Recife & Olinda Day Trip from Porto de Galinhas

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Would you like to discover two true gems of northeastern Brazil? On this day trip to Recife and Olinda, we’ll enjoy the many charms of two cities rich in history and heritage.

Details

Duration

10 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 to 2 days in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

7.8

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September 23, 2026
Anónimo
Paraguay
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Martha
Las Piedras, Uruguay
Very good historical information and overview of the cities' development. Engaging. Excellent service.
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May 7, 2026
Patricia Saibene
Villa Mercedes, Argentina
Excellent! I loved the guide, Junior! He was fantastic!! I would only suggest adding a more comprehensive city tour!! But it was very good! I highly r...
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January 28, 2026
Florencia
Mendoza, Argentina
Very nice tour and explanation from the guide Lionel!
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January 9, 2026
Carlos Acosta
Uruguay
Everything was perfect, the guide and the driver were great.
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January 5, 2026
Jose Luis Comesaña Gonzalez
Montevideo, Uruguay
Olinda is very beautiful and picturesque. In Recife, I only saw stalls selling handicrafts, I was left wanting more. Regards
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August 27, 2022
Lidia Fridman
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Perfecto cumplimiento en el horario. Excelente trabajo del guía Edson que a pesar que sabíamos que el idioma era en portugués siempre trató que enten...
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March 18, 2025
Esmilce Leonidas Duarte Galeano
Asunción, Paraguay
It was a very enjoyable excursion, and we had a wonderful experience with our guide, Antonio. Thank you so much.
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March 29, 2024
Yudith
Montevideo, Uruguay
The activity was good. I would not have included the Catamaran trip, it took a long time and we had to do the other activities at midday. The guide wa...
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July 26, 2023
Ramon
Barcelona, Spain
All under the established. The guides are very professional and friendly. It's worth it.
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Would you like to discover two true gems of northeastern Brazil? On this day trip to Recife and Olinda, we’ll enjoy the many charms of two cities rich in history and heritage.

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.

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Would you like to discover two true gems of northeastern Brazil? On this day trip to Recife and Olinda, we’ll enjoy the many charms of two cities rich in history and heritage.

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.

Finally, we’ll leave Recife behind and end the day trip by dropping you back at your hotel 7 hours later.

Recife & Olinda Day Trip