Private Tour
Jewish Tour Recife and Olinda Jewish Presence SEC XVI, XVII and XX
Overview
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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 – in the 16th and 17th centuries. The Guide historian will take you to know the main milestones of the Jewish presence in Brazil and about the Brazilian colonial economy, the religious culture of the Brazilian people and about the European wars that brought Portuguese Jews from the Netherlands during the 17th century. In Olinda we will visit some of the main churches, markets and streets of the colonial period and main vestiges of the Marrana presence in Brazil in the 16th century, in addition to the house of Branca Dias, and a mikveh (purification tank) that is representing the "marrana" cultural resistance in the colonial era. .
In Recife the tour will be in the historic center where concentrated most of the Jewish community during the Dutch period of the 17th century we will 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 To Expect
Praca Maciel Pinheiro
POINT OF MEETING OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY
Rua do Bom Jesus
BOM JESUS STREET (former JEWISH STREET)
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bilingual guide and historian guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch, if any, paid by the traveller.
Kahal Zur Synagogue
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
Options
Jewish Tour Recife and Olinda Jewish Presence SEC XVI, XVII and XX
Pickup included
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect Service
jacktZ423FD,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Many Thanks,This trip make so lovely and amzing memories you must join these guys their guides are so kind and knowladgeble .
Phenomenal your guides
Stan S,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unbelievably meaningful and complete tour of Jewish and non -Jewish sights of Recife and Olinda. But this was much more than a tour but a personal and intimate account by 2 phenomenal tour guides,Jader and Eve, who supplemented with accounts from their family’s respective experiences. We ended the tour with a sherbet dessert. This was the best tour we ever had.
Lovely insight with very nice helpful guides
Denise R,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lovely way to look at Recife in Olinda with longtime Jewish residents who know the history well. Very moving to explore Jewish neighborhoods and imagine their energy before everyone moved. Jager was the historian who spoke only Portuguese but his sister Roseane translated which worked out alright. They were amenable when we wanted to stop and look at other sights along the way. Really a pleasure to spend the day with them.
Jewish tour of Recife and the Jewish origins in Brazil
L3151CWsilviaf,Jun 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Those 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
5.00The 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
5.00Victor 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
5.00The 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
5.00I can say that the tourist service was excellent, made the difference in the trip. We learned a lot about the Jewish presence in Recife.
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