Olinda + Ricardo Brennard Institute Day Trip
Description
At the indicated time, we'll pick you up at your hotel in Recife to start this day trip to Olinda, where we'll also visit one of the best museums in Latin America, the Ricardo Brennand Institute. Shall we go?
Once in Olinda, a city founded by the Portuguese in 1535, our first stop will be the Convent of São Francisco, a temple whose construction began in 1585. Did you know that this place boasts the biggest collection of Portuguese tiles in the state?
We'll continue to Alto da Sé, from where we'll have an incredible panoramic view of the city. Afterwards, we'll take a walk to discover the most important attractions of Olinda. Then, we'll see the Cathedral, Misericórdia Church and the Slope of Mercy, the monastery of São Bento, the Ribeira Market, the Casa de Artesanatos and, of course, the Bonecos de Olinda, the popular Pernambuco carnival dolls.
Next, we'll get back in the vehicle and drive to Carmo Church, which is the oldest Carmelite Order temple in Brazil. We'll then drive back up to Alto da Sé, where we'll stop and give you time to go and get lunch.
Once we've had lunch, we'll head to the Ricardo Brennand Institute, a complex consisting of the São João Castle-Museum, an art gallery, an auditorium, the Sculpture Garden, the Chapel of Nossa Senhora das Graças and a restaurant.
This museum houses the world's largest collection of the Dutch artist Frans Post, as well as an impressive exhibition of bladed weapons, with more than 3,000 pieces. Among them are 27 complete medieval suits of armour, which are a real eye-catcher!
After a 2-hour visit to the institute, we'll return to Recife. Arrival at your hotel is scheduled for 7.5 hours after pickup.
More Information
Duration
7 hours 30 minutes.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by bus or minibus
English–speaking guide
Admission to sites mentioned
Not included
Food and drinks
When to book?
You can book up until 48 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
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Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Agua Verde Viagens & Receptivos
Corporate name: Caio Augusto Vobedo Zanlorenzi
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 4 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
