Memories of a People: A Look at African Heritage

You'll experience the strength and cultural richness of Pelourinho. You'll discover the stories of resistance, faith and art that shaped the Afro-Brazilian capital.
We invite you to immerse yourself deeply in the streets, monuments and memories of Salvador's Historic Center. This Afro-tourism tour brings to light stories of resistance, Black leadership, faith and architecture, connecting the colonial past to the cultural heartbeat of the capital of Bahia.

What you'll experience:

On this tour, we will take an in-depth look at the memory and ancestry that have shaped Salvador. We'll start at Praça Castro Alves, where we'll learn about the story of Castro Alves, described as the "Poet of the Slaves," and his famous poem O Navio Negreiro (The Slave Ship), which evokes the poignant memory of the journey and the removal of enslaved Africans from their continent to here.

Next, we'll walk along Rua Chile, the first street in Brazil. Along the way, we'll take in the stunning view of All Saints Bay and observe the presence of various architectural styles in the historic facades. On Rua Chile, we'll also see the famous mural by Argentine visual artist Carybé and talk about his significant contribution to documenting and honoring the peoples of the terreiro (Candomblé temple).

Our walk takes us to the Lacerda Elevator, the world's first urban elevator. We'll learn how this structure belonged to the influential Lacerda family, whose presence in Bahia's aristocracy was directly linked to the colonial economy and the slave trade.

Continuing through the Old Town, we will pass by Rua dos Malês, a space commemorating the Malê Revolt (1835), and by the Santa Casa de Misericórdia. Along the way, we will see the Monument to Zumbi dos Palmares, a symbol of remembrance and resistance.

Upon arriving at Terreiro de Jesus, we'll visit the Afro-Brazilian Museum (MAFRO), located inside the building of Brazil's first School of Medicine, to learn about the history and pioneering spirit of Maria Odília Teixeira, the country's first Black female doctor.

As we take in the churches dating back to the colonial period, we'll make a stop to learn about the history of the Sociedade Protetora dos Desvalidos (SPD) and understand its fundamental contribution to the emancipation and protection of the Black community from the 19th century to the present day.

Finally, we will walk through the iconic streets where Salvador's main Afro-Brazilian carnival blocs parade, such as Olodum and Filhos de Gandhy, until we reach Largo do Pelourinho. There, we will conclude our experience by immersing ourselves in the history of Bahian gastronomy, understanding its ancestral significance and the flavors that connect past and present.

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Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.