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4-Hour Recife Walking Tour with Museums and Historic Harbour

4 Hours Round trip from Recife Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Walk through Recife's old city from Marco Zero to Cais do Sertão
02 See the Francisco Brennand Sculpture Park built on the reef
03 Visit the Giant Puppets Embassy, a curious tradition of Recife's Carnaval
04 Explore the Kahal Zur Israel Synagogue, considered the first of the American continent
05 Discover Frevo music and Pernambuco's popular culture at Paço do Frevo and the Pernambuco Embassy

Stroll through Recife's old city on a cultural walk that connects historic landmarks, museums, and heritage sites. Start at Marco Zero by the Port of Recife's canal, pass the Francisco Brennand Sculpture Park, and explore Good Jesus Street with its Giant Puppets Embassy and the Kahal Zur Israel Synagogue, considered the first on the American continent. Continue to Arsenal Square to visit Paço do Frevo and learn about local folklore and popular culture at the Pernambuco Embassy. The tour ends at Cais do Sertão, a museum dedicated to the backwoods of Pernambuco State and its culture.

Arrive at Cais do Sertão, a museum dedicated to the backwoods of Pernambuco State and its culture.

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What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Recife Old City Walk Through Museums and Heritage

Begin the walking tour from Marco Zero Square, located by the Port of Recife's canal.
Spot the Francisco Brennand Sculpture Park, built on the reef.
Walk down Good Jesus Street, visit the Giant Puppets Embassy, a curious tradition of Recife's Carnaval, and the Kahal Zur Israel Synagogue, considered the first of the American continent.
Go to Arsenal Square and visit Paço do Frevo, a museum dedicated to the local music, Frevo. Learn about local folklore and popular culture at the Pernambuco Embassy.
Walk to República Square in the Santo Antônio neighbourhood and see its monuments: Saint Izabel Theatre, Palace of Justice, and Palace of Government.
Arrive at Cais do Sertão, a museum dedicated to the backwoods of Pernambuco State and its culture. The tour concludes here.