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3-Hour Private Tour of Salvador Capital Afro-Brazilian

By Rio by Foot - Tours
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$160 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

We will meet at 2pm in front of the Cathedral Basilica of San Salvador and begin a walking tour to learn about the influence and legacy of African culture in Salvador da Bahia.

First, we will go to Terreiro de Jesus, where we will learn about the history of the colonisation of this area of Brazil through the actions of the Jesuit Missions and Portuguese colonisation. We will also meet some African celebrities who have worked in Salvador de Bahia throughout history.

Activity location

  • Praca Terreiro de Jesus
    • Centro Historico
    • 40026-010, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Cathedral of Salvador
    • s/n Largo Terreiro de Jesus
    • 40026-010, Pelourinho, Bahia, Brazil

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3-Hour Private Tour of Salvador Capital Afro-Brazilian
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English
Price details
AU$159.98 x 1 AdultAU$159.98

Total
Price is AU$159.98
Until Mon, 23 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuide in the selected language
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedBottled water

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Praca Terreiro de Jesus
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
First, we will go to Terreiro de Jesus, where we will learn about the history of the colonisation of this area of Brazil through the actions of the Jesuit Missions and Portuguese colonisation.
Casa do Benin
  • 25m
  • Admission ticket included
The House has a collection made up of around 200 pieces originating from the Gulf of Benin, collected by French photographer Pierre Verger throughout his trips to Africa, to study the ebbs and flows between Africa and Bahia. It also has pieces related to Afro-diasporic culture, donated by artists and institutions.
Olodum
  • 20m
We will visit the Olodum School, an Afro-descendant cultural and educational centre where we will analyse the importance of Carnival in the city.
Sao Francisco Church and Convent
  • 15m
San Francisco Cruise. Here we will tell about the birth, in the 19th century, of a male organisation whose objective was to help the black community of Salvador in the fight for its liberation. We will also learn about another fundamental part of African culture, such as samba and capoeira dances. The rhythms are sure to make you want to move your feet!
Angola House
  • 25m
  • Admission ticket included
The African influence in Brazil appears in the language, food, music, behaviour and religious manifestations. The Casa de Angola cultural centre, located in one of the colonial mansions, built in the 18th century, was founded on November 5, 1999 with the aim of keeping alive and consolidating cultural ties between Brazil and the African country.
Cultural Afro Brazilian Museum
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
There you come into contact with works that talk about black identity; of Africa as the continent from which all humanity originated; the issue of trafficking in people who were enslaved; of black resistance, quilombos and revolts. You also learn about contributions to cuisine, religion and popular festivals, as well as sports and music, which is an exuberant array of samba, semba, maracatu and others.
Church of Our Lady of the Rosary of the Black People
  • 20m
The objective of this association is to worship the Virgin of the Rosary, through faithful observance of the rules of its commitment. The Venerable Third Order of the Rosary of Our Lady at the Gates of Mount Carmel – Brotherhood of Black Men is, first and foremost, a Roman Catholic apostolic brotherhood with an African slant. It has maintained, with dignity and renewal, throughout its more than three centuries, its characteristics as an African territory in the diaspora.
Elevator Lacerda (Pass by)
The Conceição Hydraulic Lift – which has been on an electrical system for some time – and in the past popularly called “Parafuso”, was the first urban lift in the world. When it opened in 1873, it was also the tallest, at 63 metres. It connects Bairro do Comércio to Cidade Alta, in a journey of approximately 20 seconds. That's when there's no queue. So, on party days in that area, be prepared because the lift is used as everyday public transport by those who live in the city.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPraca Terreiro de Jesus
    • Centro Historico
    • 40026-010, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLECathedral of Salvador
    • s/n Largo Terreiro de Jesus
    • 40026-010, Pelourinho, Bahia, Brazil

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