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'll start with a sightseeing tour of Boa Viagem beach. Optionally, you can board a catamaran (not included) to explore the coast of Recife, known as the "Brazilian Venice."

For land-based travelers, we will follow the route by road to Marco Zero, where the catamaran ride also concludes. From Marco Zero, we'll walk along Rua do Bom Jesus, recognized as the 3rd most beautiful street in the world by Architectural Digest.

We will also make 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 transformed detention center fostering creativity.

Our tour continues with a visit to the three islands (Recife, Santo Antônio, and Boa Vista), the Maurício de Nassau Bridge, and Praça da República, featuring the Government Palace, Santa Isabel Theater, and Palace of Justice. We will then proceed to Olinda to visit 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 Boa Viagem and Piedade. If your hotel is outside these areas, you must indicate a new meeting point.