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We compared all 35 experiences in Recife so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.6 35 experiences from US$ 18 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Recife to Porto de Galinhas: Private Transfer & Airport Pickup
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Recife to Porto de Galinhas: Private Transfer & Airport PickupPrivate transfer from Recife airport or hotel to Porto de Galinhas in an air-conditioned car. Fifty-minute drive with named driver and meet-and-greet service included.
155 reviews
4.95★
Duration
50m
Every dayLive guide ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 28per person
Recife Airport to Porto de Galinhas: Private Transfer & Beach Tours
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Recife Airport to Porto de Galinhas: Private Transfer & Beach ToursPrivate airport transfer Recife to Porto de Galinhas in air-conditioned car. 40–90 minutes, flexible scheduling, up to 4 passengers. Optional beach and city tours available.
37 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h–2h
Every dayLive guide PT · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 52per group
Recife to Maragogi: Private Airport & Hotel Transfer
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Best value
Recife to Maragogi: Private Airport & Hotel TransferPrivate transfer from Recife airport or hotel to Maragogi with air-conditioned vehicle and fixed pricing. Driver meets you at arrivals or pickup point. Infant seats available.
52 reviews
4.90★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide IT · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 67per group

Recommended (7)

Olinda and Recife full-day tour: Colonial streets and Giant Dolls
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Olinda and Recife full-day tour: Colonial streets and Giant Dolls
36 reviews
4.19★
Duration
7h
fromUS$ 23per person
Olinda and Recife city tour: Colonial streets, Carnival dolls
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Olinda and Recife city tour: Colonial streets, Carnival dolls
34 reviews
4.12★
Duration
7h
fromUS$ 30per person
Recife Airport to Porto de Galinhas: Private Transfer
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Recife Airport to Porto de Galinhas: Private Transfer
31 reviews
4.84★
Duration
50m
fromUS$ 36per group
Olinda city tour from Recife: Instituto Ricardo Brennand included
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Olinda city tour from Recife: Instituto Ricardo Brennand included
28 reviews
4.46★
Duration
5h
fromUS$ 100per person
Private transfer Recife airport to Maragogi: Direct to your hotel
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Private transfer Recife airport to Maragogi: Direct to your hotel
22 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
fromUS$ 103per group
Recife & Olinda tour: Colonial architecture and city bridges
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Recife & Olinda tour: Colonial architecture and city bridges
20 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
fromUS$ 310per group
Recife and Olinda City Tour: Catamaran through Brazilian Venice
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Recife and Olinda City Tour: Catamaran through Brazilian Venice
13 reviews
4.69★
Duration
6h–8h
fromUS$ 32per person

Lowest price (3)

Private Transfer Recife Airport to Porto de Galinhas
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Private Transfer Recife Airport to Porto de GalinhasPrivate transfer from Recife Airport to Porto de Galinhas with professional driver and flight tracking, traveling 50 km along the tropical coast in an air-conditioned vehicle.
11 reviews
5.00★
Duration
50m–1h 30m
Every dayPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 50per group
Recife Airport to Praia dos Carneiros: Private Transfer & Flight Tracking
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Recife Airport to Praia dos Carneiros: Private Transfer & Flight TrackingPrivate airport transfer from Recife to Praia dos Carneiros with flight monitoring, air-conditioned vehicle, and WiFi included. Fixed price regardless of delays.
12 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h 35m
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 80per group
Private Transfer Recife Airport to Porto de Galinhas
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Private Transfer Recife Airport to Porto de GalinhasPrivate transfer from Recife airport to Porto de Galinhas hotels in an air-conditioned van with luggage help. About an hour's drive along the coast with optional stops.
12 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 103per group

More options (22)

