Salvador Trip Overview
On this tour, you will get a different view of the Salvador by visiting its Lower City and the peninsula of Itapagipe. It’s completely surrounded by the calm waters of the bay, an oasis of peace at only 8 km from the busy harbor area and my favorite part of the city where I lived for more than 20 years.
I recommend a visit to the biggest and swarming open market of the city, called São Joaquim to dive into the daily live and habits of the locals and discover some secrets of the Candomblé, the African religion.
We visit neighborhoods like Ribeira, with fantastic views on the Bay of All Saints and its small marinas and the possibility to taste the best ice cream of the city!
Then the famous church of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim, a unique place for pilgrimage where you can still feel the syncretism between Catholicism and Candomblé.
Finally the Fort of Monte Serrat and Ponta de Humaitá, the most romantic spot in Salvador with the possibility to see one of the most wonderful sunsets of Brazil!
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Salvador, Brazil
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
On this tour, you will get a different view of the Salvador by visiting its Lower City and the peninsula of Itapagipe. It’s completely surrounded by the calm waters of the bay, an oasis of peace at only 8 km from the busy harbor area and my favorite part of the city where I lived for more than 20 years.
I recommend a visit to the biggest and swarming open market of the city, called São Joaquim to dive into the daily live and habits of the locals and discover some secrets of the Candomblé, the African religion.
We visit neighborhoods like Ribeira, with fantastic views on the Bay of All Saints and its small marinas and the possibility to taste the best ice cream of the city!
Then the famous church of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim, a unique place for pilgrimage where you can still feel the syncretism between Catholicism and Candomblé.
Finally the Fort of Monte Serrat and Ponta de Humaitá, the most romantic spot in Salvador with the possibility to see one of the most wonderful sunsets of Brazil!
Stop At: Igreja de Nosso Senhor do Bonfim, Praca Sr. do Bonfim, s/n, Senhor Do Bonfim, State of Bahia 40415-475 Brazil
You visit the famous church of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim, an important place for pilgrimage where you can feel the devotion of the humble local people and experience the syncretism between Catholicism and Candomblé, the African religion, still lives strongly.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Forte de Nossa Senhora de Monte Serrat, Rua Santa Rita Durao Ponta de Humaitá, Salvador, State of Bahia 40425-000 Brazil
You visit the surroundings of the impressive Fort of Monte Serrat with an astonishing panoramic view on the “skyline” the city of Salvador, the Ponta do Humaitá and the whole Bay of All Saints.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Sao Joaquim market, Av. Frederico Pontes, s/n Comércio, Salvador, State of Bahia Brazil
You can visit the biggest and swarming open market of the city where the locals go to buy their food, like veggies, fruits, meat and fish, over kitchen appliances but also all you need to organize your Candomblé ceremony.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dique de Tororo, Av. Vasco da Gama. S/N0 Tororó, Salvador, State of Bahia 40050-115 Brazil
You visit this urban lake with its giant statues of African gods or Orixás and a magnificent view on the majestic and modern sport stadium.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Rua Pôrto dos Tainheiros, R. Pôrto dos Tainheiros – Ribeira, Salvador – BA, 40421-580, Brazil
You will have a beautiful view to the Bay of Itapagipe with several little boat marinas, typical “communities” on the opposite side and the completely restored mansion Amado Bahia in British colonial style.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ponta do Humaitá, R. da Boa Viagem, 56 – Monte Serrat, Salvador – BA, 40414-610, Brazil
From this point on the Peninsula of Itapagipe you will have marvelous views to the Bay of All Saints and some of it’s most important islands and also see one of the oldest churches of Brazil of Our lady of Monte Serrat. This is one of the best spots in town for a romantic sunset!
Duration: 20 minutes
