Recife & Olinda Tour - Reviews

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8.10 / 10

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Jul / 17 / 2026

Anonimo

Milano, Italy

I travelled by myself

La guida era ben preparata e ha fornito molte informazioni sul centro di Recife e Olinda, però abbiamo passato buona parte del tempo nei negozi di artigianato mentre abbiamo visto solo di sfuggita (dall'auto) quasi tutti gli edifici storici di Recife antico.

The guide was well-prepared and provided a lot of information about downtown Recife and Olinda, but we spent most of our time in the craft shops while only seeing (from the car) almost all of the historic buildings of old Recife.

I travelled by myself

Ciao! Grazie per il tuo feedback. Ci fa piacere sapere che la guida era ben preparata. Ci scusiamo se il tempo trascorso nei negozi di artigianato ha limitato la tua esperienza con gli edifici storici di Recife. Prendiamo nota delle tue osservazioni per migliorare i nostri tour. Translate this opinion into English.

Hello! Thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that the guide was well-prepared. We apologize if the time spent in the craft shops limited your experience with Recife's historic buildings. We'll take note of your comments to improve our tours. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jul / 12 / 2026

Matteo Bianco

Italy

I travelled by myself

Teve um super passeio porque a nossa guia Carolina foi ótima. Ela nos mostrou construções com un valor histórico e cultural énorme,vemos mirantes também. Caroline nos explicou a história e tradições do Pernambuco. Fui um prazer ouvir-lhe, quero agradecer-lhe muito. Translate this opinion into English.

We had a fantastic tour because our guide, Carolina, was great. She showed us buildings with enormous historical and cultural value, and we also saw viewpoints. Caroline explained the history and traditions of Pernambuco to us. It was a pleasure listening to you, I want to thank you very much. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled by myself

Aug / 23 / 2026

Alvaro

Gijon, Spain

I travelled with friends

Lo mejor el guía. Translate this opinion into English.

The best thing was the guide. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

Jul / 02 / 2026

Anonymous

Uruguay

I travelled with friends

Jun / 12 / 2026

Rocio Suarez

Mar Del Plata, Argentina

I travelled with my partner

La actividad es hermosa! Roberta la Guia es Espectacular y encima hacía la guiada en inglés y Español! Super recomendable Translate this opinion into English.

The activity is wonderful! Roberta, the guide, is spectacular, and she even gave the tour in both English and Spanish! Highly recommended. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

May / 14 / 2026

Carmen Liliana

Buenos Aires, Argentina

I travelled with my partner

contrate y paque una excursión con guía en español , ya que era visitas a lugares históricos, o sea que con explicación en mi idioma , o sea no sucedió, el paseo no esta previsto que sea biligue , ya que no hay casi menciones en castellano a lo largo del relato . de tofos modos la guía traro de comentarnos algo en castellano .

I booked and paid for a guided tour in Spanish, as it involved visits to historical sites, meaning I expected explanations in my language. However, this didn't happen; the tour wasn't designed to be bilingual, as there were hardly any mentions of Spanish throughout the narrative. Nevertheless, the guide did try to say a few things in Spanish.

I travelled with my partner

Sentimos que el servicio no estuvo del todo a la altura de lo esperado. Aun así, podemos confirmar que tuvo lugar como de costumbre, de acuerdo con la descripción de nuestra web. Agradecemos y tomamos nota de los comentarios para valorar posibles mejoras. Translate this opinion into English.

We feel the service didn't quite meet our expectations. However, we can confirm that it proceeded as usual, as described on our website. We appreciate your feedback and will take note of it to identify areas for improvement. Opinion translated. Show original.

Apr / 08 / 2026

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Mar / 22 / 2026

Maria Ines

Corrientes, Argentina

I travelled with friends

El servicio que se contrata por acá dice que el tour es en español y portugués, en realidad fue casi todo en portugués no más. Cuando llegamos a Olinda, tuvimos que contratar el paseo por el casco histórico aparte cuando se supone que eso estaba incluido, según lo publicado.

The tour we booked through here said it was in Spanish and Portuguese, but in reality, it was almost entirely in Portuguese. When we arrived in Olinda, we had to book the tour of the historic center separately, even though it was supposed to be included, according to the listing.

I travelled with friends

Aunque la actividad se hiciera en dos idiomas, podemos confirmar que se explicaron todos los contenidos en ambos idiomas. En lo que respecta al pago, la visita a pie en Olinda está incluida. Sin embargo, existe la posibilidad de pagar un transporte para llevaros a las partes más altas. Sentimos las molestias y seguiremos trabajando para mejorar en lo posible. Translate this opinion into English.

Although the activity was conducted in two languages, we can confirm that all content was explained in both. Regarding payment, the walking tour of Olinda is included. However, there is the option to pay for transportation to take you to the higher areas. We apologize for any inconvenience and will continue working to improve as much as possible. Opinion translated. Show original.

Mar / 22 / 2026

Paq

Florida, Argentina

I travelled with my partner

Recorrimos primero todo el casco histórico de Olinda, después almorzamos y después fuimos a la plaza principal de Recife (km 0) Translate this opinion into English.

