City Tour African Heritage – The Roots of Bahia
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This immersive tour goes beyond sightseeing, it's a powerful journey through the history, spirituality, and resilience that shaped Brazil’s first capital.
From the shores where the first Africans arrived to sacred spaces of faith and resistance, each stop reveals how African peoples transformed Salvador into the vibrant heart of Afro-Brazilian culture.
Walk through stories of struggle and triumph, and discover how the past continues to echo through the streets, rhythms, and rituals of this extraordinary city.
Tour Itinerary
- • Begin at the Forte de Santo Antônio da Barra and its iconic lighthouse, marking the symbolic arrival point of the first Africans in Brazil
- • Then on to Dique do Tororó. Admire the powerful floating sculptures of the orixás, paying tribute to the sacred deities of Candomblé and ancestral faith
- • Next visit Terminal Marítimo da França. Once the site of a slave market, and reflect on the resilience of those who endured unimaginable hardship
- • Explore the Afro-Brazilian Museum (or an alternative cultural center), where artifacts and artwork tell the story of centuries of African influence
- • Step inside the Sociedade Protetora dos Desvalidos, Brazil’s oldest Black civil society founded to uplift and protect Afro-Brazilians, and still active today
- • Experience the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary of the Black People, a testament to the faith, labor, and identity of enslaved and freed Africans
- • Conclude your journey at the Casa do Benin Museum, celebrating the deep historical and cultural ties between Salvador and the Kingdom of Benin in West Africa
A deeply immersive cultural and historical experience, designed for those who want to understand Salvador beyond the surface
It is a tribute to memory, resistance, and heritage, making every traveler part of this living legacy
The order of the itinerary is subject to change
- • Conclude your journey at the Casa do Benin Museum, celebrating the deep historical and cultural ties between Salvador and the Kingdom of Benin in West Africa
- • Experience the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary of the Black People, a testament to the faith, labor, and identity of enslaved and freed Africans
- • Step inside the Sociedade Protetora dos Desvalidos, Brazil’s oldest Black civil society founded to uplift and protect Afro-Brazilians, and still active today
- • Explore the Afro-Brazilian Museum (or an alternative cultural center), where artifacts and artwork tell the story of centuries of African influence
- • Next visit Terminal Marítimo da França. Once the site of a slave market, and reflect on the resilience of those who endured unimaginable hardship
- • Then on to Dique do Tororó. Admire the powerful floating sculptures of the orixás, paying tribute to the sacred deities of Candomblé and ancestral faith
What's Included
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Roundtrip air conditioned transport
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English speaking guide
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Entrance Fees
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Forte and Farol da Barra
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Historic Slave Market
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Floating Orixas Sculptures
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Casa do Benin Museum
Considerations
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This tour is not fully wheelchair accessible
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Food and drinks are not included
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Bring cash and/or credit card for any additional purchases on the day
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Gratuities/Tips are not included in your tour, if you would like to leave a tip, please bring cash
Special Instructions
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Wear comfortable walking shoes
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Wear cool and comfortable clothes
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Bring your sunscreen, sunglasses, sunhat, and water bottle
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It is recommended to drink plenty of water - it can get unseasonably hot
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Bring your camera to capture wonderful memories of your time ashore!
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup and Dropoff at the Cruise Port Included.
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Price Info
City Tour African Heritage – The Roots of Bahia
2 Passengers (USD $ 169.50 Per Person)
USD $ 339.00
3 Passengers (USD $ 169.33 Per Person)
USD $ 508.00
4 Passengers (USD $ 169.50 Per Person)
USD $ 678.00
5 Passengers (USD $ 169.40 Per Person)
USD $ 847.00
6 Passengers (USD $ 122.50 Per Person)
USD $ 735.00
7 Passengers (USD $ 123.00 Per Person)
USD $ 861.00
8 Passengers (USD $ 123.50 Per Person)
USD $ 988.00
9 Passengers (USD $ 123.89 Per Person)
USD $ 1115.00
10 Passengers (USD $ 124.20 Per Person)
USD $ 1242.00
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