Private Tour

Jewish Tour Recife and Olinda Jewish Presence SEC XVI, XVII and XX

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

English

Hebrew

Spanish

Mobile ticket

Shalom ve Baruch Haba!

The Jewish tour of Recife and Olinda is a very special experience for those interested in learning more about the presence of Jews and new Christians in Recife – Pernambuco in the 16th and 17th centuries.

The guide - historian will take the traveler to know the main landmarks of the Jewish presence in Brazil. The traveler will learn about the Brazilian colonial economy, the socio-religious culture of the Brazilian people and the European wars that brought Portuguese Jews from the Netherlands during the 17th century.

In the city of Olinda the traveler will visit some of the main churches, markets and streets of the colonial period as well as the main traces of the Marrana presence in Brazil in the 16th century. In the city of Recife the tour will be in the historic center where the majority of the Jewish community was concentrated during the Dutch period of the 17th century and will also visit the first public synagogue of the Americas.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Bilingual guide and historian guide

Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch, if any, paid by the traveller.

Kahal Zur Synagogue

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Malakoff Residence

418 Rua Gervasio Pires Recife Brazil

Recife Plaza Hotel

Rua da Aurora 225 Recife Brazil

Hotel Enseada Boa Viagem

Rua Charles Darwin, 235, B1 - Boa Viagem Recife Brazil

Radisson Hotel Recife

Avenida Boa Viagem 1906, Recife Brazil

What To Expect

Praca Maciel Pinheiro

POINT OF MEETING OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY

15 minutes • Admission Included

Rua do Bom Jesus

BOM JESUS STREET (former JEWISH STREET)

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Jewish Tour Recife and Olinda Jewish Presence SEC XVI, XVII and XX

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Jewish tour of Recife and the Jewish origins in Brazil
L3151CWsilviaf,
Jun 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Those who want to have a memorable, enriching and unforgettable experience about the early Jewish presence in Brazil, can do this tour. I met the first synagogue of the Americas : fascinating ... the house of Branca Dias ( in Olinda ) , the Jewish neighborhood , already from the post-war years , where there were shops , houses and a Jewish synagogue at the time but which is still in perfect condition . For those from Rio type to Plaza 11 and nearby areas. My guide picked me up at the hotel and we made several circuits. I felt very well received. Meu guia foi o Jader Taschlitsky . He has great knowledge of any matter involving the Jews and Recife. Masters the subject very well and is a very nice and friendly person.
Recife and so much more…
sharonbK2940LQ,
Apr 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was so educational. Our guide was knowledgeable and explained Jewish life in Recife now and long ago. Highly recommend this tour - we were able to see Recife and Olinda.
A perfect guide
Janie K,
Nov 2, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Victor is very, very knowledgeable, considerate and personable. He went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable and were exposed to everything we wanted to see plus more. We were quite interested in seeing the synagogue and he explained its history in depth. We could not have been more pleased. Kudos to Victor. You are lucky to have him.
Excellent information
914mariellim,
Jun 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The place provides excellent information and images about the arrival, stay and exodus of Jews in Brazil, helping to understand the history of these people, Recife and Brazil itself
Pleasant experience, historic and fun learning
B6960CSdanl,
Feb 25, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I can say that the tourist service was excellent, made the difference in the trip. We learned a lot about the Jewish presence in Recife.