Salvador food tour
SALVADOR FOOD TOUR - Over four flavour-packed hours you’ll explore the cobbled streets of Pelourinho and the lively markets of Comércio with a local tastemaker guide, tasting the Afro-Brazilian dishes that shape Salvador’s food scene. This isn’t about polished restaurants, it’s about the street vendors and neighbourhood eateries beloved by locals.
Your journey begins in Pelourinho, the historic heart of Salvador, with simple but beloved Brazilian staples like soft pãozinho bread and refreshing coconut-lime juice. Then the tour moves beyond the colourful colonial streets as you travel down toward Comércio, the city’s old port district.
In Comércio you’ll explore lively local markets and street stalls while learning how Salvador’s food culture was shaped by centuries of trade and the deep African roots that define Bahian cuisine. Many of the ingredients and techniques that arrived through the port centuries ago remain central to the dishes locals eat today. You’ll stop for one of the city’s most iconic street foods, acarajé, golden bean fritters stuffed with vatapà and shrimps, slow-cooked hearty classics like pork feijoada, and moqueca, a fragrant seafood stew of fish and shrimp simmered in coconut and spices, paired with toasted cassava flour and silky pirão.
Along the way you’ll try coconut and cassava fritters dusted with cinnamon, crunchy cashews caramelised with açaÃ, and other small bites that locals snack on throughout the day. The experience signs off the Salvador way, with a small glass of cravinho, clove-infused cachaça that’s sweet, warming and unmistakably Bahian.
The tour is mostly on foot, taking you through Pelourinho’s cobbled streets and the busy market areas of Comércio, though you’ll also hop on local buses and taxis as your guide leads you between neighbourhood spots before returning to Pelourinho to continue tasting the dishes that define Salvador’s food culture.
Join our deep dive into the bold Afro-Brazilian flavours that make Salvador one of Brazil’s most exciting food cities.
Why this tour is awesome
Salvador’s cuisine is deeply rooted in Afro-Brazilian culture, and this tour brings those flavours to life in the streets and markets of Pelourinho.
You’ll eat where locals eat: street stalls, market vendors and small neighbourhood eateries, sampling 12+ tastings that range from iconic snacks like acarajé to rich Bahian classics like moqueca.
Led by passionate local tastemaker guides, and moving through the city on foot with the occasional bus or taxi ride, this tour offers an authentic introduction to Salvador’s bold and historic flavours.
Your guide
A Salvador native, Gabriel guides with a passion for the city’s Afro-Brazilian culture, vibrant street life, and unique cuisine. From bustling markets to traditional Bahian dishes, he enjoys introducing guests to the culture and everyday life that define Salvador.
Join our daily 12+ tasting tour around Salvador's old town
Start the tour next to the Cathedral of Salvador
Fluffy pãozinho, Brazilian cheese bread roll
Explore the Salvador's old town with an expert local tastemaker guide
Sugarcane juice infused with ginger and lime
Explore the food markets of Pelourinho
Try seasonal exotic fruits like cashew fruit
Pause for Brazilian market snacks
Slow-cooked hearty classics like pork feijoada
Meet the food heroes of Salvador
Freshly fried Afro-Brazilian stuffed bean fritters
Fried acarajé with shrimps and vatapÃ
Moqueca peixe e camarão, a classic Bahian fish and shrimps stew
Includes
- Price US $75 per person
- Language English
- Small group Maximum of 8 guests (private tours or groups of 9+, please contact us)
- Tastings 12+ tastings
- Drinks Bottled water and local drinks included
- Duration 10am - 2pm
- Guides Led by one of our superb Salvador food hosts
- Cancellation Cancel up to 48 hours before departure for a full refund
- Family friendly Families welcome on all our tours. Children 50% discount.
- Transport Primarily a walking tour, through a taxi and local bus are used between some stops
- Instant confirmation Book now to secure your space (before we sell out!)
- Pick up / drop off Our guests come from all over the city, so to save time we have a meeting point. Your guide can help you find transport back at the end of the tour
Dietary information
- General advice Many local eateries specialise in signature menus, and may not have alternatives. It is not always possible to cater for all dietary requests at every stop
- Vegetarian Unsuitable as meat and seafood is used in 4-5 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Vegan Unsuitable as meat, seafood and dairy are used in 6-7 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Pescatarian Possible, though meat is used in 1-2 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Pork Possible, though pork is used in 1-2 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Halal Unsuitable for a halal diet as no vendors are certified
- Gluten intolerance / Celiac Possible, though gluten is present in 1-2 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Lactose intolerance Possible, though dairy is used in 3-4 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Tree nut / peanut allergy Possible, though peanuts are used in 1-2 tasting, and tree nuts are used in 1-2 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Seafood / Shellfish allergy Possible, though seafood is used in 1-2 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Severe allergies Due to the nature of street food cooking, we can never guarantee any dish to be 100% free from allergens, as there is always the risk of traces and cross-contamination. It is unsuitable for severe allergies. Contact us: info@achefstour.com
How to book
To join the Salvador food tour, use the calendar to select your date and secure your tour with your card. For special requests, private bookings, or dietary requirements, please contact us. Safety of our customers is our first priority, so if you have any allergies, please contact us before booking.
What to expect
Our Salvador food tour is designed for adventurous eaters with an interest in discovering the food that locals eat. It’s an easy-paced walking tour with plenty of rest (eating) stops along the way.
Meeting point
This Salvador food tour departs from the Cathedral of Salvador in heart of Pelourinho. It's easy to reach by taxi from most of the hotels in the city. There will be more details on your booking confirmation.Â
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