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Home/Destinations/Recife/Recife culture
Culture · Recife itinerary

Recife Culture: The Best Itinerary

Recife is rich in colonial and Carnival culture. Here is how to experience it — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Olinda
  2. 2Food
  3. 3Reef
  4. 4Frevo

Olinda

The colonial hilltop.

The food

Northeast flavours.

The reef

A natural pool snorkel.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Recife — prices per person.

Shared transport from Recife to Porto de Galinhas
Recife
Shared transport from Recife to Porto de Galinhas
5.0(155)·50 min
from$31/ person
via Viator
Rio: Copacabana Food Tour with 7 Tastings and Local Flavors
Rio De Janeiro
Rio: Copacabana Food Tour with 7 Tastings and Local Flavors
5.0(121)·3h 30min
from$81/ person
via Viator
Coasteering Adventure with Snorkeling
Algarve
Coasteering Adventure with Snorkeling
5.0(140)·4 hours
from$74/ person
via Viator
Recife & Olinda City Tour
Porto De Galinhas
Recife & Olinda City Tour
4.9(59)·2–8 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Lisbon Small-Group Food Tour with 18 Tastings in Alfama District
Lisbon
Lisbon Small-Group Food Tour with 18 Tastings in Alfama District
5.0(2,118)·4 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Small Group Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Guide and Photographer
Crystal River
Small Group Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Guide and Photographer
5.0(632)·3 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Snorkel Excursion/Dolphin Sightseeing with Good Jibez Only in PCB
Panama City Beach
Snorkel Excursion/Dolphin Sightseeing with Good Jibez Only in PCB
5.0(156)·3 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Devour Lisbon: The Ultimate Portuguese Food Tour
Lisbon
Devour Lisbon: The Ultimate Portuguese Food Tour
4.9(2,342)·3 hours
from$72/ person
via Viator

Recife culture — FAQ

What is Olinda?
A UNESCO colonial town on a hill beside Recife.
What is frevo?
Recife’s energetic Carnival music and dance.
What food is Recife known for?
Seafood, tapioca and northeastern dishes.

Explore more in Recife

OlindaReef Pools & SnorkelPorto de GalinhasBoat & CatamaranCarneiros Beach