Private Tour

Recife & Olinda City Tour

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

Mobile ticket

The tour starts with the first stop on the shore of Boa Viagem, then Recife, with a stop at ground zero, Rua do Bom Jesus, embassy of giant puppets and embassy of Pernambuco (a kind of wax museum), then a panoramic tour of the palace from the field of princesses, the Santa Isabel Theater and the Palace of Justice. Next stop is the house of culture, an old prison whose cells are now small craft shops. Have lunch in Recife or on the edge of Olinda, in Olinda we'll go to the top of the Cathedral, passing by the Franciscan convent, stop to visit the handicraft shops, observe the view of Recife, then follow the Ladeira da Misericordia, pass by the residence from the famous singer and composer Alceu Valença, we will make a stop at the Monastery of São Bento Church which has the altar all foliated in 22k gold. We end the tour by heading to the place of origin or destination.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

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

Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Recife Antigo

know the colonial architectures, visit the landmark, meet the house of the giant dolls of Olinda, home of the wax dolls, culture house, high of the cruise in Olinda, slopes of the carnival of Olinda

3 hours • Admission Not Included

Olinda

Panoramic tour by car and on foot on the slopes of Olinda Alto da Se where the mother church is located. It is the largest 16th century church in Brazil, and the oldest in Olinda, founded in 1540. We have the most beautiful view of the cities of Recife and Olinda. After that, we will end with a visit to the São Bento Monastery.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Exclusive for 5 or 6 people

Private for 5 to 6 people
Spin vehicles or similar
Pickup included

Recife / Olinda City Tour

Pickup included

Exclusive for up to 4 people

sedan or SUV: Available cars: Captur, Corolla, Virtus, Grand Siena and Similar
Pickup included

Reviews

4.96

53 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

I recommend!!!
373alessandray,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We use the company for the transfer and some tours, they are always very punctual and very friendly!! And importantly, I felt very safe with the direction of all drivers!
Transfer Recife and Olinda
francieles619,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a great experience, super well served, educated and kind drivers, well kept cars for the care. Note 10 ❤️
Unforgettable tour to Recife and Olinda
563v torc,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We really liked the work of Up Translate. The tour in Recife and Olinda with the guide Xavier was wonderful. Me and my girlfriend really liked it. I recommend!
Very good tour and more than expected
340luisfeliper,
Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour with Guia Marconi was amazing! It took us to places we had not known before on other tours, was super attentive, great explanations, super nice company and enriching! I highly recommend
Lots of Historic buildings, arts, craftsmanship, and great food
Daiana A,
Jun 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Most of the tour is a panoramic view. There is some walking involved but it is not tiring. Our tour guide Janilso Silva went above and beyond. So much historic knowledge. He was so patient and caring. This tour it a must if you are in Recife. Our family loved it. We have 2 teenagers and they enjoyed it.
An unforgettable cultural experience
K2609SUfernandap,
May 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour of Recife and Olinda is a must-see, especially for those who visit the region for the first time! Our guide, Joselito, guided us through a rich scenario in the ancient Recife, exploring various points such as the museums of Giant Dolls, the sculptures of Brennand and the Marco Zero, where we also could appreciate the exhibition of Sebastião Salgado. Next, we head to the charming Olinda, where the Church of the See, the handicraft fairs, the iconic Casa de Alceu Valença, among other attractions stand out. Despite the limited time to absorb so much history and culture, the tour is extremely rich and worth every minute!
A beautiful day of discovery
micheldO3540JL,
Apr 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great visit with private guide which allows us to pace our discovery as we please Our guide Josémar was great I think only we would have missed a lot of details
Beautiful place to visit....but with another tourist agency
jorgesQ4030CR,
Mar 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
They sold me the private car tour to recife and Olinda with a guide in Spanish. Beyond that the place is beautiful and we passed very well, the guide was not in Spanish. I understood hardly if we spoke slowly. He spoke almost no words in Spanish. When I asked him a question in Spanish he was blocked because he did not understand me. That doesn’t mean that He did a very good job within his means, it’s not his fault that they put him in an awkward situation. On the other hand we were never told at the agency that that day was a holiday and therefore almost all the things we visited were closed. We couldn’t get into several places that even passed me the cost I was going to have to get into each one. They never told me not to because it was gonna be all closed. Really the agency a mess, the tour very good, the restaurant where they took us very good and the guide took care of getting us perhaps the best table in the place.
Good idea of Recife and Olinda, with the nice company of Seu Jó (driver)
paulinhamenezes,
Dec 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It is worth it because it is a visit directed to the main points, without the concern of traffic / parking.
I recommend City Tour
Scenic24889222243,
Oct 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was excellent, the Guide Joselito was very helpful, helped us throughout the journey with my wife's disability, took great photos and was very fun. The walk was much better than we expected. The cultural richness in Olinda and Recife is amazing!