Top Northeast Brazil Tours by Duration - page 2

Most Lagoa Bonita tours only run in the morning, leaving little flexibility for travelers with a packed vacation schedule. This tour also offers an afternoon departure as an alternative—cooler conditions on the dunes, golden light over the lagoons, and a return to Barreirinhas after sunset, with the 4WD transfer and river ferry crossing handled both ways. Simply choose the time of day that works best.

Discover all that Salvador has to offer on a full-day sightseeing tour with included hotel pickup. This comprehensive excursion is perfect for curious travelers with a strict vacation schedule. Thanks to all-inclusive transportation, you can visit more than a dozen attractions without breaking a sweat. Highlights include Forte de Nossa Senhora de Monte Serrat, Sao Francisco Church and Convent, Cathedral Basilica of Salvador, and Pelourinho (Old Town).

Get a quick but thorough overview of the most important attractions of Salvador, along with its culture and history, on a private walking tour. The extensive itinerary is primarily set in the city’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, called Pelourinho. Highlights include the Sao Francisco Church and Convent, Praca Thome de Souza (Municipal Square), and Mercado Modelo. This efficient adventure is perfect for first-time visitors or travelers with short on time.

Salvador da Bahia, with its historic city center and beautiful beaches, is a vibrant city of 3 million people. Make sure you don’t miss any of the highlights—Pelorinho, Igreja do Bomfim, Mercado Model, and Barra Lighthouse—with this private tour of the Bahia capital. Your own private guide, a local from Salvador, can offer insider tips on what to see and where to eat during the rest of your trip.

Visit Fortaleza dos Reis Magos and Ponta Negra on this full-day guided sightseeing tour from Natal. In a comfortable, climate-controlled vehicle, take a scenic drive on the Coastal Highway to visit an important civic landmark and some of the city's most beautiful beaches. Wade in the tranquil waters of Cotovelo Beach and make a stop at the Ponta Negra Market.

Explore Pelourinho after dark and experience the musical tradition known as Tuesday's Blessings on this 3-hour cultural tour. With your local guide, stroll through the streets of this UNESCO-listed World Heritage site, where music and dancing happens from dusk until dawn, upholding the area's reputation as the cradle of Brazilian music. Stop by a local bar or restaurant for traditional Bahian food and drinks (own expense). Round-trip transportation from local Salvador hotels is included.

Explore the ‘Venice of Brazil’ on a small-group city tour of Recife. Visit landmarks such as the Park of Statues, Casa da Cultura, Marco Zero Square, and more. Learn about the history of this coastal city from your guide as you walk through the old town. Enjoy some free time to shop for souvenirs before returning to your hotel.

Explore the Ricardo Brennand Institute during this 5-hour tour in Recife. Follow an audio guide through the world-class art collection, including one of the world's largest weapons collections and a significant number of Frans Prost paintings. Continue to the Oficina Francisco Brennand to see a collection of a native Brazilian contemporary sculptor, with an additional visit to the Park of Sculptures to see more of the artist's work. Entrance fees and round-trip transportation from select Recife hotels are included.

Find peace while exploring nature on this guided hike. The Morro and Gamboa trail offers a diverse range of scenery. From panoramic mountains, beaches, waterfalls and ocean baths, this adventure showcases Brazillian biodiversity. Don't stress about making your own way around; instead, let your guide break down the language barrier with tours available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Highlights of the tour include the Fonte do Ceu waterfall and the beautiful Gamboa Beach.

Experience the music, dancing and excitement of Salvador's famous Carnival during this 4-hour cultural show. Watch a mass of outrageously costumed professional dancers shake, shimmy and sing to infectious Bahian beats. Listen to live percussion and see maculele, capoeira and Candomblé from your prime seat. Dig in to a traditional Bahian buffet-style dinner before the show and walk away with a better understanding of Bahian culture. Round-trip transportation from Salvador hotels via air-conditioned coach is included.

Visit the best shops in Recife on this curated shopping tour. With lots of shopping options, it may be hard to know where to start; a guide takes you to the best of the best. You can shop for local goods and international brands in a convenient way, with all transportation provided. Stops include the Shopping Rio Mar, the Central de Artesanato na Praça do Marco Zero, Casa de Cultura, and the old city of Recife, among others.

Recife’s blend of colonial heritage, waterways, and modern life can be difficult to fully appreciate without local insight. Discover the city alongside a local guide on a private walking tour. This personalized tour allows you to discover the exterior of monuments, including museums, while learning about the city’s history and culture. Museum visits can be arranged if requested in advance. Your guide contacts you before the tour to tailor the experience to your interests. Perfect for families, couples, or solo travelers, this tour reveals hidden gems and local stories that showcase the true spirit of Recife.

