin.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Executive car with mineral water
• English-speaking tour guide
• Tasting of local religious food and fruit juice

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses

What to bring

• Light-coloured clothes
• Camera or cell phone

Know before you go

• We will appreciate the local community and be respectful of their beliefs.
• For bigger groups, we can use a van.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Dique do Tororó - Nazaré, Salvador - State of Bahia, 40301-155, Brazil

Tour start

Dique do Tororó - Nazaré, Salvador - State of Bahia, 40301-155, Brazil

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.