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Private City Tour Recife, Olinda and Brennand Institute By RECIFE TRANSLADO

3.5 (10 reviews) 7–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private City Tour Recife, Olinda and Brennand Institute By RECIFE TRANSLADO

About this activity

The best City Tour at the lowest price. Discover the main sights of Recife and Olinda with Instituto Ricardo Brennand. We do not offer English-speaking guides.

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At a glance

Duration
7–8 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–4
Guide
Portuguese
Operated by
Recife Translado

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Boa Viagem Beach

    20 min Admission included

    We will have a stop at Boa Viagem Beach, where we can enjoy good coconut water in one of the kiosks on the waterfront.

  2. Parque Dona Lindu

    20 min Admission included

    An area of leisure and culture not to be missed: Dona Lindu Park, with the Luiz Mendonça Theater and the Janete Costa Gallery. The equipment has architectural design signed by renowned Oscar Niemeyer. What's more, a multi-sport court, a unique north-northeast skate park in bowl shape, a jogging track and a playground.

  3. Pernambuco House of Culture

    40 min Admission included

    The new Recife House of Detention, with 8400 m² of built area and 6000 m² of outdoor patio, was just built in 1867 and its design was designed according to the most modern penitentiary model existing at the time in France. Following this logic, the building, inaugurated in 1855, has the shape of a cross, and consists of four rays corresponding to the cardinal points (North, South, East, West), all with three floors, which converge to a central hall, covered by a metal dome - the Lookout.

  4. Praca do Marco Zero

    10 min Admission included

    Recife's Ground Zero is a square that marks the birthplace of the city, on the edge of Porto's quay. Located in the Bairro do Recife (or Old Recife), the place is marked by a panel by the artist Cícero Dias, installed on the floor.

  5. Embaixada de Pernambuco - Bonecos Gigantes de Olinda

    20 min Admission not included

    Still in Old Recife, we will visit the Embassy of Giant Dolls. There, you will learn a little about the history of the famous giant dolls of Pernambuco Carnival, and can take pictures with some copies.

  6. Arquivo Judaico de Pernambuco

    10 min

    Also located in Old Recife, the space is considered the first synagogue built in the Americas. The original architecture is partially preserved and the space houses a documentary collection that tells the history of the Jews in Pernambuco.

  7. Instituto Ricardo Brennand

    50 min Admission not included

    A must for art lovers, the Institute is a perfect trip for the whole family. The place is beautiful, and it has an eye-catching collection of Frans Post paintings and a large collection of armor and melee weapons.

  8. Church and Monastery of Sao Bento

    20 min Admission included

    The temple, of baroque architecture, is located in Olinda, Recife Metropolitan Region. The building dates from around 1660 and is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

  9. Astronomical Observatory in Alto da Se

    20 min Admission included

    Enjoy the tour to Olinda to see also Alto da Sé, which has a beautiful view of the Recife Pier, and is located in the historic center of the city. And be sure to taste the delicious tapioca made with coconut and condensed milk by the famous Sé tapioqueiras.

  10. Caixa d'Agua Alto da Se / Elevador Panoramico

    20 min Admission not included

    Enjoy the tour to Olinda to see also Alto da Sé, which has a beautiful view of the Recife Pier, and is located in the historic center of the city. And be sure to taste the delicious tapioca made with coconut and condensed milk by the famous Sé tapioqueiras.

  11. Olinda Carnival

    20 min Admission included

    Get to know the slopes of Olinda where every year the carnival takes place.

  12. Centro de Convencoes de Pernambuco - Ribeira Theater

    Passing by

    We will pass in front.

  13. Parque das Esculturas

    10 min Admission included

    We will observe from Ground Zero.

  14. Church and Monastery of Sao Bento

    20 min Admission not included

    The São Bento Basilica and Monastery is an important Baroque architectural complex located in Olinda, Pernambuco, Brazil, being nationally listed and, along with much of the city's historic center, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  15. Convento de Sao Francisco

    20 min Admission not included

    The Convent of St. Francis is part of a Catholic architectural ensemble of exceptional importance, including the Church of Our Lady of the Snows, the Chapel of St. Roque, the cloister and the sacristy. It is situated in the Brazilian city of Olinda in Pernambuco. It is the oldest Franciscan convent in Brazil.

  16. Do Carmo Square

    10 min Admission included

    Tourist spot.

  17. Se Cathedral

    10 min Admission included

    Tourist spot.

  18. Espaco Ciencia

    Passing by

    Park.

  19. Forte de Sao Joao Batista do Brum

    Passing by

    São João Batista do Brum Fort is located in the Recife neighborhood, in the city of the same name, in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. It rose north of the primeval settlement of Recife, on the isthmus of sand that bound it to Olinda.

  20. Museu de Arte Sacra de Pernambuco

    Passing by

    The Pernambuco Museum of Sacred Art is a Brazilian museum located in a historic building in Olinda, Pernambuco State.

  21. Astronomical Observatory in Alto da Se

    Passing by

    The Alto da Sé Astronomical Observatory is an observatory located in the city of Olinda, Pernambuco, Brazil.

  22. Museu de Arte Sacra de Pernambuco

    Passing by

    Church of Our Lady of Grace

    The Pernambuco Museum of Sacred Art is a Brazilian museum located in a historic building in Olinda, Pernambuco State.

  23. Museu do Mamulengo

    Passing by

    Tourist spot.

  24. Casa de Alceu Valenca

    Passing by

    Tourist spot.

  25. Mercado da Ribeira

    20 min Admission included

    Mercado da Ribeira is located at Rua Bernardo Vieira de Melo, in Olinda's historic site, and was built in the late 17th century. After the fire that destroyed Marim dos Caetés in 1601, the city began to be rebuilt by Rua de São Bento, with the Palace of Governors, then came to the Town Hall and the prison, which were one above the other, and in front of the city. they the public market.

  26. Centro Historico de Olinda

    Passing by

    Tourist spot.

  27. Centro de Artesanato de Pernambuco Unidade Recife

    15 min Admission included

    Handicraft fights.

  28. Museu da Cidade do Recife - Forte das Cinco Pontas

    Passing by

    The Recife City Museum is a Brazilian museum located in Recife, capital of Pernambuco. It was installed in 1982, São Tiago das Cinco Pontas Fort, in the south of the city, and is part of the Secretariat of Culture of the Recife City Hall.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Marante Plaza Hotel
  • Hotel ibis Recife Aeroporto
  • Golden Park Recife Boa Viagem
  • Hotel Coral
  • Euro Suite Recife Boa Viagem
  • Hotel Luzeiros Recife
  • Hotel Enseada Aeroporto
  • Catamara Park Hotel
  • Motel Devaneios
  • Novotel Chaves
  • Wyndham Garden Recife Pernambuco

and 65 more pickup points

For this tour we have three options of cars with 4 Passengers, 6 Passengers and 15 Passengers. The city tour can depart from anywhere in Recife including Porto, Airport, Hotels, Inns or residences in Recife, Jaboatão or Olinda.

Using your ticket

The traveler will choose the City Tour start time and will inform the departure location. A company employee will be at the place and time marked with the vehicle to begin the tour. During the city tour, the contractor may choose to spend more time in a particular tourist spot, even though it will affect the other times. Thus giving total autonomy and tranquility to the traveler.

ATTENTION: The hiring of tour guide is not included in the price of the tour. If the traveler wants to hire a guide who speaks other languages will have to inform in advance so that we can arrange and pass the amount charged.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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