Ships dock at Salvador Cruise Terminal (Porto de Salvador). These are the stops worth your time, timed on foot from the terminal.
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Walk times from Salvador Cruise Terminal (Porto de Salvador).
Colonial fort transformed into a prominent centre for capoeira training
Maritime museum displaying artifacts from global circumnavigation voyages
Neighbourhood bakery in Santo Antônio Além do Carmo
Intimate art gallery and atelier along Ladeira do Boqueirão
18th-century street shrine and historical landmark in Santo Antônio
Historic 1950s corner bar with brass binoculars overlooking the bay
Cosy street-side bar in Santo Antônio serving regional comfort fare
Convenient pharmacy close to the Santo Antônio district
Antique-filled cafe with an open balcony overlooking the Bay of All Saints
Historic Pelourinho bar featured in famous Brazilian cinema
Iconic sloping cobblestone square in the centre of Pelourinho
Literary museum celebrating the legendary Bahian novelist in Pelourinho
Rustic sidewalk boteco serving hearty Brazilian appetizers
Restored 17th-century manor exhibiting sacred art and African artifacts
Traditional Bahian buffet in a restored colonial townhouse
Welcoming, family-run restaurant dishing up home-cooked Bahian cuisine
Museum presenting the deep spiritual and cultural roots of Afro-Brazilian culture
Historic leafy plaza surrounded by baroque churches and colonial facades
Casual neighbourhood joint with chilled beer and local small plates
Cultural headquarters and rehearsal hall of Bahia's renowned Afro-carnival group
Spacious historic square facing the Upper City cliff and the cathedral
Dramatic modernist sculpture commemorating a demolished colonial church
UNESCO-listed colonial district celebrated for pastel facades and Afro-Bahian heritage
Opulent museum in a former colonial charity hospital with sacred art
Interactive modern museum celebrating Bahia's vibrant musical heritage
Unique circular 17th-century fortress resting directly in the bay waters
Casual square-side tavern on Largo do Cruzeiro de São Francisco
Municipal tourism kiosk located on Praça Cairu
Harbourside plaza connecting Mercado Modelo to the Elevador Lacerda
Prominent modern harbour sculpture on Praça Cairu
Bustling downtown square famed as the historic carnival gateway
Worth finding if you have an hour spare.
Beloved neighbourhood tavern serving classic moqueca with bay views
Creative Bahian restaurant with an umbrella ceiling and garden courtyard
Sprawling traditional market filled with local produce and Afro-Bahian botanicals
Traditional craft shopping center in Salvador featuring diverse artisan stores and upstairs dining
Historic public elevator linking Cidade Baixa to the clifftop historic centre
Legendary baiana food stall serving iconic deep-fried acarajé
More ports nearby: Recife, Buzios, Rio de Janeiro, Ilhabela, Santos.