Top Recife Day Trips

Compare past and present with a tour of modern Recife and colonial-era Olinda. Take a panoramic ride through Recife, crossing graceful bridges in the old town areas and on the way, you will drive along the scenic shoreline through Boa Viagem, passing the imposing colonial-era Governor’s Mansion and Santa Isabel Theater. Arrive in charming Olinda and begin exploring. Founded in 1534 and named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982, historic Olinda retains many fine examples of colonial-era architecture, despite the Dutch burning down much of the city in the early 17th century. Visit Sé Cathedral and admire its Portuguese tiles and gilded carvings. Stop for a photo of the picturesque views of Recife and Boa Viagem, and enjoy a refreshing beverage before returning to your Hotel.

Explore the ‘Venice of Brazil’ on a small-group city tour of Recife. Visit landmarks such as the Park of Statues, Casa da Cultura, Marco Zero Square, and more. Learn about the history of this coastal city from your guide as you walk through the old town. Enjoy some free time to shop for souvenirs before returning to your hotel.

Embark on an enchanting journey through the Historic Colonial Center of Olinda, where the charm of colonial architecture meets the lush backdrop of palm trees and the Atlantic jungle against the backdrop of the sea. Explore the cobblestone streets that wind through Olinda's Historic Center, lined with vibrant colonial houses painted in cheerful hues. Delve into the rich history and exquisite Brazilian Baroque Art at landmarks like the Monastery and Basilica of São Bento, before meandering through Rúa do Amparo's artisan workshops and the lively Largo da Misericórdia and Alto da Sé. At our next stop, marvel at the iconic giant dolls of Olinda, masterfully crafted by renowned artisan Silvio Botelho, whose creations bring joy to the streets during Carnival. Finally, venture into the neighborhood of Recife Antigo, where centuries-old buildings and vibrant crafts markets await, culminating in the bustling Arsenal Square, a hub of cultural heritage and creativity.

Explore the Ricardo Brennand Institute during this 5-hour tour in Recife. Follow an audio guide through the world-class art collection, including one of the world's largest weapons collections and a significant number of Frans Prost paintings. Continue to the Oficina Francisco Brennand to see a collection of a native Brazilian contemporary sculptor, with an additional visit to the Park of Sculptures to see more of the artist's work. Entrance fees and round-trip transportation from select Recife hotels are included.

Explore Olinda, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed city known as the 'Venice of Brazil', on a 5-hour guided tour from Recife. With your knowledgeable local guide, see the highlights and landmarks of the city, including the Igreja do Camo, the Embaixada dos Bonecos Gigantes, the Rua do Amparo, Alto da Sé Square and the Francisco Brennard Museum. Listen to engaging commentary from your guide during your journey in a comfortable van equipped with WiFi, TV and a DVD player. All entrance fees and round-trip transportation from Recife are included.

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Sink your toes into the sand of 4 different spectacular beaches in Pernambuco during this 6-hour tour from Recife. With your local guide, stop at 2 viewpoints along your journey for photo ops and views over the surrounding beaches. Learn about the history and culture of the area through engaging commentary from your guide. Explore Suape Beach, among others, and take an optional boat ride up the river.

Visit the southern shores of Pernambuco on this day trip from Recife to Porto de Galinhas, famous for its natural pools. On arrival, it’s just a 10-minute boat ride to the pools where you can use provided snorkel equipment during a 40-minute swim. Afterward, enjoy three hours at leisure to shop, eat, partake in water activities (each your own expense), or simply relax. Enjoy convenient round-trip transport by air-conditioned minivan from hotels in Boa Viagem, Pina or Piedade.

Calhetas a small beach located on the south coast of Pernambuco, just 35 km from Recife, you will be surprised by this remarkable little, its primitive vegetation, rocks offering viewpoints, crystal clear, warm and deep waters, special for diving or just relaxing at sea shore. Calhetas reserve delicious encounter with the taste of sea delicacies, you can leave a little time reserved for adventure, that such a thrill of zipline ending in the sea pure adrenaline (optional), you will also be able to discover the beauties of other beaches, in an incredible walk buggy (optional) visiting old ruins, rustic beaches, ending with a mud bath, that is, passing clay with therapeutic and energizing properties throughout the body, will undoubtedly make this tour much more fun.

Settle in for two hours of dining at a well-known restaurant in central Recife and dig into an all-you-can-eat buffet, including three complimentary drinks. After dinner, enjoy a few photo stops and have 40 minutes to spend shopping for handicrafts in Marco Zero Square. Relax with convenient round-trip transport by air-conditioned minivan from hotels in Boa Viagem, Pina or Piedade.

A very special tour and will take you through the Historical route of the Jewish presence, in Recife and Olinda. The tour will be guided by an experienced guide knowledgeable about the history of the Jewish presence in Recife. The tour will be divided into three blocks First block (20TH CENTURY) • MACIEL PINHEIRO SQUARE – POINT OF JEWISH COMMUNITY MEETING • RUA DA IMPERATRIZ – MAIN ROAD ON WHICH CONCENTRATED JEWISH TRADE • RUA MARTINS JÚNIOR – WHERE THE CENTER IS LOCATED RECIFE ISRAELITE SYNAGOGA Second Block (XVII CENTURY) • BRASILIA TEIMOSA (PINA NEIGHBORHOOD) – PLACE OF JEWISH PEOPLE • RUA DO BOM JESUS (OLD STREET OF THE JEWS) • KAHAL ZUR ISRAEL SYNAGOGA – THE FIRST OF THE AMERICAS • MAURÍCIO DE NASSAU BRIDGE (THE FIRST BRIDGE IN THE CITY BY JEWISH ENGINEER BALTAZAR FONSECA) • OLINDA – HOUSE OF JEWISH GUARDS (CURRENT CHURCH) Third block (CENTURY XVI) • OLINDA – MAIN CENTER OF PEOPLE IN THAT PERIOD • WHITE HOUSE DIAS – (PRESUMABLE MIKVE) • IGREJA DA SÉ – PLACE OF COMPLAINT OF THE NEW CHRISTIANS.