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I am a "Soteropolitana" (born in Salvador, Bahia), Blasian (Brazilian Black Asian) and tour guide. I truly love my job: creating new possibilities to visit my hometown and State of Bahia (Cachoeira, Morro de São Paulo, Boipeba, Praia do Forte, etc).

In 2020, with the virtual tours, I have learned new way of working - now it is possible to visit Brazil, without leaving your house. I have done tours for students, families, group of friends and seniors from township and I am really grateful. I love my virtual tours, specially the Live Streamed Tours from the Old Town and Musical Experience in Black Rome - check it!!!

My experience travelling in Brazil and Abroad, Literature, Music and Gastronomy (coordinator of "comida di buteco" in Salvador - food festival) inspire me a lot to do different tours around Salvador/Bahia.

Salvador is the afro-city in Brazil and a place to come if you want to feel Brazilian atmosphere and culture! In my tours we will always support small local business and with a balance to the top attractions in town.

If you want, I can also send you my own "guide book" of Salvador, with options of things to do and see in Salvador.

TRY TO BOOK IN ADVANCE, SO I CAN HELP YOU PLANNING YOUR VACATION IN BAHIA. PLEASE SEND A MESSAGE FOR MORE INFO EVEN IF THE CALENDAR SHOWS THAT I AM NOT AVAILABLE. SOMETIMES I MIGHT HAVE HALF DAY FREE AND ABLE TO DO TOURS DURING THE DAY OR BY NIGHTS.

Join the tours and see Salvador with a soteropolitano - a real local from Bahia! Highly suggest to try my exclusive by night, and see our nightlife as a "Sotero" and the "Afro Heritage Tou"r - Salvador is the most African city in Brazil!

Cheers,

Sayuri

"Minha vida é andar por este país
Pra ver se um dia descanso feliz
Guardando as recordações
Das terras onde passei
Andando pelos sertões
E dos amigos que lá deixei. . " (A Vida do Viajante, Luiz Gonzaga)

Former Lawyer (Universidade Mackenzie - Sao Paulo), Tour Guide (National and South America - SENAC Bahia 2011/2014) and Graduated Literature/English at Universidade Federal da Bahia (2018)
I have got my licence of Embratur/Ministerio Turismo.

My favourite tours always finish with a local and hidden bar or restaurant. Brazilian Gastronomy is one of my passions!

I also usually suggest finishing tours at around 5:30PM or 6PM, sunset in Bahia is very special

This is me, smiling to show you my hometown and the very local places that are part of my life in Bahia!!

Have you ever been in a Virtual Tour or Experience? Perfect to Plan your stay in Bahia (consulting), for corporate meetings, Schools/Universities or just for fun. Check the options on my Profile

Islands close to Salvador. This is "Morro de Sao Paulo" - 2 hours by boat from Salvador. Planning your Vacation in Bahia? Book the consulting and you will not miss any MUST do in Bahia.

"Dia dois de fevereiro, Dia de festa no mar, Eu quero ser o primeiro A saudar Iemanjá" Experience the BEST Festivals in Bahia - request a special tour for Yemanja, Bonfim or Carnaval in Bahia.

This is the view in a Sunny Day when you book the walking tour at 3pm in Salvador, Bahia!! Sunset by Elevador Lacerda!

My car is a FIAT Cronos, we recommend for 3 pax. If you need a bigger car or a driver (clients with mobility problem might need a driver), please let me know.

Summer Experience - Yemanja Festival, Santa Barbara, Bonfim and Carnival - Book in advance!!!

The best food of Bahia is the Afro-Brazilian cousine: sea food, palm oil, cilantro and cocunut milk.

I offer In-Person or Virtual Tours and always happy to be your tour guide in Bahia!. How about a Live Stream tour ??

"Camarão ao Alho e Óleo" - my favorite beach food

Drumming Experience - ask to add this in your tour!!! Great fun and helping locals.

From UNESCO list of the World Heritage Monuments: As the first capital of Brazil, from 1549 to 1763, Salvador de Bahia witnessed the blending of European, African and Amerindian cultures

Check Day Trips to Praia do Forte in the Coconut Coast. Praia do Forte is just perfect as a beach destination. There are unlimited kilometers of sandy beaches, reefs and natural pools

One of my favourite places in town. It is one of the most visited areas in town but you can also see it in a different way, considering the atmosphere of Peninsula de Itapagipe (where is located Ribeira, Bonfim Church and Ponta do Humaita).

I call it blessed panoramic tour, as we will visti the most famous church in town - according to locals, you can ask anything that Senhor do Bonfim will listen. Church of Bonfim: The veneration of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim is an old tradition in Portugal. It's our Basilica. . . if a Brazilian comes to Salvador he does not leave without visiting this church!!!

We will visit Ribeira, the old fisherman village now became famous for the picturesque atmosphere and of course the famous Sorveteria da Ribeira (flavours of different tropical fruits "cupuaçu", "caja", "biri-biri"). Just before Ribeira, Mr. Prentice House is open to see local art.

At the end of the tour, a panoramic view of Salvador from Ponta do Humaita and Forte Monte. My favourite sunset in town.

Best Views of Salvador: Ribeira, Bonfim Church and Ponta do Humaita

Ola!!!

As we have talked after the cooking class, I suggest on Sunday a visit  to a candomble house and Yemanja House + end of th day Solar do Unhao (optional). The tour has been booked in the high season, so expect traffic in one points of the tour.

On the way we can also do a panoramic view of the city and stop for beautiful photos and stop at Dique do Tororo. 

It is possible to go to the beach area in Solar do Unhao and see the sunset. 



Keith Sunday Tour -  Solar do Unhao and Candomble House 

This is one exclusive tour: during 3 hours we will see the very authentic life in Salvador.

We will stop in 2 different places for local flavors (the first place, food sample will be included in the tour and I will choose for you) and we will finish with live music area. 

If you are born in Salvador you are a soteropolitano. Well, let's spend time in Salvador like the soteropolitanos (sotero!) do.

Usually in an area that is not touristic that you will be able to meet locals and see the atmosphere of our nightlife. This is one of my favourite tours - I'll share with you a real local experience!

Food and Music are the best experience in Bahia

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