Salvador's North Coast has more than one good beach day option, but most tours visit just one—leaving travelers to commit to either the established village atmosphere of Praia do Forte or the open-water swimming and surf at Guarajuba. Cover both in a single itinerary, with free time at each for swimming, sunbathing, or exploring the area.

Explore Lagoinha Beach in the district of Paraipaba on this full-day trip from Fortaleza. A former hiding place for treasure buried by French pirates, this area is now a tranquil fishing village. Spend time lounging on the beach or strolling through the towering red dunes and swaying palm trees at your leisure. Opt for a dune buggy tour, a horseback riding excursion or a jaganda (sailboat) ride on Almecegas Pond.

Visit Pipa, one of Brazil's top ten most beautiful beaches, on this full-day excursion from Natal. Explore the chain of coves that lines this portion of the coast and the Atlantic Rainforest. Enjoy views from the area's seaside cliffs, as well as a stop at Madeiro Beach. Visit the village of Pipa for free time to shop and swim in the tranquil waters. Round-trip transportation from Natal is included.

Take a breather from the hustle and bustle of Salvador on this day trip to the Bahian beach town of Praia do Forte. Ideal for travelers looking to add a quiet beach day to their vacation schedule, this trip covers all the transportation for you. Enjoy a visit to the Tamar Project to see sea turtles, followed by solo time to spend as you wish.

Learn about the history of the African people in Brazil during this 8-hour anthropological tour in Salvador. Visit Pelourinho, the center of African history in Salvador, and peruse the Afro-Brazilian Museum. Continue to the São Joaquim Market, founded by enslaved Africans, now the largest open-air market in the city. Stop for lunch hosted by a family with 50 years of history in the Garcia community, a traditional bean stew. Travel to Rio Vermelho beach to see the altar in reverence to iemanjá, the African orixá from the sea. Round-trip transportation from Salvador hotels is included.

Make your reservation and have an experience the most skilled guides of Salvador. Roadmap Car Farol da Barra, Corredor da Vitoria, Campo Grande, Largo da Piedade, St. Peter's Clock, Castro Alves Square. Walk: Plaza Municipal, Elevator Lacerda, Plaza da Sé, Terreiro de Jesus and Largo do Pelourinho. Visit Model Merchant. Return to the hotel. We are a company specialized in cultural and receptive tours based in the Bavarian capital. We will be delighted to attend to them.

Discover Barra Fort, Carmo Church, Montserrat Fortress, and much more on a private 6-hour tour of Salvador. All-inclusive transportation from your accommodation allows you experience the best of the UNESCO listed city’s attractions at a comfortable and leisurely pace. The tour is perfect for visitors who want to get a quick overview of Salvador or orient themselves to the for independent exploring.

Praia do Forte is one of Bahia’s most popular beaches, about a 1.5-hour drive north of Salvador, and renowned for its crystalline waters, natural pools, and white sands. With this full-day tour, visit two beautiful beaches—Praia do Forte and Guarajuba—where you can explore the villages and enjoy swimming and sunbathing. You can also choose to visit the Tamar Project to learn about their work protecting sea turtles (admission not included).

Discover the highlights of Salvador on this all-day private sightseeing tour. Wander around the cobblestone streets of the historic center, which is lined with colonial buildings. Visit the Basilica Cathedral and see the beautiful Portuguese tiles inside the Sao Francisco Church and Convent. The tour ends with a stop at ​​Stella Maris Beach where you’ll have time to sit and relax.

Departure is at 8:00 AM from the agreed-upon meeting point, with the return scheduled for between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM, before sunset. The tour takes place in a 4x4 vehicle driven by a certified guide, offering a full day of immersion in the Lençóis Maranhenses. The first stop is at a lagoon for a swim, with the duration determined by the guide based on the day's conditions. Next, we head to Canto do Atins Beach. During the rainy season, and depending on conditions, it may be possible to enjoy the small natural waterfalls in the Bonzinho or Ponta do Mangue areas. After a dip in the sea, we will stop for lunch in Canto do Atins or Atins, as recommended by the guide. Following the meal, we will visit the charming village of Atins, take a short 4x4 drive around the area, and conclude the itinerary with one last swim in a lagoon before returning.

As Brazilian quilombo communities are protected, it's not possible to visit them on your own. However, this Quilombo Kaonge heritage group tour leads you into one, so you can experience its culture firsthand. With round-trip transport from your Salvador hotel, learn how to make flour and palm oil at a local factory and more. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the quilombo community in just one day.

Participate in a 3-hour Brazilian percussion workshop in Salvador. Get to know the rhythms and beats that provide the backdrop for Bahia's famous Carnival celebrations. Listen to the music that is essential in the Samba de Roda and the Candomblé ceremony. Learn about the percussion's roots in the African continent and how the tradition has transformed in modern Brazil from your local guide and professional percussion teacher. Round-trip transportation from Salvador hotels is included.