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Offered languages
- Portuguese
- English
- Spanish
Recife's old town sits where two rivers meet the sea — and this hunt takes you through the history that grew up around that meeting point.
This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Recife on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time.
• Stand at Marco Zero, the symbolic ground zero of Recife Antigo and the point from which all distances in the city are measured
• Walk the legendary Rua do Bom Jesus, one of Brazil's oldest streets and the former centre of Dutch colonial trade in the Americas
• Visit the Igreja da Madre de Deus, a baroque church that has watched over the waterfront since the 17th century
Around 2 hours, any group size, available in Spanish, English, and Portuguese.
Where the Atlantic meets the rivers, Recife's story begins — and this tour tells it from the start.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Book your Explorial tour today. Start whenever you want. *** After booking, you’ll receive your game code via text message and a Viator message. *** Download the Explorial app for free. *** Head to the meeting point and enter the game code provided (6 digits) to start the tour.
What to expect
Your first stop is Marco Zero, the large circular mosaic at the heart of Recife Antigo. Built on an island where two rivers flow into the Atlantic, this is where the Dutch West India Company established one of the most significant colonial settlements in the Americas.
From there, the hunt leads to Rua do Bom Jesus, a street barely changed since the 17th century. Home to Dutch merchants, Sephardic Jewish traders, and the first synagogue in the Americas, it carries layers of history few streets can match.
The route finishes at the Igreja da Madre de Deus, a baroque church standing at the waterfront since 1715. Its ornate interior and battered exterior speak to every chapter of Recife's long past.
The tour takes around 2 hours at an easy pace. Recife Antigo is small, dense, and full of stories — and this hunt brings all of them to the surface.
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
- After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
- After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
- Smartphone required: Bring your own fully charged smartphone with an active mobile data connection to the start of the tour. Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
- Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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