Recife & Olinda Tour

Discover the rich heritage of Recife and Olinda on this tour where you'll learn about the origin and evolution of these two cities while walking through their streets.

Tour Details

After picking you up at your hotel between 7:30 and 8 am, we'll begin with a sightseeing tour of Boa Viagem beach. You can opt for a catamaran ride (not included), which will take you along the coast of Recife. Alternatively, you can continue the tour by land to Marco Zero, where the catamaran ride also ends. From Marco Zero, we will walk along Rua do Bom Jesus, recognized as the 3rd most beautiful street in the world by Architectural Digest.

An optional visit to the Kahal Zur Israel Synagogue, the Embassy of Giant Dolls, and the Outdoor Museum (Museo a Ceu Aberto) is included. We will then visit Casa da Cultura, a site transformed from a former detention center into a creative space.

Our sightseeing will continue to the three islands (Recife, Santo Antônio, and Boa Vista), the Maurício de Nassau Bridge, and Praça da República, home to the Government Palace, the Santa Isabel Theater, and the Palace of Justice. We will then proceed to Olinda, visiting Alto da Sé for panoramic views of the churches of Sé and Misericórdia.

Finally, we will return to the pickup point.

Pickup Points

This activity includes pickup at hotels located in Boa Viagem and Piedade. If your hotel is outside these areas, please indicate a new meeting point.