Salvador Private Tour: Authentic Local Experiences in Upper & Lower City

Experience the authentic and local side of Salvador with a private tour that takes you off the beaten path. Discover hidden gems, try delicious street food, and capture stunning photos with a knowledgeable guide.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Santo Antonio da Barra Fort and Nautic Museum of Bahia - Begin your journey at the iconic Lighthouse of Barra, situated in Santo Antônio Fort. Stroll around, capture stunning photos, and enjoy the refreshing breeze. This spot marks the entrance to the Bay of All Saints.
  • Praia do Porto da Barra - The birthplace of Salvador, founded by the…
What's Included
  • Climate-controlled vehicle interior
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Tickets for churches & Museums
  • Ticket to Cathedral; São Francisco and museums
Additional Information

Get to know Salvador from an authentic and local point of view and at your own pace; without wasting precious time, in this MUST DO itinerary . We will always go out of the traditional route to discover the real city and all the possibilities that has to offer. Trying street food is always part of the fun and we will have plenty of opportunities to do…

Location
Santo Antonio da Barra Fort and Nautic Museum of Bahia
Largo do Farol da Barra s/n, Barra
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jolantad582
Aug 5, 2025
A rich and fun experience - The tour was very informative and fun. I saw and learned things I would not have otherwise. Plus Gabriela is personable, fun and really a pleasure to spend time with.
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Zg8b79qq46
Jul 17, 2025
A great tour - Icaro our guide was very friendly, he knows the city and the history of Brazil very well. We had a great day visiting Salvador with him. They recommended a lot of things, like the restaurant.
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902darielc
Jul 13, 2025
Superb experience - It is a very complete tour of the city. The guides are excellent, very friendly, flexible and you can tell they love what they do. We had the opportunity to take pictures, see emblematic places and clear up several doubts about the culture and history of Salvador. The friendliness and willingness to help by the guides is a 10/10. In my case due to weather problems our arrival flight to Salvador was delayed 24 h, so we did not arrive in time to attend the initial date booked, but that was not a problem, as Gabriela resolved everything and we managed to relearn for 2 days later, a luxury! In addition we had to change accommodations just the day of the excursion and were allowed to take the bags in transport throughout the excursion and then take them to the new accommodation. We really enjoyed the visit to the house of the artist Prentice, he is someone endearing who welcomes you with a smile and humility and treats you like someone of the family, without doubt this part of the excursion was very nice. Then the walk through Pelourinho was very interesting and we could see several artists showing and doing their art, it is a magical place. I highly recommend this tour!
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I8740hofabienb
Jul 10, 2025
Excellent day tour in Salvador de Bahia, above our expectations - Excellent day with Gabriela Parnatti. We lived it as if we were family. In a very friendly atmosphere, Gabriela offered us a very complete tour of Salvador de Bahia and made us benefit from her very rich and diverse knowledge. She is very familiar with the history of Salvador, the province, and Brazil in general. Gabriela also speaks Portuguese, Spanish and English. An unforgettable day!
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Anne_b
Jun 24, 2025
Very nice day. - I had a great day with Gabriela, an Argentinean guide who is adorable and smiling, and especially who knows Salvador very well. We were lucky to have a beautiful day, which was also a holiday. I will keep a very good memory of this day and advise it 100%
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Companion57315530311
Jun 19, 2025
Great tour, highly recommended. - Gabi was amazing. It was a great insightful fun tour first with thr car around the city, stepping out at interesting points and exploring different neighbourhoods; then by foot through the old town. Everything at my pace with flexibility to adapt to what was interesting to me. Highly recommended.
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Wendy
May 28, 2025
A perfect day! - Gabriela was a wonderful tourist guide. She took some time to explain everything to me. I was able to practice my Portuguese. She adapted the tour to my interests. I learned a lot about the culture and the places.
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Panos144
Mar 8, 2025
Good food too - Gabriela is very nice guide, I know much history of bahia ,Very good advice, excellent service, a person who understands customers very well, takes good care of me. highly recommend this tour
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Marcus
Feb 15, 2025
Amazing tour and guide! Must book when visiting Salvador. - Beautiful tour of the city with the most amazing guide. Gabriella is very knowledgeable and speaks great English. She educated us on the history of Bahia, Brazil and the amazing people. She has excellent dining, beach and event recommendations. She’s very easy to get in touch with and made our first time memorable.
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Lynne_s
Feb 7, 2025
Salvador is an amazing... - Salvador is an amazing city with a huge amount to see. We were on a cruise so only had a short time here and wanted to make the most of it. This was the first time we had used a private guide and it worth every penny. Gabriela is extremely knowledgeable, warm and friendly but professional and she made our visit an absolute joy. And she knows just about everyone! We were able to move against or ahead of the crowds using her knowledge and contacts and as a result saw and learnt much more than we would have without her. We saw Salvador from all sides, all the sites we wanted to see and a few more we didn’t know about. We loved every minute and left with 100s of photographs and many fond memories. If you are a fan of ice creams or sorbets, do follow her recommended stop, they are amazing.
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).