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Olinda - State of Pernambuco, Brazil

Olinda

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Olinda

Dive into Olinda, Brazil, where every cobblestone whispers tales of colonial charm! Stroll past vibrant colonial homes that feel like a carnival, savor coconut treats from local vendors, and catch a drumbeat of lively festivals. Don’t miss the panoramic vista from the church atop the hill—it's Instagram gold! Olinda is a colorful slice of culture you can't resist!

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5/5
8 h

Recife & Olinda Highlights

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.

$310.00
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5/5
5 h

City Tour of Recife Including the Park of Sculptures

Experience Recife, the 'Venice of Brazil', on this 5-hour city tour! Accompanied by a guide and small-group of no more than 15, see highlights such as the Park of Statues, Marco Zero Square, Rua Bom Jesus, Igreja Madre de Deus, Paço da Alfandega, Forte das Cinco Pontas and Casa da Cultura. We will make multiple stops and you will be given the opportunity to shop and explore independently as well.

$64.11
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4.8/5
5 h

Half-Day Museum Tour in Recife

Enjoy a half-day visit of one of the most important museums of the world: Institute Ricardo Brennand. In an audio guide self tour will show the items of the collection of art. The biggest paint collection of Frans Prost and of weapons in the world about other important masterpieces. You will visit as well Oficina of Francisco Brennand, a contemporary sculpture artist in Brazil.

$80.00
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4.7/5

Recife and Olinda City Tour

Enjoy a panoramic tour of Recife and Olinda. See beautiful historical buildings including the Casa da Cultura - a 19th century building that was once a prison and is now a centre for regional culture with craft stores and local delicacies. See why Olinda is a UNESCO World Natural and Cultural Heritage Monument

$33.48
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4.5/5
3 h

Recife Custom Private Walking Tour with A Guide

Recife’s blend of colonial heritage, waterways, and modern life can be difficult to fully appreciate without local insight. Discover the city alongside a local guide on a private walking tour. This personalized tour allows you to discover the exterior of monuments, including museums, while learning about the city’s history and culture. Museum visits can be arranged if requested in advance. Your guide contacts you before the tour to tailor the experience to your interests. Perfect for families, couples, or solo travelers, this tour reveals hidden gems and local stories that showcase the true spirit of Recife.

$64.66
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4.5/5
5 h

City Tour of Olinda Including Instituto Ricardo Brennand

Come and experience Olinda on this 5-hours city tour. Unforgetable tour when visiting Recife. See all the highlights of these city, including a stop at Convento de São Francisco , Alto da Sé Square, Misericórdia Church , Mercado da Ribeira, Monastery of São Bento and Instituto Ricardo Brennand, voted the best museum in South America. Learn about the culture, history and architecture of this UNESCO World Heritage city from your knowledgeable guide as you travel around the city by a VIP van which, WIFI, double air conditioned and comfortable seats.

$100.00
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4.3/5
4 h

Shopping Tour in Recife

Our tour  will take you along the best views in the city and stops for the best souvenirs and handcrafts of the region.  Casa da Cultura, Central de Artesanato na Praça do Marco Zero and last stop in Shopping Rio Mar. We will go through Boa Viagem Avenue till the old city of Recife for a souvenir shop in an old prison , stop for meal in the biggest shopping mall in the region and a beautiful view of Baia do Pina. This tour is the best option when arriving in a Cruise or having a short visit in Recife and want to do a lot in a short period of time.

$51.29
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4/5
3 h

Ricardo Brennand Institute with Transfer from Recife

The Institute has a permanent collection of historical and artistic objects of various origins with a strong emphasis on historical and iconographic documentation related to the colonial period and Dutch Brazil, including the world's largest collection of paintings by Frans Post, who was the first landscape painter. Brazil and the first landscape architect of the Americas. The Institute also houses one of the largest collections of white weapons in the world, with over 3,000 pieces, mostly from Europe and Asia, produced between the 14th and 21st centuries. The Institute's library has more than 60,000 volumes from the 16th century onwards, highlighting the collections of brasiliana and rare works.

