
Cruise Ship Special Private Tour Salvador da Bahia Historic Old Town Bonfim and Barra
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Is Cruise Ship Special Private Tour Salvador da Bahia Historic Old Town Bonfim and Barra worth booking?
Cruise Ship Special Private Tour Salvador da Bahia Historic Old Town Bonfim and Barra is a 6-hour experience in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil, from $100 per person. It scores 65 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 3 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 65 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (3)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $100 per person
Special compact tour with a good overview of Salvador da Bahia. By an air conditioned car and walking through town, we will show you this fantastic city from a local kind of view. The tour is Operated by a German hotel m
What you get
- Transportation: air conditioned car
- Private small-group tour with a maximum of 4 travelers
- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- Port pickup and drop-off
About this experience
Special compact tour with a good overview of Salvador da Bahia. By an air conditioned car and walking through town, we will show you this fantastic city from a local kind of view. The tour is Operated by a German hotel manager, who is living in Bahia since more than 8 years. Normally we leave the harbor around 9 am and return by 4 pm; however, the duration and departure times are subject to your arrival in Salvador da Bahia. This is a small private group with a maximum of 4 travelers. You will visit all the main attractions of Salvador, including the old town's historical center, the Pelorinho, and the peninsula of Itapagipe with its amazing church, Igreja do Bomfirm, lighthouse, and Fort Monte Serrat, the elevator lacerda, an art-deco elevator that connects the lower to the upper part of Salvador. Lunch time is allotted for, but at the customers own expense.
What's included
Included
- Transportation: air conditioned car
- Private small-group tour with a maximum of 4 travelers
- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- Port pickup and drop-off
Not included
- Food and drinks
What you'll see and do
Basilica Do Senhor Do Bonfim
church
15 minutes here
Forte de Nossa Senhora de Monte Serrat
Fort and here we can drink a nice cold coconut water
10 minutes here
Praia da Boa Viagem
beach
Pass by without stopping
Sister Dulce memorial
Memorial
Pass by without stopping
Mercado Modelo
market
60 minutes here
Basilica e Santuario Nossa Senhora da Conceicao da Praia
church
Pass by without stopping
Elevator Lacerda
lift
Pass by without stopping
Palacio Rio Branco
palace
Pass by without stopping
Praca da Se
place
Pass by without stopping
Cathedral Of Salvador
church
Pass by without stopping
Igreja e Convento de Sao Francisco
church
20 minutes here · Admission not included
Igreja da Ordem Terceira de Sao Francisco
church
Pass by without stopping
Olodum
FAN store
Pass by without stopping
Pelourinho
Place
Pass by without stopping
Church of Our Lady of the Rosary of the Black People
church
Pass by without stopping
Plano Inclinado Goncalves
lift
Pass by without stopping
Farol da Barra
lighthouse
10 minutes here
Praia Do Porto Da Barra
beach
Pass by without stopping
MAM Museu de Arte Moderna
Museum
10 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Salvador da Bahia
Crosswalk to parking
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
Crosswalk to parking
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, pt, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 4 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Guide Markus Frenzel
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Level of strenuousness: suitable for all ages
- Personal food and drinks are allowed
- Photography is allowed
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
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Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 1+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $100 to $150
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 65
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Cruise Ship Special Private Tour Salvador da Bahia Historic Old Town Bonfim and Barra: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Salvador da Bahia.
How much does Cruise Ship Special Private Tour Salvador da Bahia Historic Old Town Bonfim and Barra cost?
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Prices start at $100 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Salvador da Bahia usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Cruise Ship Special Private Tour Salvador da Bahia Historic Old Town Bonfim and Barra take?
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Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Salvador da Bahia is not rushed.
Is Cruise Ship Special Private Tour Salvador da Bahia Historic Old Town Bonfim and Barra worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 65 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 3 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Salvador da Bahia, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Cruise Ship Special Private Tour Salvador da Bahia Historic Old Town Bonfim and Barra?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Cruise Ship Special Private Tour Salvador da Bahia Historic Old Town Bonfim and Barra suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 1. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 6-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Cruise Ship Special Private Tour Salvador da Bahia Historic Old Town Bonfim and Barra?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Salvador da Bahia can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Salvador da Bahia and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Cruise Ship Special Private Tour Salvador da Bahia Historic Old Town Bonfim and Barra start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Salvador da Bahia within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Salvador da Bahia?
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On Outty we rank every Salvador da Bahia experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador, Cooking class in Salvador, fun hands on experience with caips, Salvador City Tour – Discover Brazil’s First Capital En, It, Es. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Salvador da Bahia?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Salvador da Bahia?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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