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Jewish Tour Recife and Olinda Jewish Presence SEC XVI, XVII and XX

4.6(9)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 9 reviews6 hFree cancellationBy Sampa Trip
Jewish Tour Recife and Olinda Jewish Presence SEC XVI, XVII and XX

About this activity

Shalom ve baruch haba!

The Jewish tour of Recife and Olinda is a very special experience for those interested in learning more about the presence of Jews and new Christians in Recife – in the 16th and 17th centuries. The Guide historian will take you to know the main milestones of the Jewish presence in Brazil and about the Brazilian colonial economy, the religious culture of the Brazilian people and about the European wars that brought Portuguese Jews from the Netherlands during the 17th century. In Olinda we will visit some of the main churches, markets and streets of the colonial period and main vestiges of the Marrana presence in Brazil in the 16th century, in addition to the house of Branca Dias, and a mikveh (purification tank) that is representing the "marrana" cultural resistance in the colonial era. .

In Recife the tour will be in the historic center where concentrated most of the Jewish community during the Dutch period of the 17th century we will visit the first public synagogue of the Americas.

What's included

  • ✓Private transportation
  • ✓Bilingual guide and historian guide
  • ✓Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • ✕Lunch, if any, paid by the traveller.
  • ✕Kahal Zur Synagogue

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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