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 hotel pickup, we'll visit Olinda, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. The city features landscapes with palm trees, coconut trees, and views of the Atlantic Forest.

In Olinda, we'll see historic churches like the Monastery of São Bento, walk along Rua do Amparo with its artists' workshops, explore Largo da Misericórdia, and visit Alto da Sé for panoramic views.

Next, we'll travel to Recife Antigo, the city's historical neighborhood, starting at Arsenal Square, the second most important square in the area.

In Recife Antigo, we'll visit the Pernambuco Embassy to learn about Pernambuco's carnival culture, and Rua do Bom Jesus, recognized as one of the world's most beautiful streets.

This street features the Embassy of the Giant Puppets and the Kahal Zur Israel Synagogue, the first synagogue in the Americas.

We'll proceed to Praça do Rio Branco, known as Marco Zero Square, to enjoy its architectural beauty and a panoramic view of the Francisco Brennand Sculpture Park.

We'll also visit the Pernambuco Handicrafts Center, showcasing artworks by master artisans.

Finally, we’ll return to the pickup point approximately 7 hours later.

Pickup Info

This activity includes pickup only from hotels located in the Boa Viagem area. For hotels outside this zone, we will provide an alternative meeting point.