$40.00
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5/5
8 h

Tour to Praia do Capitao

Our tour begins with a convenient hotel pickup, followed by a drive to the beautifully equipped Praia do Capitão. Enjoy full day-use access to a beachside support area (please note: food and beverages are not included). Relax in a hammock or on a sun lounger as you soak up the sun, feel the ocean breeze, and listen to the gentle rhythm of the waves. For those seeking a splash of excitement, water sports equipment is also available on site. Later, step aboard a comfortable catamaran and cruise along this breathtaking coastline—famously celebrated in Brazilian music and poetry. We’ll stop at the legendary Ilha de Lia de Itamaracá, the birthplace of ciranda music and culture. To top off your journey, we'll visit the enchanting Coroa do Avião, a picturesque islet where you can take a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear waters and immerse yourself in untouched natural beauty. Relaxation, rhythm, and a touch of island magic—your perfect day in paradise awaits!

$36.00
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5/5
7 h 30 mins

Day Trip to Porto de Galinhas from Recife

Come and enjoy a day in the exciting Porto de Galinhas. This full-day tour also includes a visit to the south side of the shore of Pernambuco with its fabulous beaches, coconuts and people. After a 10 minute ride, you will enjoy the natural pools and swim with the fish for 40 minutes which will be filmed. You will receive a DVD with photos and videos of this amazing experience. There will be free-time to savor a meal (at own expense), enjoy additional water activities or go shopping.

$110.00
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5/5
192 h

Fernando de Noronha - Private Multi Day Tour

This trip will take you to the state of Pernambuco to see the colorful colonial town of Olinda and the spectacular archipelago of Fernando de Noronha, which is only a short flight away from Recife. This trip is a mix of culture and beach relaxation. Olinda, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, placed on a hill overlooking Recife and the ocean, is one of the best preserved historic places in Brazil. Fernando de Noronha archipelago, which is also a UNESCO Heritage Site and a National Marine Park, on its turn, with its crystal-clear waters and a rich marine life, has a heavenly underwater system and some of the best beaches in the world.

$4,953.08
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5/5
8 h

Evora Medieval Wonders Private Fullday Tour and taste from Lisbon

This tour is 100% private & personalized, so you can choose pick-up times and pick-up locations, and you can also modify the route stops anytime you wish! Avoid the trouble of renting / parking the car, and the gps typical errors, by going with a local certified in tourism, guiding you straight to the best places for you to enjoy the most out of this day of discovery! This is a PRIVATE TOUR, so you don't get suprises like others... you will visit some of the most famous sights of Portugal, with a complete overview of our amazing culture, in just 1 day! One of Portugal’s most beautifully preserved medieval towns, Évora. Inside the 14th-century walls, Évora’s narrow, winding lanes lead to striking architectural works (like the roman temple) In Evora is the portuguese stonehedge the Iberian Peninsula’s most important megalithic group. The site consists of a huge oval of some 95 rounded granite monoliths – some of which are engraved with symbolic markings – spread down a rough slope.

$223.38
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5/5
8 h

Tour of 4 Beaches in Cabo de Santo Agostinho from Recife

Join this full-day tour and visit the south side of the shore of Pernambuco with this new tour of 4 different beaches. You will enjoy a ride with 4 stops in each beach in Cabo de Santo Agostinho and 2 viewpoints with stunning views. Come and enjoy a day in the exciting tour!

$90.00
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5/5
8 h

Carneiros Beach Day Tour

Carneiros Beach is one of the favorites for nautical sports among Pernambucans. The sea is calm, with ideal characteristics for a good dive: clear waters, shallow depth and plenty of space to have fun and sunbathe on its sands. The coconut trees make of Carneiros a beautiful specimen of Northeastern beach. Get ready to discover a coastline chocked with coconut trees and white sands where the man almost does not make himself present. You will be charmed by the rudimentary nature, lush and wild. They are exotic beaches, unexplored and semi-deserted.

