Recife Introduction Walking Tour, Recife

Recife Introduction Walking Tour (Self Guided), Recife

In addition to the many rivers, bridges and peninsulas making up most of what's unique about Recife, the main city of the Brazilian state Pernambuco is also famous for its historic downtown area originated in the 16th century. Follow this orientation walk and learn about the past and present of this exiting destination!

Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Delma Paz.

How it works: Download the app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store to your mobile phone or tablet. The app turns your mobile device into a personal tour guide and its built-in GPS navigation functions guide you from one tour stop to next. The app works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.

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Create Your Own Self-Guided Walks in Recife

Map Instructions: (1) Click the "Nearby Sights" button to view the nearby attractions; (2) click a map pin to see sight information.

Guide Name: Recife Introduction Walking Tour
Guide Location: Brazil » Recife (See other walking tours in Recife)
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Sightseeing)
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles

Sights Featured in This Walk

1) Praca do Marco Zero (Marco Zero Square) (must see)

Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Bruno Lima/MTur Destinos.

2) Sinagoga Kahal Zur Israel (Kahal Zur Israel Synagogue) (must see)

Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Ricardo André Frantz.

Sight description based on Wikipedia.

3) Praça Artur Oscar (Arthur Oscar Square)

Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Lais Castro.

4) Torre Malakoff (Malakoff Tower)

Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Ricardo André Frantz.

Sight description based on Wikipedia.

11) Museu Franciscano de Arte Sacra (Franciscan Museum of Sacred Art) (must see)

Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Lais Castro.

12) Palácio da Justiça (Palace of Justice)

Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Bradleyzm.

13) Teatro de Santa Isabel (Santa Isabel Theatre) (must see)

Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Rodrigojordy.

14) Palacio do Campo das Princesas (Princesses' Court Palace)

Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Balou46.

WalkBuilder (customize this walk)

Use the WalkBuilder tool below to customize this walk to suit your interests. Instructions: click

at the upper right corner in the map above to view other sights in the city. To learn more about a sight, click a map pin. Click the “+” or “–” to add or remove a sight from the walk. To reorder the selected sights, simply drag and move them up or down the list in the left column.

Click here to view route map

Enter a name for your custom walk, along with your email address, in the fields below. You will receive the instructions for retrieving your custom walk in the GPSmyCity app by email. The GPSmyCity app offers turn-by-turn travel directions to guide you from one attraction to the next.
Walk Name*:
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I access my walking tour in Recife?
Save your walking tour on the website. Then download the GPSmyCity app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and sign in to your GPSmyCity account. Next, download “Recife Map and Walking Tours” within the app. Your walk will appear on the Walks screen.

2. How do I view other attractions in Recife?
At the upper-right corner of the map above, click the “Nearby Sights” button to show or hide other sights in the city. Click a map pin to view details about a sight. To add a sight to your walk, find it in the right column of the WalkBuilder tool above and click the “+” button next to it.

3. How do I re-arrange the sight order?
In the left column of the WalkBuilder tool, drag a sight to move it up or down the list. Then click “Click here to view route map”. Repeat this process until the route meets your needs.

4. Can I add my hotel to a walking tour?
Yes. You can add your hotel as the starting point, the ending point, or both (creating a loop route). This feature is currently available only in the GPSmyCity app.

5. Can I add my own sights to a walking tour?
Yes. You can add sightss that are not in our database and include them in your walk. To do so, sign in to your GPSmyCity account on the website or use the GPSmyCity app.

6. How many sights can be included in a walking tour?
For technical reasons, the number of sights in a walking tour is currently capped at 20. This limit may be increased over time.