The 5 Best Historical & Heritage Tours in Recife, State of Pernambuco (PE)

Explore the historical and natural attractions in Pernambuco during this 5-day Pernambuco tour that begins and ends in Recife. You will traverse Recife with an expert guide aboard a comfortable air-conditioned van to visit the churches, beaches, viewpoints and many more highlights of the area.

Inclusions: National Park fees, Local taxes, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Use of Snorkelling equipment, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)

Exclusions: Excess luggage charges (where applicable), Food and drinks, unless specified, Accommodation/lodging (there's many different options that you should choose where to stay based on your preference)

We will start with the Historic Colonial Center of Olinda where we’ll see a lovely city built with colonial houses surrounded by beautiful palm trees, the Atlantic jungle while we have the sea as a perfect background. We’ll find out and see that streets are made out of stone throughout the Historical Center of Olinda. It has colorful houses, very captivating for its bright and happy colors. We’ll have stops at the Monastery and Basilica of São Bento which depicts its Brazilian Baroque Art. We’ll continue by visiting la Rúa do Amparo, craftsman workshops, artists along the Largo da Misericórdia and Alto da Sé. During our next stop, we’ll get to know the famous giant dolls of Olinda, created by the renowned giant doll maker Silvio Botelho, who brings joy during the Carnival period. We will visit the neighborhood called Recife Antigo, until we reach Arsenal, the second most important square in the neighborhood, a center for crafts and old buildings.

Inclusions: Pick-up/drop-off in hotels, Bilingual Guide

Exclusions: Entrance Tickets

Discover the main sights of Recife in the comfort of an executive car and a driver who will explain the stories surrounding the capital of Pernambuco and Olinda with all the charm of a historic city. Exclusivity, comfort and safety.

Inclusions: Private transportation

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Located in the Lowland named Várzea, your destination is the Ricardo Brennand Institute. Enthrall at an architectural complex inspired by the British style of the Middle Ages, with original features like drawbridge and religious altar. In a stunning setting like this, you can learn more about the diversity of culture and Pernambuco and international history.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation by air-conditioned minivan, Wifi available

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

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.

Inclusions: Guia Certificado

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