Explore Recife and Olinda’s vibrant culture and history on a private guided tour. Discover iconic landmarks, bustling markets, and hidden gems in 6-8 hours.
Explore Recife and Olinda’s vibrant culture and history on a private guided tour. Discover iconic landmarks, bustling markets, and hidden gems in 6-8 hours.
- Praca Maciel Pinheiro - A GATHERING PLACE FOR THE JEWISH COMMUNITY
- Rua do Bom Jesus - BOM JESUS STREET (formerly known as JEWISH STREET)
- Rua Beija Flor - RUA DA IMPERATRIZ – THE MAIN ROAD WHERE JEWISH TRADE WAS CENTERED
- Pina Beach - BRASILIA TEIMOSA (PINA NEIGHBORHOOD) – A JEWISH COMMUNITY AREA
- Kahal Zur Israel Synagogue -…
- Praca Maciel Pinheiro - A GATHERING PLACE FOR THE JEWISH COMMUNITY
- Rua do Bom Jesus - BOM JESUS STREET (formerly known as JEWISH STREET)
- Rua Beija Flor - RUA DA IMPERATRIZ – THE MAIN ROAD WHERE JEWISH TRADE WAS CENTERED
- Pina Beach - BRASILIA TEIMOSA (PINA NEIGHBORHOOD) – A JEWISH COMMUNITY AREA
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Kahal Zur Israel Synagogue - Enjoy a unique tour along the Historic Route of Jewish Presence in Recife-Olinda. The tour is led by a knowledgeable guide well-versed in the history of the Jewish community in Recife.
FIRST BLOCK
(20th CENTURY)
• SQUARE MACIEL PINHEIRO - A GATHERING PLACE FOR THE JEWISH COMMUNITY
• RUA DA IMPERATRIZ - MAIN ROAD FOR JEWISH TRADE
• RUA MARTINS JÚNIOR – LOCATION OF THE ISRAELI SYNAGOGUE OF RECIFE
SECOND BLOCK
(17th CENTURY)
• BRASILIA TEIMOSA (PINA NEIGHBORHOOD) - A JEWISH COMMUNITY AREA
• RUA DO BOM JESUS (FORMER JEWISH STREET)
• KAHAL ZUR ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE – THE FIRST IN THE AMERICAS
• MAURÍCIO DE NASSAU BRIDGE (THE CITY’S FIRST BRIDGE BY JEWISH ENGINEER BALTAZAR FONSECA)
• OLINDA – HOUSE OF JEWISH GUARDS (NOW A CHURCH)
THIRD BLOCK
(16th CENTURY)
• OLINDA – MAIN SETTLEMENT CENTER OF THAT PERIOD
• HOUSE OF WHITE DAYS - (PRESUMED MIKVE)
• CHURCH OF THE SÉ - SITE OF NEW CHRISTIANS’ COMPLAINTS. - Mauricio de Nassau Bridge - MAURITIUS BRIDGE OF NASSAU (THE CITY’S FIRST BRIDGE BY JEWISH ENGINEER BALTAZAR FONSECA)
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Olinda - OLINDA – HOUSE OF JEWISH GUARDS (NOW A CHURCH)
THIRD BLOCK
(16th CENTURY)
• OLINDA – MAIN CENTER OF THE COMMUNITY IN THAT PERIOD - Olinda - • HOUSE OF BRANCA DIAS - (PRESUMED MIKVE)
- Olinda - • IGREJA DA SÉ – SITE OF NEW CHRISTIANS’ COMPLAINTS.
- Recife Antigo - A memorial honoring Jewish history in Recife
- Parque das Esculturas - Travel through Brasília Teimosa to Parque das Esculturas along a 1 km avenue over the reefs. With a view of ancient Recife, we provide historical and geographical context of the city.

- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bilingual guide and historian guide
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bilingual guide and historian guide
- Lunch
- MUSEUMS WITH INGRESS
- Lunch
- MUSEUMS WITH INGRESS
Welcome to Recife and Olinda!
Our city tour is special, as we take visitors to get to know the day-to-day Recife and its shopping center, the so-called vuco-vuco.
Main attractions visited
Franscico Brennand Sculpture Park:
We will drive via Brasília Teimosa to the Parque das Esculturas by the avenue of another 1 km over the reefs.
Overlooking the ancient…
Welcome to Recife and Olinda!
Our city tour is special, as we take visitors to get to know the day-to-day Recife and its shopping center, the so-called vuco-vuco.
Main attractions visited
Franscico Brennand Sculpture Park:
We will drive via Brasília Teimosa to the Parque das Esculturas by the avenue of another 1 km over the reefs.
Overlooking the ancient Recife we make the historical and geographical contextualization of the city of Recife.
San José and Santo Antonio:
Cais Estelita Avenue and the new urban occupation of the city. Streets of the Aurora and the Sun, Duarte Coelho Bridge (Galo Bridge). Baoba of the Republic Square, Palace of the Princesses, Crab of the Customs House.
Ancient Recife:
Marco Zero, Cultural Box, Crafts Market, Rua do Bom Jesus (formerly Rua dos Judeus), Plaza do Arsenal, Malakoff Tower and Cais Apolo.
Optional which can be part of the city tour adapting the route due to distance and time of visit.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.