Salvador walking tour & city guide
Afro-Brazilian culture and a colorful colonial old town.
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Salvador, the capital of Bahia, was Brazil's first capital and is the heart of Afro-Brazilian culture. Its historic center, Pelourinho, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of pastel colonial buildings and baroque churches, filled with drumming and capoeira.
Pelourinho
Pelourinho's cobbled streets climb between colorful houses and churches like the São Francisco Church, covered inside with gold. The Lacerda Elevator, an Art Deco lift, connects the Upper City with the Lower City and the Mercado Modelo.
Beaches and culture
Barra, with its lighthouse fort, is a favorite place for sunset. Salvador's Carnival is one of the largest street parties in the world, and capoeira, a mix of martial art and dance, is performed in the squares.
Top sights in Salvador
- 1
Pelourinho
The colorful historic center.
- 2
São Francisco Church
A church covered in gold.
- 3
Lacerda Elevator
An Art Deco elevator with views.
- 4
Barra Lighthouse
A fort and sunset spot.
- 5
Mercado Modelo
A crafts market by the bay.
Food markets & where to eat in Salvador
Rio Vermelho
Famous for acarajé stalls in the evening.
Pelourinho
Restaurants in colonial houses.
Mercado Modelo
Snacks and Bahian sweets.
Food to try in Salvador
Acarajé
Black-eyed pea fritters with shrimp.
Moqueca baiana
A fish stew with coconut milk and palm oil.
Cocada
A sweet coconut candy.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
Plan your trip to Salvador
Enjoyed the walk? Here is everything you need to see it for real.
- Hotels in SalvadorCompare places to stay and prices.
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