Recife and Olinda Tour: A Journey through Colonial Era and Modern Highlights

Compare past and present with a tour of modern Recife and colonial-era Olinda. Explore historic Olinda’s colonial-era architecture and visit the Sé Cathedral. Book now!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Boa Viagem Beach - Coconut water to drink
  • Praca do Marco Zero - Walk around the old town area
  • Rua do Bom Jesus - The oldest street witch holds the first synagogue of the American continent.
  • Conjunto Arquitetonico da Praca da Republica - The Republic Square holds very important and beautiful buildings: Government Palace; Santa…
What's Included
  • Certified guide service
  • Air-conditioned transportation
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

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…

Location
Boa Viagem Beach
Av. Boa Viagem,
Cancellation Policy

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

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Lightpacker799724
Aug 9, 2025
Amazing Experience! - Our experience was amazing! Leo is a wonderful person and a very experienced tour guide that works with a lot of passion and goes beyond expectations to make your trip a memorable one! We highly recommend his services once you come to Pernambuco, Brazil.
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Svetlana_m
Jul 14, 2025
We had a fantastic... - We had a fantastic experience exploring Recife and Olinda with our guide, Leo! The tour was well-paced, informative, and full of charm. We started in Olinda, Olinda was simply magical. Perched on seven hills, its colonial architecture and stunning views were unforgettable. Leo’s passion for the region and deep knowledge made the whole experience even more enriching. Rua do Bom Jesus was a highlight – not only the oldest street in the city but also home to the first synagogue in the Americas. Leo’s storytelling really brought the history to life. At Praça da República, we admired the beautiful architecture of the Government Palace, the Palace of Justice, and the Santa Isabel Theater. The massive Baobab tree was an unexpected and impressive sight! The Pernambuco House of Culture was also fascinating – a former prison turned into a vibrant marketplace with local crafts in every cell. Finally, Praça do Marco Zero, where Leo shared interesting historical context about the city’s origins. The walk through the old town was pleasant and scenic, giving us a feel for the colonial atmosphere. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Recife and wanting a deeper understanding of its culture and history. Thank you, Leo!
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Angelo_b
Apr 30, 2025
Great experience - Paulo was a great guide. We learned so much. Half our group wasn't bilingual but his English was perfect and all of us enjoyed the tour.
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Yscolumbus_l
Jan 14, 2025
Leo was a great guide, good English, good tour for the day - We booked a group tour with Leo. It was a great day in Olina and Recife. Leo's English is quite good. He said his father was a professor and they had stayed in San Diego for 2 years. Leo took us to Olinda in the morning, explained the situation, and took us to a place to have tapioca dessert and coconut. Then went to Recife. Had lunch at a buffet restaurant (pretty good), then toured more of Recife, including at harbourfront where they had festival crowd and parade. We enjoyed the day. Would recommend.
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Paula_n
Jul 29, 2024
Amazing guide and experience - Leo was amazing! Besides very friendly he was extremely knowledgeable about the history and culture of the region. He easily transitioned from Portuguese to English and also did great explaining things to my seven year old. I will definitely recommend him to my friends and clients.
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Donnab748
Apr 24, 2024
Leo made this tour even better! - Leo was one of the best guides that we have had. His enthusiasm was contagious, and his knowledge was superb. He pointed out so many details and relayed such interesting facts. I would love to have him as a guide on every tour.
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Donna_b
Apr 24, 2024
Leo is the best - I cannot say enough about what a wonderful guide Leo was. He pointed out so many things that we would’ve never seen and was filled with interesting information. He was the most enthusiastic guide that I have ever had. If he were a teacher, every student would hang onto his every word I think. This was a fabulous tour.
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Rory_w
Apr 21, 2024
Leo Is A Must in Recife - Thank you an absolutely brilliant day full of laughter and fun, the weather wasn’t great but that couldn’t be helped but we managed to pack in a huge amount in with Leo. We all had a great time and can’t recommend Leo enough. His passion for Recife shone through throughout our visit.
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Eliot_n
Apr 21, 2024
Great time touring Recife and Olinda with Leo! - Leo’s command of English is excellent and his knowledge of the area is superb. We spent an entire day with Leo exploring Recife and Olinda. He is easy to be with excited to share his in depth knowledge of Brazil. We will certainly contact him when we are back in Recife and would recommend him highly to anyone traveling in the greater Recife/ Olinda area
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Thomas
Jan 5, 2024
Enhanced experience++ - Our English speaking guide Leo turned what would have been a very ordinary 30 hrs into a high quality adventure! Extremely knowledgeable, flexible to the extreme, easy to talk to, guided us through Recife, Olinda& Brennand.Leo personified personalised service- cannot recommend highly enough.Thomas...Australian
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From $310 (Per Group)
up to 6 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).