Recife was founded in 1537 as a port for shipping sugarcane grown by Portuguese settlers. Today this large city on Brazil's east coast buzzes with frenetic energy, its residents dancing to their own hedonistic rhythm during Carnival. Visit historic Olinda, then relax on the award-winning sands of <i>Porto de Galinhas</i>, voted Brazil's finest beach.

Take a Recife private tour and explore this Brazilian coastal city with a local guide.

Recife's network of bridges and canals earned it the nickname "Brazilian Venice," so begin your tour at the waterfront. Dive into the San Joseph market, then follow your guide to Bom Jesus street to photograph the brightly-painted buildings.

Just north lies historic Olinda, a World Heritage site. Visitors are sure to be charmed by the winding streets, centuries-old churches and vibrant arts, culture and music scene. Can't resist the siren call of sun, sand and sea? Your guide can take you directly to the stunning beaches of <i>Porto de Galinhas</i>.

Recife

Culture, History and Shopping

Recife & Olinda Highlights Tour

See the BEST of Recife in this Tour!

Highlights of Recife & Olinda Tour

Take a walk around the UNESCO World Heritage Site to view its coloured houses and ancient churches

Olinda Walking Tour from Recife

Get to know the State's most paradisiac beach

Carneiros Beach Tour from Recife

Recife Cultural Tour including Ricardo Brennand Institute

Culture, Art and History: let's discover what Recife is about

Calhetas Beach Tour from Recife including Buggy Ride

Get to know one of the most surprising beaches of the region on this full day tour

Marco Zero Square - The place where Recife begun in the 16th Century.

Vitral inside the Government Palace from 1841 , at Republic Square.

Santa Isabel Theater from 1875 , at Republic Square

Government Palace at Republic Square from 1841. The Palace where our State Governor works.

Capibaribe River and the villas from late 19th century and early 20th century , where the owners of the sugar cane fileds used to live. Central Recife.

State Court at Republic Square from 1931. The main Palace for the State Justice.

Baobab Tree , at Republic Square, planted by the slaves in the 17th century. Known as the ""up side down tree"". Considered a holy tree for the Africans. Not original from Brazil. Around 370 years old.

Good Jesus Street , the Oldest in Recife. Here we will find the Giant Dolls Museum and Kahal Zur Israel Synagogue , the first formal synagogue from all Americas , found in 1636 and used till 1654.

Santo Antonio Island in Central Recife. On the left Santa Isabel Theater , from 1875. On the right State Court from 1931 , both at Republic Square.

Kahal Zur Israel The Oldest Sinagogue in ALL AMERICAS. Today a Museum that can be visited (monday closed)

The Van we will use in the tour. Comfort , individual seats , air conditioning and LOTS of space. Fits up to 15 people.

Boa Viagem Beach. Picture taken from helicopter. Our main beach , with calm and warm water.

Boa Viagem Beach. Picture taken from helicopter in 2005. Swimming in this warm water is GREAT.

Republic Square , the Tribunal, the Government Palace , Santa Isabel Theater the bridges from ""Venice of Brazil"" and in the back Boa Viagem beach and the highrises.

Van Renault Master , complete , with individual seats , air conditioning , insurance to ALL PASSENGERS and LOTS OF COMFORT

Come with me to explore our GREAT history, art and beach

Recife History and Art Tour

Find out the beauties of the oldest part of the City of Recife

Old Recife Walking Tour

Martins Fontes Street - Sinagoga Israelita do Recife

Know more about the local Jewish heritage - Shore Excursion

Jewish Recife and Olinda, Private Tour

Olinda Tour with Ricardo Brennand Institute

White weapons and armors collection - Ricardo Brennand Institute

Gardens and castles - Ricardo Brennand Institute

Full day tour: Let's live history and culture of Recife

Recife Cultural Tour with Francisco Brennand Workshop

Francisco Brennand Workshop admission fee

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