Salvador: Candomblé Ceremony Tour with Local Guide
ID: GYG1012122-1565522
Category:
Country: Brazil
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Experience the spiritual world of Candomblé in Salvador. Witness a real ceremony in a traditional terreiro and learn about the religion and its rituals from a local guide.
Experience one of the most authentic cultural and spiritual expressions in Bahia: being an observer at a real Candomblé ceremony. In a traditional terreiro located in a humble and welcoming community, be received with respect and guided by a local expert who will explain, during the journey, the foundations of the religion, the Orixás worshipped, and the rituals you will witness.
More than a tour, this is a respectful immersion into an ancestral universe, where faith, music, dance, colors, and nature come together in a living expression of Afro-Brazilian spirituality. The ceremony is sacred, and all participants must follow conduct rules, such as absolute silence during the ritual, wearing appropriate clothing (light-colored and long clothes for both men and women), and no photo or video recording — permitted, only with the terreiro’s explicit authorization.
Enjoy shared transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle and a bilingual guide/instructor. A donation to the terreiro is also included.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the spiritual world of Candomblé in Salvador
- Witness a real Candomblé ceremony in a traditional terreiro
- Learn about the foundations of the religion and the Orixás worshipped
- Enjoy a respectful and contemplative experience of Afro-Brazilian faith
- Benefit from the insights of a local guide who will explain the rituals
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Participants must wear light-colored and long clothing (pants for men; long skirts or dresses for women)
No explanations or questions allowed inside the sacred space
Photos and videos only with prior authorization from the terreiro
INCLUDED
- Shared transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Bilingual guide/instructor
- Donation to the terreiro
NOT INCLUDED
- Water, meals, beverages, or tips
- Items not mentioned as included
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
