143
trips planned in the last hour

4.7

out of 5

Trustscore rating

The Best Things to Do in Olinda

Plan your next trip here

Browse by category

Things to do in Olinda

Historic Walking Area

Centro Historico de Olinda , Olinda

4.5

Church

Se Cathedral , Olinda

4.5

The stunning mix of Renaissance, Baroque, and Ionic architecture of Se Cathedral demonstrates why Olinda is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ins

Church

Church and Monastery of Sao Bento , Olinda

4.8

Within this peaceful sanctuary, you will find a magnificent altar standing 14 m (46 ft) tall. Made from gilded, carved cedar, it is considere

Private Transfer from Recife Airport to Maragogi

4.6

Duration: 2 hours

The origin of the name Maragogi is of the old Tupi that means "river of the cats of the bush", was chosen that name due to the river that bathes the municipality. The municipality of Maragogi is located in the state of Alagoas, in the state of Maceió.One of the main tourist attractions in the state, the tourist attractions that attract most in Maragogi are the beaches of Peroba, São Bento, Barra Grande and Burgalhau. Beaches of natural pools, calm sea, white sands and reefs where it is possible to bathe next to colorful fish.Another strong point in Maragogi is its rural tourism in the farms Cachoeira and Marrecas.

Book on Viator from $58

Observation Deck

Caixa d'Agua Alto da Se / Elevador Panoramico , Olinda

4.4

Opened in late 2011, Caixa d'Agua Alto da Se / Elevador Panoramico is an old water tower transformed into an observation deck offering 360 de

Specialty Museum

Ricardo Brennand Institute , Recife

4.9

Comprising a museum, an art gallery, a library, and a large park, Ricardo Brennand Institute holds a permanent collection of historic and art

Tours from $40

Recommended Olinda tours

FROM $85 BOOK WITH VIATOR City Tour of Olinda Including Instituto Ricardo Brennand City Tour of Olinda Including Instituto Ricardo Brennand

4.5

Duration: 5 hours

Tours from $85 ›

FROM $80 BOOK WITH VIATOR Half-Day Museum Tour in Recife Half-Day Museum Tour in Recife

4.7

Duration: 5 hours

Tours from $80 ›

FROM $40 BOOK WITH VIATOR Ricardo Brennand Institute with Transfer from Recife Ricardo Brennand Institute with Transfer from Recife

Duration: 3 hours

Tours from $40 ›

Trip Planner : South America / Brazil / State of Pernambuco / Olinda / Things to do in Olinda

Olinda

3.5

World heritage site · Churches · Historic Walking Areas

Displaying some of Brazil's best-preserved colonial architecture, the World Heritage-listed city of Olinda has long served as a hub for artists and bohemians. You can feel the free-spirited energy in the air, as laid-back locals experience life and appreciate the beauty of their city on the country's northeast coast. With a population of about 400,000, the mid-sized city offers a much more relaxed ambience than its close neighbor, Recife, attracting visitors who seek more classical Brazilian culture. Brimming with centuries-old churches, artisan shops, and extensive art galleries, there's no shortage of things to do in Olinda. When using our Brazil tour itinerary builder site to make an itinerary online, Olinda holidays come together around your tastes, interests, and requirements, with us taking care of the logistics.

Side trips from Olinda

Specialty Museum

Oficina Ceramica Francisco Brennand

Ricardo Brennand Institute

Hidden gems in Olinda

Religious Site

Convento de Sao Francisco

Museums in Olinda

See all ›

Specialty Museum

Casa dos Bonecos Gigantes

4.1

Duration: 2 hours

Specialty Museum

Museu Regional de Olinda

Museu de Arte Sacra de Pernambuco

3.7

Duration: 2 hours

Historic Sites in Olinda

N. S. do Rosario dos Homens Pretos de Olinda Church

4.3

Duration: 2 hours

Church

N. S. do Amparo Church

4.4

Duration: 2 hours

Church

Igreja Santa Cruz dos Milagre

3.7

Duration: 2 hours

Kid-friendly things to do in Olinda

Don't Miss a Thing.
See & Do More.

Plan your trip to Olinda

Get a personalized trip

A full day by day itinerary based on your preferences
Customize it

Refine your trip. We'll find the
best routes and schedules
Book it

Choose from the best hotels and activities. Up to 50% off
Manage it

Everything in one place. Everyone on the same page.

Know more

Places to visit with Olinda

Fernando de NoronhaTrip planner Best for: World heritage site, Beach, Specialty Museum Porto de GalinhasTrip planner Best for: Beach, Reef, Park RecifeTrip planner Best for: Specialty Museum, Beach, Historic Walking Area TamandareTrip planner Best for: Beach, Church, Landmark Cabo de Santo AgostinhoTrip planner Best for: Beach, Bridge, Ruin

Visit a single location or make it a multi-destination trip.

Where to stay in Olinda

In keeping with the city's quaint heritage and architecture, most of the accommodations in Olinda are small, family-run inns or private rentals. This generally keeps prices low, with plenty of budget options available, although during carnival time expect to pay triple the usual rate on almost any inn or hotel in town. The old-town neighborhood of Carmo, with its proximity to many of the best attractions in Olinda, offers by far the highest concentration of places to stay and allows you to immerse yourself in the charming surroundings. Look along the city's northern coast to find several good beachside hotels where you can relax and find easy access to the water.

20 million rooms are at your fingertips!

Date Range

—

Guests

2 adults

Adults (12 +)	- +
Children (2-11)	- +
Infants (Under 2)	- +

Recently planned trips to Olinda

7 days in Chapada Diamantina National Park, Salvador & Olinda BY A USER FROM THE NETHERLANDS Chapada Diamantina National Park Salvador Olinda 12 days in Olinda & Gamela BY A USER FROM NORWAY Olinda Gamela 21 days in Brazil BY A USER FROM GERMANY Rio de Janeiro Paraty Ouro Preto 6 days in Olinda BY A USER FROM UKRAINE Se Cathedral Centro Historico de Olinda Museu da Cidade do Recife - Forte das Cinco Pontas 30 days in State of Pernambuco BY A USER FROM GERMANY Recife Olinda Igarassu 30 days in Recife, Olinda & Igarassu BY A USER FROM GERMANY Recife Olinda Igarassu 9 days in State of Pernambuco BY A USER FROM COLOMBIA Recife Tamandare Porto de Galinhas 9 days in State of Pernambuco BY A USER FROM COLOMBIA Recife Tamandare Porto de Galinhas 32 days in Brazil, Santiago & Buenos Aires BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM Sao Paulo Recife Porto de Galinhas 1 day in State of Pernambuco BY A USER FROM BRAZIL Recife Olinda 24 days in Brazil BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Rio de Janeiro Paraty Ouro Preto 3 days in Olinda BY A USER FROM BRAZIL Atelier Vilanova Church and Monastery of Sao Bento Centro Historico de Olinda

See all trips