1.Schooner Tour to Frades Islands and Itaparica

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

8-hour schooner ride from Salvador to Ilha dos Frades and Itaparica, with island time, live music, and big bay views.

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2.Afro-Brazilian Roots Private City Tour in Salvador

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

6-hour private Salvador tour tracing Afro-Brazilian roots, Yemayá, markets, Candomblé Ewe Fon faith, plus acarajé and sea-view lunch.

“Our Afro-Brazilian roots tour in Bahia with Ronaldo was one of the most powerful and enriching experiences of our entire trip. From the moment we met him, Ronaldo’s warmth, charisma, and deep knowledge of history and culture made us feel instantly connected—not just to him, but to the vibrant spirit of Bahia itself. This tour was unlike anything we’ve ever done. Ronaldo guided us through neighborhoods brimming with life and stories that revealed the rich tapestry of Afro-Brazilian identity. Our experience was deeply educational. One of the most unforgettable parts of the tour was learning about Candomblé. It was cool to understand its roots, rituals, and significance in the community.…”

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3.Trekking the valley of the pat 3 days/ GUIDE TUTY CHAPADA DIAMANTINA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $421Top rated

3 days Vale do Pati trek from Lençóis with guide Tuty: waterfalls, a quartzite cave with flashlight, and native home dinners.

“Our trek through the Pati Valley was an incredible adventure. Tuty was communicative and attentive, making sure that all of our needs were met. We couldn't be happier with our trek, and we highly recommend Tuty!”

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4.4 FASCINATING DAYS! Reservations from 2 people -Chapada Diamantina by Zentur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $323

Four days in Chapada Diamantina from Lençóis with caves, waterfalls, swimming pools, and big viewpoints, led by Zentur.

“Honestly it was a mess to book this first, because the initial offer I saw at another website was not the current one and it was all very spontaneously on my side. But I'm glad it all worked out. ZenTur put in lots of effort to make it happen. I am happy I had the best guide of Chapada, Dairone. Trust me, he will male sure, you enjoy your trip and have great pictures. Loved my time there. 10/10”

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5.Private City Tour in Porto Seguro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $118

Private Porto Seguro city tour with UNESCO sights, capoeira, tastings, and ocean views from the north shore, led by Antonio Sergio.

“Excellent tour, we recommend too Sergio, the only thing he is not very good, is singer, kkkkkkkkkkk! Funny, it was super fun.”

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6.2 AMAZING DAYS! Booking from 2 people – Chapada Diamantina by Zentur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 1 day 4 hours (approx.) · from $133

Two days in Chapada Diamantina with cave formations, crystal pools, and a sunset climb, plus a car-free trail day near Lençóis.

“We thoroughly enjoyed this two day tour. The first day used a mini bus to take us to four locations: a natural pool, some impressive caves (where we enjoyed a local lunch); a tourist centre aound a lake for swimming and lastly the most stunning views of the valley at sunset from the top of Morro do Pai Inácio. The second day consisted of a walk around the trails close to Lencois. The first day includes many hours of driving, about 140km, so was pretty tiring. However, the area is very large, so it is necessary! We enjoyed most of the tour, the caves are very special and the views…”

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7.Salvador Historic Walking Tour – Pelourinho

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 62 reviews

Walk Salvador’s historic sights and Pelourinho, with UNESCO context, big viewpoints, and a small-group guide in 2.5 hours.

“Eduardo was very keen on showing additional individual preferences. The tour was really helpful to make the best of Salvador for that view days. He gave helpful tips what to do.”

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8.Salvador de Bahia African Culture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 60 reviews

Walk Salvador’s center on a 3-hour African heritage tour, visiting Terreiro de Jesus, Olodum, and the Cross of São Francisco.

“Realmente espectacular. Nuestros guías Facundo y Carlos nos han hecho sentir el Salvador más cultural e histórico. Ha sido una experiencia muy gratificante y superó todas nuestras expectativas. 100% recomendable.”

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9.3 DAYS OF CHARM! Booking from 2 people – Chapada Diamantina by Zentur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $233

3 days in Lençóis hitting rivers, waterfalls, caves, and colored sand with small-group energy, included lunches, and easy logistics.

“Visiting Chapada Diamantina was already a dream, but experiencing it with Zentur made the entire trip exceptional.”

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10.Praia Do Forte and Guarajuba Beach Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 56 reviews · 8 hours · from $43

A day trip from Salvador to Praia do Forte and Guarajuba Beach, with hotel pickup, a multilingual guide, and a Projeto Tamar turtle visit.

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11.Cultural Treasure – Samba de Roda.

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 51 reviews · 1 hour · from $43

Learn Samba de Roda in Salvador at Associação de Capoeira Mestre Bimba. English-led, beginner-friendly, and packed with cultural context.

“Samba was a delight. Our instructor was knowledgeable and helped us to learn the basic steps. It was very fun. I would highly recommend it.”

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12.Walking Tour Through Pelourinho

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 1h 30m · from $80

90-minute small-group walk through Salvador’s Pelourinho, from Praça Castro Alves and Lacerda Elevator to Igreja de Ouro and Ladeira do Pelô.

“Our guide was fantastic you could immediately tell he was a local, and that made the experience even more authentic. Hearing the history through his lens brought everything to life in such a unique and personal way. He also went above and beyond by giving us plenty of great recommendations for things to do in the area. My friends and I were very satisfied with the tour and would definitely recommend it!”

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13.Walk to the Moor of São Paulo – Pearl of Bahia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · from $48

Early Salvador pickup to Morro de São Paulo by island and speedboat, with free beach time and optional lighthouse zipline.

“Não me avisaram que tinha que retornar 30h antes, quase fiquei preso na ilha por causa disso. No site tá até 15:30, mas na realidade é até as 15:00h..”

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14.4-Hour Candomblé Mysteries Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 34 reviews · 4 hours · from $110

4-hour small-group Candomblé mysteries tour in Salvador, with Afro-Brazilian Museum, Pierre Verger gallery, terreiro, photos and local tips.

“Thanks to the Tour and the more then competent guide Nilson I gained a totally different view on some of Bahia’s culture. It was - in short: mindblowing and very informative. Nilson took me to places and showed me spots I wouldn’t have thought about to visit on my own. Now I will! He also adapted the tour according to my personal needs and interests and gave me great ideas and impulses what else to do in Salvador which I surely will. His knowledge is impressive and I learned a lot of highly interesting stuff! Both, guide and driver formed a friendly team and I felt really good with them.…”

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15.Capoeira Class at Mestre Bimba’s 1st Ever School.

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 34 reviews · 1 hour · from $43

Capoeira in Salvador for complete beginners at Mestre Bimba's first school. 1 hour, English instruction, culture and fitness for $43.

“Would 100% recommend, they were welcoming and super patient and explained some of the history of Capoeira before jumping into the class. An experience we won’t forget!”

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