Recife, Olinda & Brennand Private Tour – Historic Sites & Art
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Recife, Olinda & Brennand Private Tour – Historic Sites & ArtPrivate city tour of Recife, Olinda & Ricardo Brennand Institute. Explore colonial streets, local flavors, and Pernambuco’s top art collection in one day.
10 reviews
3.50★
Duration
7h–8h
Every dayLive guide PTHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 94per group
Recife Airport to Porto de Galinhas Transfer: Private Pickup
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Recife Airport to Porto de Galinhas Transfer: Private PickupPrivate transfer from Recife airport to Porto de Galinhas, Muro Alto or Maracaipe hotels in an air-conditioned minivan with driver waiting at arrivals holding your name.
9 reviews
4.56★
Duration
40m
Every dayLive guide EN · PT · IT · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 45per group
Porto de Galinhas Day Trip: Raft, Buggy & Reef Pool Adventure
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Travelers' pick
Porto de Galinhas Day Trip: Raft, Buggy & Reef Pool AdventureSwim with colorful fish, ride a buggy on white sand, and explore Porto de Galinhas’ reef pools. Book your Recife to Porto de Galinhas day tour now.
9 reviews
3.67★
Duration
10h
Every day except Thursday
08:00
Live guide PT · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 34per person
Recife to Maragogi: Private Transfer for Up to 6
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Recife to Maragogi: Private Transfer for Up to 6Private transfer from Recife airport or hotel to Maragogi beaches. Door-to-door service, new vehicles, up to 6 passengers. Fixed price, no negotiation at pickup.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Every dayPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 88per group
Day trip Recife to Porto de Galinhas: Beach and natural pools
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Day trip Recife to Porto de Galinhas: Beach and natural poolsDay trip from Recife to Porto de Galinhas, 60 km south on Pernambuco's coast, with hotel pickup and an air-conditioned vehicle.
4 reviews
4.50★
Duration
8h
Tue, Thu and Sun
07:00
Live guide PT · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 34per person
Shopping Tour in Recife: Souvenirs & Handcrafts in 4 Hours
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Shopping Tour in Recife: Souvenirs & Handcrafts in 4 HoursFour-hour shopping tour of Recife with hotel pickup, visiting Casa da Cultura and the Central de Artesanato at Marco Zero, then Shopping Rio Mar.
4 reviews
4.25★
Duration
4h
Every day
10:00
Live guide EN · PT · ESHotel pickupInstant confirmationfromUS$ 51per person
Private Transfer Cabo de Santo Agostinho to Recife Airport
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Private Transfer Cabo de Santo Agostinho to Recife AirportPrivate transfer from Cabo de Santo Agostinho to Recife Airport in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver waiting at your location. No shared rides, no waiting around.
3 reviews
3.67★
Duration
50m
Every dayLive guide EN · PT · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 33per group
Recife Private Walking Tour: Colonial History with a Local Guide
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Recife Private Walking Tour: Colonial History with a Local GuidePrivate walking tour of Recife with a local guide who customizes the route to your interests, including colonial landmarks and the Zero Milestone.
3 reviews
4.67★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
21
Live guide EN · DE · IT · FR +1Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 63per person
Snorkeling in Porto de Galinhas from Recife: Natural pools
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Snorkeling in Porto de Galinhas from Recife: Natural poolsFull-day snorkeling trip from Recife with hotel pickup, 40 minutes in Porto de Galinhas' natural pools, equipment included, and a DVD of your dive.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
7h 30m
Every dayLive guide EN · PT · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 110per person
Recife Airport Shared Transfer: Professional Driver, Hotel Pickup
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Recife Airport Shared Transfer: Professional Driver, Hotel PickupThree-hour shared transfer from Recife airport or hotels with professional driver and name-sign pickup. Choose arrival or departure service.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
Every dayLive guide EN · PT · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 18per person
Ricardo Brennand Institute tour from Recife with transfer
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Ricardo Brennand Institute tour from Recife with transferTour of Recife's Ricardo Brennand Institute with air-conditioned vehicle pickup and entry ticket included. Three hours to see Frans Post paintings and medieval weapons.
2 reviews
4.00★
Duration
3h
Tue–SunPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Recife Airport Transfer to Boa Viagem, Pina & Piedade
