To know the Walk through Pelourinho
ID: GYG816913-1300593
Category:
Country: Brazil
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Explore the historic heart of Salvador on a guided walking tour. Admire the view of Baía de Todos os Santos from Praça Castro Alves, see the Lacerda Elevator and more
Discover the heart of Brazil on a guided walking tour of Salvador. Visit the Lacerda Elevator, the first street in Brazil, and the Monument to the Fallen Cross. See the first Faculty of Medicine in the country and the impressive Igreja de Ouro.
Meet your guide at Praça Castro Alves, where you can enjoy an incredible view of Baía de Todos os Santos and its islands. After leaving Praça Castro Alves, continue walking along Rua Chile (the first street in Brazil) and then make a photo stop at Pau da Bandeira street, known in Salvador for its magnificent view of the bay.
Proceed to Praça Thomé de Souza, named in honor of the first General Governor of Brazil. In Praça Thomé de Souza, find the Palácio do Primeiro Governo, which was used as Brazil's first prison, and the magnificent Lacerda Elevator, which connects Salvador's two areas: Cidade Alta and Cidade Baixa.
Continuing along Rua Chile, pass by the Museu da Misericórdia, and head to Praça da Sé, where you will see the remarkable Monument to the Fallen Cross, erected in protest of the demolition of Igreja da Sé.
At Praça da Sé, make two stops: one to view the statue of the first Bishop of Brazil and learn about his tragic end, and another to see the statue of Zumbi dos Palmares, the leader of the resistance against slavery. Leaving Praça da Sé, head to Largo Terreiro de Jesus.
Be amazed by the first Faculty of Medicine in the country and a complex of churches that stand out in the square. Next, move on to Largo do Cruzeiro de São Francisco, where the impressive Igreja de Ouro stands out. Pass by Olodum's house, and finally visit the famous "Ladeira do Pelô," where the pop star Michael Jackson filmed the music video for "They Don’t Care About Us."
See the church of black people, the brotherhood of black men in Brazil.
Highlights
- Discover the historic heart of Salvador on a guided walking tour
- Admire the view of Baía de Todos os Santos from Praça Castro Alves
- See the Lacerda Elevator, which connects Salvador's two areas
- Learn about the history of the city from your local guide
- Visit the first Faculty of Medicine in Brazil and the Monument to the Fallen Cross
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes and light clothing
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect from the sun
Stay hydrated, bring a bottle of water
Be prepared for varying weather conditions
The meeting place is in front of the Fasano hotel
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.