$48.23
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4.9/5

Recife & Olinda City Tour

The tour starts with the first stop on the shore of Boa Viagem, then Recife, with a stop at ground zero, Rua do Bom Jesus, embassy of giant puppets and embassy of Pernambuco (a kind of wax museum), then a panoramic tour of the palace from the field of princesses, the Santa Isabel Theater and the Palace of Justice. Next stop is the house of culture, an old prison whose cells are now small craft shops. Have lunch in Recife or on the edge of Olinda, in Olinda we'll go to the top of the Cathedral, passing by the Franciscan convent, stop to visit the handicraft shops, observe the view of Recife, then follow the Ladeira da Misericordia, pass by the residence from the famous singer and composer Alceu Valença, we will make a stop at the Monastery of São Bento Church which has the altar all foliated in 22k gold. We end the tour by heading to the place of origin or destination.

$108.32
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4.8/5
3 h

Private and Guided Tour at Usina de Arte de Pernambuco

We will take you to experience unforgettable experiences, an immersion in the culture and knowledge of the people of Pernambuco, visiting the Largest Museum of Art. Contemporary in the Northeast and the Largest Botanical and Artistic Garden in the Northeast. Centuries after the beginning of sugar production, in the Captaincy of Pernambuco, Usina Santa Terezinha, after being the largest sugar producer in the country in the 1950s, ended its activities in 1998. Almost two decades later, in a movement of disruption with the past, in the production of sugar, the Usina implants its artistic-botanical park, with more than 40 works spread over 33 hectares, giving a new form of environmental, economic and cultural occupation for the region, starting now to produce Art.

$328.89
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4.8/5
4 h

Classic Lisbon & Earthquake Tour by Private Tuk Tuk (4 Hours)

See the Best of Lisbon in Just 4 Hours. Explore Lisbon’s most iconic districts and monuments on a private Tuk Tuk ride from the elegant streets of Chiado to the riverside grandeur of Belém. Enjoy panoramic views from São Pedro de Alcântara and Parque Eduardo VII, admire the baroque Basílica da Estrela, and discover architectural gems like the Jerónimos Monastery, Torre de Belém, and Padrão dos Descobrimentos. With plenty of photo stops and a local guide sharing the city’s stories, this tour is the perfect mix of history, culture, and unforgettable views. Hotel pickup available; conditions and fees may apply. Contact us for group requests of 6 or more.

$170.48
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4.5/5
8 h

Tour To The Harbor Of Hens

The tour leaves your hotel in Recife towards Porto de Galinhas, one of the main postcards of the south coast of Pernambuco. Just 60 km from Recife, its natural beauties attract attention of those who visit Porto de Galinhas and its attractive landscape of coconut trees and the blue sea of warm waters. Enjoy all the tranquility and natural beauty of this one of the most traditional fishermen's village. And everything can be done here: shopping in souvenir shops, swimming in the natural pools, with the right company of colorful fish, enjoying the sun on a lounger savoring delicious dishes and typical drinks of the region.

$32.00
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4.3/5
7 h

Full Day Tour to Olinda and Recife

You will have a unique experience, we have one of the most active, rich and diverse cultures in Brazil, its base is Portuguese-Brazilian, but with strong African, indigenous, Jewish and Dutch influences, we will pass through important streets, cultural centers, centuries-old bridges and landscapes unique with the accompaniment of a professional and trained guide who will genuinely present these two beautiful cities, Olinda and Recife where it all began, facts that are so striking and important in the cultural and historical scenario of Brazil.

$24.62
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4.1/5
8 h

Tour to Praia De Carneiros

We'll pick you up from your hotel and head to Praia dos Carneiros, located 90 km south of Recife. Known as one of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil, it is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a paradisiacal setting full of natural pools. Upon arriving at Praia dos Carneiros, we will take you to a beachfront stop with excellent facilities to enjoy your day in this charming destination. One of the main attractions, in addition to immersing yourself in the natural beauty, is the catamaran ride with stops for refreshing baths in crystal clear, warm waters and a fun mud bath on the banks of the Formoso River, reputed to have rejuvenating properties. (Catamaran ride not included.) The tour ends with a visit to the famous São Benedito Chapel, from the 18th century, a postcard of the region. Later we will return to the support point where you will have free time for an optional lunch and to enjoy this paradise even more.

$32.03
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