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Recife Airport Transfer to Boa Viagem, Pina & PiedadeTransfer from Recife International Airport to Boa Viagem, Pina or Piedade hotels in an air-conditioned van with driver holding a nameplate.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
15m
Every dayLive guide EN · PT · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 28per group
Recife city tour: Park of Statues, Marco Zero & Rua Bom Jesus
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Recife city tour: Park of Statues, Marco Zero & Rua Bom JesusGuided small-group tour of Recife's historic center including Marco Zero Square, Park of Statues, and Rua Bom Jesus.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
5h
Sat and Sun
10:00
Live guide EN · PT · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 64per person
Recife Airport to Porto de Galinhas: Private Transfer
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Recife Airport to Porto de Galinhas: Private TransferPrivate transfer from Recife Airport to Porto de Galinhas hotels with pickup included. Air-conditioned vehicle, driver tips, and sanitized daily for comfort and safety.
Duration
30m
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 110per group
Recife Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer & English Driver
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Recife Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer & English DriverPrivate airport transfer in Recife with English-speaking driver, meet-and-greet at arrivals, luggage assistance, and bottled water. Direct route to South Zone hotels.
Duration
15m–40m
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · PT · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 84per group
Recife Airport to Maceió Transfer: Private Minivan with WiFi
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Recife Airport to Maceió Transfer: Private Minivan with WiFiPrivate transfer from Recife airport to Maceió hotels in an air-conditioned minivan with WiFi, TV and bottled water.
Duration
3h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 300per group
Private Transfer Recife Airport to Maragogi: Up to 15 Passengers
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Private Transfer Recife Airport to Maragogi: Up to 15 PassengersPrivate transfer from Recife airport to Maragogi with meet-and-greet service and appropriately sized vehicle. A scenic journey, no taxi lines.
Duration
2h 15m
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 191per group
Private Recife and Olinda tour: Jewish history guide
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Travelers' pick
Private Recife and Olinda tour: Jewish history guidePrivate tour of Recife and Olinda with bilingual historian guide covering 17th-century Jewish sites, the Sculpture Park and colonial landmarks.
Duration
6h–8h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 234per person
Cabo De Santo Agostinho tour from Recife: Beaches and buggy rides
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Cabo De Santo Agostinho tour from Recife: Beaches and buggy ridesFull-day guided tour from Recife to Cabo De Santo Agostinho, visiting Calhetas Beach and coastal viewpoints with hotel pickup and optional buggy rides.
Duration
8h
Mon, Wed and Fri
08:00
Live guide PT · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 54per person
Private Transfer Recife Airport to Praia dos Carneiros
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Private Transfer Recife Airport to Praia dos CarneirosPrivate transfer from Recife airport to Praia dos Carneiros for groups up to 15 passengers with driver meeting you at arrival with a name board.
Duration
1h 45m
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 168per group
Recife Airport Transfer: Private Car Hotel to REC
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Recife Airport Transfer: Private Car Hotel to RECPrivate car transfer from Recife hotels to Guararapes Airport. Air-conditioned sedan, minivan or van with fuel and parking included. 24-hour support.
Duration
25m
Every dayLive guide PTHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 67per group
Recife Airport Transfer: Private Car & Hotel Pickup
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Recife Airport Transfer: Private Car & Hotel PickupPrivate airport transfer from Recife (REC) to hotel with fixed price, air-conditioned sedan or van, and 24-hour support in English, Japanese, Chinese.
Duration
25m
Every dayLive guide PTHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 67per group

Recife at a glance ✓ 2026-11-05

  • Most booked: Recife to Porto de Galinhas: Private Transfer & Airport Pickup, US$ 28 (50m, 4.95★ · 155).
  • Top rated: Recife Airport to Porto de Galinhas: Private Transfer & Beach Tours, US$ 52 (1h–2h, 5.00★ · 37).
  • Best value: Recife to Maragogi: Private Airport & Hotel Transfer, US$ 67 (2h, 4.90★ · 52).

Of the 35 experiences: 34 with free cancellation, 31 with instant confirmation, 31 with hotel pickup and 10 bookable last-minute.

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