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Olinda City Tour and Instituto Ricardo Brennand

4.7  / 56 reviews
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Olinda City Tour and Instituto Ricardo Brennand
4.7  / 56 reviews

Explore one of the best-preserved colonial cities in Brazil on a 5-hour guided tour of Olinda from Recife. See landmark attractions with a guide, including the panoramic lift of the Caixa da Agua no Alto da Sé, the Ricardo Brennard Museum and more.

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Duration 6 hours
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Live tour guide
Portuguese, Spanish, English
Audio guide included
Spanish, English, French, German, Italian
Private group

Experience

Highlights

  • See the sights of Olinda, one of Brazil's best-preserved colonial cities
  • Enjoy breathtaking views from strategic lookout points
  • Discover the giant dolls of the Olinda Carnival and go to the former slave market

Full description

Depart Recife at approximately 11:00 and travel along the Boa Viagem-PIna coastal road to Olinda, passing Beberibe, the Capibaribe River and the zero kilometer mark of Marco Zero along the way. Upon arrival in Olinda, go to the square of Alto da Sé and visit 3 churches. Journey up to the viewpoint to take panoramic pictures of the historic city. Enjoy 45 minutes of free time to purchase souvenirs of local crafts, or relax with some food and drinks if you prefer. Next, descend the hill of the Igreja da Misericórdia (Church of Mercy), strolling the narrow streets lined with colorful houses. Arrive at the former slave market of the Mercado da Ribeira and see the giant dolls used in the Olinda Carnival. Continue to São Bento Church, and end at the Ricardo Brennand Museum, where you can learn about the colonization of Recife and Olinda by the Dutch army.

Includes

  • All taxes, service fees and fuel surcharges
  • All entrance fees
  • Transfer
  • Guide
  • Food and drinks

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

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Date

Meeting point

Pick-up from your hotel in Recife. Please be in the hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the pick-up time.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Comfortable clothes

Know before you go

  •  Minimum numbers apply for this tour and there is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet these requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  •  A small amount of walking is involved

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 6 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Service
    4.5/5
  • Organization
    4/5

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GetYourGuide traveler – PolandSeptember 25, 2024  – Verified booking
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MariA October 4, 2020  – Verified booking
Outstanding tour. We had the good fortune to be accompanied by Caio for our second tour in Recife. Once again he was professional, punctual, and very knowledgeable about the area. We enjoyed the historical sights and flavors of Olinda (thank you for the wonderful fresh coconut) after which we were able to enjoy a private time for Lunch before traveling to the magical Ricardo Brennand Institute. just to make sure we would never forget him and our trip to Olinda, Caio gifted us a delightful parting gift of Olinda. Thank you again for the great day and for the memories.
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Product ID: 70305

Activity provider:Agua Verde Viagens & Receptivos

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