Recife & Olinda Tour

Discover the rich heritage of Recife and Olinda on this tour in which you'll learn 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 will start with a sightseeing tour of Boa Viagem beach. You have the option to board a catamaran (not included) for a coastal exploration of Recife, known as the "Brazilian Venice." If you prefer to stay on land, we will drive to Marco Zero, where the catamaran ride also concludes. From Marco Zero, we'll walk along Rua do Bom Jesus (formerly Rua dos Judeus), recognized as the 3rd most beautiful street in the world by Architectural Digest.

We will also offer an optional visit to the Kahal Zur Israel Synagogue, the Embassy of Giant Dolls, and the Outdoor Museum (Museo a Ceu Aberto). Next, we will visit Casa da Cultura, a former detention center now fostering creativity.

The tour will continue through the three islands (Recife, Santo Antônio, and Boa Vista), viewing the Maurício de Nassau Bridge and Praça da República, home to the Government Palace, Santa Isabel Theater, and 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 in the following areas of Recife: Boa Viagem and Piedade. If your hotel is not in these areas, you will need to provide a new meeting point.