With Café com Historiador, we invite you to immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Bahia. In this environment, you will be able to appreciate the beautiful panels signed by great artists from Brazil such as: Genaro de Carvalho, Carybé, Júlio Spinoso; and works by Di Cavalcanti, Nádia Taquary, Tatti Moreno, Caetano Dias, Calasans Neto and many others, alongside iconic photographs by Pierre Verger. Also noteworthy is the panel of white and blue tiles in high relief by Paulo Antunes Ribeiro. The Wish Hotel da Bahia building is a jewel of modernism in the country, listed in 2010 by the Institute of Artistic and Cultural Heritage of Bahia.

In addition, we offer an exclusive class on the history of the city of Salvador and Bahia, covering notable moments and iconic characters, presented by the hotel's historian and curator Rafael Dantas. The experience culminates with coffee and afternoon tea filled with typical Bahian cuisine, with African, indigenous and Iberian influences mixed with the cultural links that form the identity and arts of Bahia.

Since the 1950s, the Hotel da Bahia, as Wish Hotel da Bahia was named, has been a true stage for art, being the only one in Brazil to house such a distinct collection of works that celebrate the exuberance and diversity of Brazilian culture. . The following have stayed at the hotel: Michael Jackson, Baden Powell, Paul Simon, Pelé, Jorge Amado, Gabriel Garcia Márquez, Elis Regina, Maria Bethânia, Elba Ramalho, Xuxa, Milton Nascimento, the Rockefeller family and Robert Kennedy Junior. Authorities, presidents and kings also passed through the presidential suite, including: King Rainier of Monaco, Kings of Sweden Carl Gustav and Silvia, Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko, Elizabeth II, the King of England, Charles III, Princess of Wales, Diana , between others.

Café com Historiador is an exclusive tour inside the hotel, led by a teacher who explores art, the history of the hotel's construction and its artistic and cultural context. During the tour, you will learn about Salvador's cultural development and how the hotel's growth is interconnected with the city's development.

The historian spends approximately an hour with you, explaining and discussing these fascinating topics. The experience ends with an afternoon tea, served after 4 pm, when Passeio da Vitória is closed, ensuring personalized service.

Afternoon tea includes typical items from Bahian and Northeastern culture, as well as sparkling wine, juices, tea and coffee. During this moment, you will have the opportunity to talk more about the topics discussed and enjoy a selection of regional delicacies.