Tour of the Candomblé Region
Tour Highlights
At the scheduled time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Salvador de Bahia to commence our exploration of the Candomblé religion. Get ready to immerse yourself in the mystical allure of the African belief system prevalent in the Northeast of Brazil. Let's dive in!
First, we’ll head to the Tororó Dam, where the famous Orixás sculptures await us. These majestic sculptures, which seem to float above the water, represent the African deities of the Candomblé religion.
After admiring Salvador de Bahía’s only natural spring, protected as a national historic site, we’ll head to a terreiro, a sacred space where Candomblé is practiced, where we’ll discover all the spiritual and ancestral traditions of this faith. It will be a very special moment! Did you know that this religion believes the spirit of nature is comparable to the human soul? And that its gods are called orishas, voduns, or nkisis?
Then, we'll continue our tour in the historic center of Salvador de Bahía. We'll walk through its streets and visit the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, one of the finest examples of religious syncretism in the city.
We’ll learn about the relationship between Catholicism and Afro-Brazilian religions, and then we’ll visit the Afro-Brazilian Museum to learn about the history of this state and the impact on the development of its culture following the period of slavery.
To round out the tour, we’ll head to the Pierre Verger Gallery, named after the French anthropologist who documented that era through his photographic archives. The perfect ending to the tour!
As our journey draws to a close, we'll bid you farewell at the tour's starting point 4 hours after the adventure began.
More Information
Duration
4 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Included
Hotel pickup & drop–off
Transport by bus or minibus
English–speaking guide
Admission to the Afro–Brazilian Museum
When to book?
You can book up until 9 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability conditions
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Your Tour Brazil Corporate name: Marcos Souza dos Reis Registered Office: Rua Dr. Jose Peroba 297 ed. Atlanta Empresaial, sala 1104 stiep salvador, Salvador, Brazil Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): 15790474000151 Contact information Email: marcos@yourtourbrazil.com Phone: +5571991657521
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