We first explored the entire historic center of Olinda, then we had lunch and afterwards we went to the main square of Recife (km 0) Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Mar / 11 / 2026

Anonymous

Feb / 27 / 2026

Pedro

Sevilla, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Aug / 02 / 2026

Anonymous

Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Las explicaciones muy básicas , la visita a pie en Recife fue surrealista y la de Olinda pues valió más la pena pero sin demasiado detalle

The explanations were very basic, the walking tour in Recife was surreal, and the one in Olinda was more worthwhile but without much detail.

I travelled with teenagers

Lamentamos que las explicaciones no hayan sido lo que esperabas. Agradecemos tus comentarios y los tomaremos en cuenta para mejorar la calidad de nuestras visitas guiadas. Translate this opinion into English.

We regret that the explanations were not what you expected. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into account to improve the quality of our guided tours. Opinion translated. Show original.

Mar / 17 / 2026

Diego Feld

Buenos Aires, Argentina

I travelled with my partner

Demoras para iniciar el tour y una duración menor a la promocionada (fueron 6 hrs en lugar de 7 y una de ellas dedicada al almuerzo); finalmente el guía hablaba 75% en potugues

Delays in starting the tour and a shorter duration than advertised (it was 6 hours instead of 7, and one of them was dedicated to lunch); finally, the guide spoke 75% of his time in Portuguese

I travelled with my partner

La duración de las actividades indicada en nuestra web es orientativa y puede cambiar dependiendo de diversos factores, como el número de participantes o las interacciones de estos con el guía, entre otros. Hemos podido verificar que el recorrido se realizó al completo, impartiendo las explicaciones como de costumbre. Lamentamos cualquier malestar relacionado. Translate this opinion into English.

The duration of the activities indicated on our website is a guideline and may vary depending on several factors, such as the number of participants or their interactions with the guide, among others. We have confirmed that the tour was completed in its entirety, with explanations provided as usual. We apologize for any inconvenience. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jan / 17 / 2026

Raymond

Olivella, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Visitamos en barco el puerto de Recife y después un paseo por el centro histórico. A continuación visitamos Olinda en coche Toyota. Después de la comida volvimos a Recife para terminar la visita guiada en el antiguo centro penitenciario, que hoy en día es mercadillo de artesanos. Translate this opinion into English.

We visited the port of Recife by boat and then strolled through the historic center. Next, we visited Olinda by Toyota. After lunch, we returned to Recife to finish the guided tour at the former prison, which is now an artisan market. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jan / 14 / 2026

María Clara

Argentina

I travelled with teenagers

El guía hablaba poco español. Hice la pregunta muchas veces antes de contratar el viaje. Además el servicio lo tercerizaron y era de una empresa que ya habíamos usado y no nos gustaba. Esto debe ser informado antes de la contratación o dar opciones.

The guide spoke very little Spanish. I asked about it many times before booking the trip. Furthermore, the service was outsourced to a company we had used before and didn't like. This should be disclosed before booking, or alternative options should be offered.

I travelled with teenagers

Las actividades de Civitatis son siempre y sin exclusión terciarizadas, como explicamos de forma clara e indudable en la descripción. De hecho, allí hasta puedes consultar el nombre de la empresa con la que has reservado. Sentimos si no se pudo tener en cuenta. Translate this opinion into English.

Civitatis activities are always, without exception, outsourced, as we clearly and unequivocally explain in the description. In fact, you can even check the name of the company you booked with there. We apologize if this information was not taken into account. Opinion translated. Show original.

Nov / 01 / 2025

Anonymous

Córdoba, Argentina

I travelled with my partner

El paseo por Recife y Olinda me pareció muy completo y da un vistazo general de las ciudades, especialmente Olinda es bellísimo. El guía sólo habla portugués, por lo que algunos detalles no comprendimos pero igual entendimos bastante y lo disfrutamos. Todas las actividades se pagan extra y valen la pena: catamaran, museo de muñecos, 4*4 en Olinda y el almuerzo también muy buen restaurante. Imprescindible agua, protector solar y gorro porque el sol es muy intenso. Translate this opinion into English.

The tour of Recife and Olinda was very comprehensive and gave a good overview of the cities; Olinda, in particular, is stunning. The guide only spoke Portuguese, so we didn't understand some details, but we still understood quite a lot and enjoyed it. All the activities are extra and well worth it: the catamaran trip, the doll museum, the 4x4 tour in Olinda, and lunch at a very good restaurant. Water, sunscreen, and a hat are essential because the sun is very strong. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Aug / 20 / 2024

Yorka

Chile

I travelled with my partner

Si quieres conocer la historia de la ciudad y realizar un city tour, esta es tu opción. Nuestra guía explicó con mucho detalle todo lo asociado con Recife y Olinda. Hicimos además un paseo por catamarán. El restaurante con hartas opciones de comidas, muy rico todo. Agradecer a Lucia, una excelente guía y persona. Translate this opinion into English.

If you want to learn about the history of the city and take a city tour, this is your option. Our guide explained in great detail everything associated with Recife and Olinda. We also took a catamaran ride. The restaurant had many food options, everything was delicious. Thank you to Lucia, an excellent guide and person. Opinion translated. Show original.