The 15 Best Tours in Salvador

1.Round trip transfer, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 228 reviews · 1 minute to 3 hours (approx.) · from $40Our pick

Review of Salvador’s round-trip airport transfer, with honest advice on comfort, punctuality, price, booking, and who should choose it.

“The service was great, the van was very comfortable, clean and the drivers were friendly and on time. I really recommend booking them in advance so you can relax and enjoy the trip. We were 4 people with several suitcases, so for us it was the best option, better than a taxi and not that more expensive also, so I really really recommend them.”

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2.Salvador City Tour – Discover Brazil’s First Capital En, It, Es

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $176

Review of Salvador’s private six-hour city tour, from Barra Lighthouse and Bonfim to São Joaquim Market and Pelourinho.

“What a fantastic tour! Our guide João was so knowledgeable about the history of Salvador and passionate about his city that it made the tour. He took us to places we would never have found on our own. We learned so much about the city and the culture. Would highly recommended this tour and João!”

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3.Cooking class in Salvador, an authentic dinning experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $68

Cook Salvador’s moqueca, pão de queijo, brigadeiro, and caipirinhas in a private four-hour class with host Karla.

“Klara so welcoming, and easy-going like a knowledgeable friend. We went to the market first and looked around a long time she answered every question with delight. Then we went to her home where we spent time in her kitchen socializing sipping a drink and creating a great meal to eat together! It was truly delightful and I highly recommend this experience!👍🏼😀❗️”

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4.Tour to the Frades Islands and Itaparica, from Salvador – Ba

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 130 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $38

Review of Salvador’s Frades Islands and Itaparica boat tour, with beach stops, fruit, music, fees, lunch costs, timing, and practical tips.

“O lugar é incrível, paraíso na terra. Mas esperava mais pelo valor que paguei, pois tive que pagar mais taxas, não tem nada de mais no trabalho que é prestado pelo guia, somente informações, que poderiam ser passadas via folheto, o único trabalho de guia que é feito fica por conta de pagamento de mais taxas, eu e meu namorado esperávamos bem mais. Não vimos a igreja que fica na beirada da praia, fomos sozinhos até a a praia da variação, os preços praticados pelo pessoal das barracas da praia são exorbitantes. E o almoço servido não vale o valor cobrado a única coisa saborosa mesmo, foram as saladas. Mas…”

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5.Transfer Salvador Airport / Hotel Litoral Norte

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $31

Review of Alltour’s shared Salvador Airport transfer to Bahia’s North Coast, with hotel drop-off, air conditioning, pricing, stops, and practical tips.

“Excellent transportation, the vehicle that took us was a new Van and the driver super quiet and very attentive. Punctuality at the reception, waiting for us at the landing gate, as well as the vehicle already be waiting for us at the exit of the terminal.Auto-translated”

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6.Private City Tour in Salvador

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $120

Explore Salvador’s Pelourinho, golden churches, Barra lighthouse, Lacerda Elevator, and Mercado Modelo on a flexible private half-day tour.

“Our guide was engaging, well informed and personable. We had a wonderful experience with him, and I highly recommend him to others.”

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7.Schooner Tour to Frades Islands and Itaparica

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 98 reviews · 8 hours · from $39

Review the Salvador schooner trip to Frades Islands and Itaparica, with costs, timing, beaches, lunch, extra fees, and practical advice.

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8.Tour Praia do Forte and Guarajuba, Leaving Salvador-Bahia.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 97 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $38

Review of Salvador’s Praia do Forte and Guarajuba tour, with TAMAR turtles, beach time, transport tips, costs, and honest advice.

“El baño en la playa , fabuloso. El trabajo realizado por Tamar en protección de las tortugas me parece maravilloso.”

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9.Transfer to Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte or Waves Bahia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Review of the private Salvador Airport transfer to Iberostar Praia do Forte, with pricing, vehicle details, timing, safety, value, and booking tips.

“Ricardo el chofer muy amable y siempre estuvieron en contacto con nosotros antes del viaje y eso da mucha tranquilidad”

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10.Transfer Iberostar Waves Bahia / Praia do Forte – Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $49

Private Salvador airport transfer to Iberostar Waves Bahia or Praia do Forte, with pickup, tolls, parking, and no surprise fees.

“Very good experience, from communication to service. The car was new and spacious and the driver was very kind.”

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11.Afro-Brazilian Roots Private City Tour in Salvador

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 88 reviews · 6 hours · from $150

Explore Salvador’s Afro-Brazilian heritage through Candomblé, markets, acarajé, local neighborhoods, and a seaside lunch on this private six-hour tour.

“Wilson was a terrific guide for a wonderful day off the tourist track that displays the evolution in beliefs and faiths that has sustained Salvador's Black population over the centuries. The stops and sights offer exposure to real people and their ways of life in regular neighborhoods and how those (people and neighborhoods alike) have adapted over the centuries from Indigenous settlement through colonial imposition to the present day. A very satisfying experience that gives resonance to a Salvador visit.”

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12.Transfer Salvador Airport / Hotel in Salvador

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $17Best value

Review of Salvador airport hotel transfer: shared air-conditioned ride, airport greeting, timing, price, group size, and booking tips.

“Process was easy Meet after picking up bags, sign with name so no guessing where to go Smooth transfer to hotel”

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13.Transfer Iberostar selection or Iberostar waves go and go

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $87

Review of Salvador airport transfer to Iberostar resorts: private service, child seat, punctual drivers, fixed pricing, and practical booking advice.

“The cordial reception was very great. The drivers were educated and professional. The vehicles are impeccable. Congratulations.Auto-translated”

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14.Full Day Tour to Frades Islands + Itaparica

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 74 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Review of Salvador’s full-day Frades Islands and Itaparica tour, with beaches, bay views, live music, fees, timing, and booking advice.

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15.Schooner Trip Only Ilha dos Frades, Leaving Salvador-Bahia.

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 74 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $38

Review of the Ilha dos Frades schooner trip from Salvador, covering beaches, costs, timing, boat comfort, fees, and practical booking advice.

“Não recomendo nada o passeio. A empresa vende o passeio de outra empresa. Se você for diretamente ao terminal marítimo e comprar com a Empesa Apolônio, sairá muito mais em conta. A única coisa que fizeram foi intermediar a compra. Paguei quase 200 no passeio mais 42 de taxas de embarque e de preservação. Tampouco recomendo o almoço no restaurante indicado, que é um dos primeiros da ilha. É caríssimo e não serve tanto. Em relação a praia da ilha, ela é fantástica! Não é lotada, a água é quente e quase não tem ondas. Parece uma piscina natural. Só fique de olho nos preços, tudo é inflacionado. Na volta,…”

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