Bahia Bites
Moqueca thick with coconut and palm oil, acarajé stuffed with vatapá and caruru bright with shrimp. Salvador cooks Bahia deep.
Hosted by one of our Salvador tastemakers
Experience hosted by Gabriel & Manoel
What you can expect
Salvador food tour - Our evening tour of Salvador explores the flavours of Bahia in the streets and local kitchens. Over four hours and 12+ tastings, you’ll move through the historic heart of the city, from the Mercado Modelo to the cobbled streets and colourful facades of Pelourinho, discovering the food traditions that define Salvador.
The essentials
Destination
Salvador, Brazil
Duration
3.5-4 hours
Tastings
12+ tastings
Language
English
Days of the week
Tue–Sat
Group size
Small group up to 8 guests
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Transport
Walking tour with 7-8 stops
Included
- More tastings than any other Salvador food tour
- Smallest group size in Salvador
- Led by Salvador tastemaker guides
- Bottled water and other drinks included
Excluded
- Alcoholic drinks
- Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded
Field archive
Route notes
Tours are subject to change depending on vendor opening hours, time of year and other factors.
Mercado Modelo in Salvador is a vibrant hub of Bahian culture, known for its bustling market atmosphere and rich history as one of the city's iconic landmarks.
Acarajé vendor close to Mercado modelo
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Field notes
Included
More tastings than any other Salvador food tour, Smallest group size in Salvador, Led by Salvador tastemaker guides, and Bottled water and other drinks included.
Not included
Alcoholic drinks and Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded.
Meeting point
Yaowarat. Your guide will meet you at the exit ten minutes before departure; a WhatsApp thread lands in your inbox within an hour of booking.
Good to know
Rain or shine, this tour still runs. Vegetarians are catered for with substitutions; the route isn't suitable for wheelchairs.
Dietary honesty
Vegetarian works with some substitutions. Gluten-free means several tastings are omitted. Vegan isn't recommended for this particular tour.
Cancellation
Reserve now, pay later. Cancel any time up to 24 hours before departure at no charge; after that, the booking is non-refundable.
Meet your tastemakers
Gabriel
Gabriel A
Gabriel is our new head guide in Salvador.
Meeting point
Where the tour starts — and where it ends up.
Mercado Modelo
Pr. Visc. de Cayru, s/n - Comércio, Salvador - BA, 40015-170, Brazil
Praça João Alfredo Fontenelle
R. Direita de Santo Antônio, 1 - Cruz do Pascoal, Salvador - BA, 40301-280, Brazil
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