Recife & Olinda Day Trip
Day Trip Details
After picking you up from your hotel in Porto de Galinhas at the indicated time, we’ll head north to Olinda, protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
We’ll take a walk through its historic center and discover all the charms of this colonial city, founded in 1535. We’ll explore its streets, filled with convents, monasteries, baroque churches, and colorful houses that will captivate you from start to finish.
Next, we’ll head up to Alto da Sé, the highest point in the city. From the top, we’ll enjoy an incredible panoramic view of the city and its main landmarks, such as the Sé and Misericórdia churches.
We’ll return to the minibus and leave Olinda behind as we head toward Recife, the capital of Pernambuco. This 16th-century city, crossed by different rivers and bathed by the sea, is known as the City of Waters. Ready to explore it?
To begin, we’ll take a guided tour that will allow us to enjoy the main highlights of Recife. We’ll walk through Arsenal, one of the most important squares in the Old Town. We’ll also explore Rua dos Judeus, considered one of the most beautiful streets in the world, see the exterior of the Kahal Zur Israel Synagogue, and visit the Embassy of the Giant Puppets.
After that, we’ll head to Rio Branco Square, also known as Marco Zero. We’ll explain the historical importance of this site as the founding point of the city. We’ll continue the route, admiring the crafts displayed at the House of Culture and learn about Recife’s urban development by visiting the ruins of the Open-Air Museum.
Our final stop of the day will be at Boa Viagem Beach. We’ll enjoy the views of this bay and, if you’d like, you’ll have free time to take a catamaran ride along the Capibaribe River. Did you know that this waterway is what has earned Recife the nickname of the Brazilian Venice?
Finally, we’ll leave Recife behind and end the day trip by dropping you back at your hotel 7 hours later.
Hotel Pickup
This tour includes pickup from hotels located in the following areas of Porto de Galinhas: Muro Alto, Praia do Cupe, Merepe, Maracaípe, and central Porto de Galinhas. If your accommodation is not located in one of these areas, we’ll contact you to provide an alternative meeting point.
More Information
Duration
7 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in Spanish and Portuguese.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop–off
transport by minibus
Spanish and Portuguese–speaking guide
Not included
Food and drink
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability conditions
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - How much does a catamaran ride in Recife cost?
A - The catamaran ride is optional. If you want to do it, the cost is 25 Brazilian reais per person to be paid on the day of the tour.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Martur Viagens E Turismo Ltda Corporate name: MARTUR VIAGENS E TURISMO LTDA Registered Office: Rua Dr. Nylo Dornelas Camara, 90 – Loja 02 e 03 edif. canarias, Recife, Brazil Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): 40.825.028/0001-82 Contact information Email: receptivorecife@martur.com.br Phone: 55 8133123666
If you have any other questions please contact us.