4-Hour Candomblé Experience in Salvador with a Terreiro Visit
About This Tour
Bahia considers itself an actual African territory: 80% of the state's population is of African descent, while this number reaches 54% of Brazil's total populat...
Duration: 4 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Salvador · Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish
Know before you go: We will appreciate the local community and be respectful of their beliefs.; For bigger groups, we can use a van.
About Salvador
Salvador
Delve into the maze of cobblestone streets that is Pelourinho and discover what it means to party in the fun-loving city of Salvador. Get a local guide to showcase the best bars and colonial masterpieces.
What's Included
- Executive car with mineral water
- English-speaking tour guide
- Tasting of local religious food and fruit juice
Not Included
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Feel the Magic of Bahia
We will start at Dique do Tororó, where we can appreciate the amazing sculptures of the Orixás (African deities) by the Bahian artist Tati Moreno, representing the strong faith of the Baianos. From here, we will go to pay our respects to Iemanjá, visit her chapel, and talk to the fishermen. We will continue driving into a community where we will have the privilege of being hosted in a terreiro de Candomblé, a place of worship for this widely practised religion of African origin that has many followers in Bahia. We will learn about their religious rituals, festivities, music, and clothing. We will also taste some of the typical Afro-Bahian food that Candomblé practitioners offer to the Orixás (African deities). From here, we will head to the heart of Salvador's historical centre, Pelourinho, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where we will visit the House of Benin.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Dique do Tororó - Nazaré, Salvador - State of Bahia, 40301-155, Brazil · Tour start: Dique do Tororó - Nazaré, Salvador - State of Bahia, 40301-155, Brazil — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
