Top Recife Full-day Tours

Compare past and present with a tour of modern Recife and colonial-era Olinda. Take a panoramic ride through Recife, crossing graceful bridges in the old town areas and on the way, you will drive along the scenic shoreline through Boa Viagem, passing the imposing colonial-era Governor’s Mansion and Santa Isabel Theater. Arrive in charming Olinda and begin exploring. Founded in 1534 and named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982, historic Olinda retains many fine examples of colonial-era architecture, despite the Dutch burning down much of the city in the early 17th century. Visit Sé Cathedral and admire its Portuguese tiles and gilded carvings. Stop for a photo of the picturesque views of Recife and Boa Viagem, and enjoy a refreshing beverage before returning to your Hotel.

The origin of the name is indigenous, of the tupi "tab-moi-inda-ré" that means the repopulator. Tamandaré is a municipality located on the southern coast of the state of Pernambuco, more than 100 km from the capital of Pernambuco. One of the entrances that give access to the municipality is the Reserva Biológica do Saltinho, an area covered by vegetation native to the Atlantic Forest. The municipality is prominent in the production of sugar cane and tourism. Its shore is formed by the beaches: Tamandaré, Barra, Pontal do Lira, Campas and dos Carneiros. Carneiros Beach is among the 15 most beautiful beaches in the world. Another tourist point is the Fort of Saint Ignatius located near the beach of Tamandaré, built in the seventeenth century.

Recife Translado has daily concern in offering the best receptive tourism service in the state of Pernambuco. The company has as its principles the satisfaction of its customers, the quality of its services, and the continuous relationship with its customers, internal collaborators and suppliers. In order to follow its objectives and principles, the company has: Own administrative and operational infrastructure; Solid physical and financial structure; Internal collaborators in constant training; Fleet monitored and tracked; Vehicles with regular preventive maintenance.

Visit the southern shores of Pernambuco on this private day trip from Recife to Porto de Galinhas, famous for its natural pools. On arrival, it’s just a 10-minute boat ride to the pools where you can use provided snorkel equipment during a 40-minute swim. Afterward, enjoy three hours at leisure to shop, eat, partake in water activities (each your own expense), or simply relax. Enjoy convenient round-trip transport by air-conditioned minivan from hotels in Boa Viagem, Pina or Piedade.

Sink your toes into the sand of 4 different spectacular beaches in Pernambuco during this 6-hour tour from Recife. With your local guide, stop at 2 viewpoints along your journey for photo ops and views over the surrounding beaches. Learn about the history and culture of the area through engaging commentary from your guide. Explore Suape Beach, among others, and take an optional boat ride up the river.

Located in the interior of the state of Pernambuco, it is more than 75 km from the state capital. The name originates from the Sirinhaém River, a river that bathes the municipality. The tourism in the municipality counts on historical monuments of the middle of century XIX, churches of century XVII and its beaches. The beaches are formed by calm waters that offer a favorable environment for the practice of water sports. In addition to the beaches of Guadalupe, Barra de Sirinhaém, Guaiamum and Gamela, there is Ilha de Santo Aleixo, an island that officially belongs to the municipality, but is privately owned. But it is possible to visit the island through boat trips.