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Private half-day tourRecife Private Tour: The Brennand Workshop and the Ricardo Brennand Institute
5h, from 07:00
Up to 16 people
Your hotel or apartment in Recife (Boa Viagem, Pina, the centre) or Olinda
Free cancellation, 24h
Two museums built by two cousins in the green west of Recife: Francisco Brennand's ceramic workshop in an old factory, and Ricardo Brennand's castle of arms, tapestries and Dutch paintings.
The day
The museums are in the Várzea, on the west side of Recife, a few minutes apart. The times below are for the 13:00 start.
Start
Your hotel
Collected at 07:00 or 13:00, whichever you booked.
+30m
Marco Zero and the Sculpture Park
From Marco Zero you see Francisco Brennand's Sculpture Park on the reef across the harbour, with its tall Torre de Cristal.
+1h
The Oficina Francisco Brennand
The artist's ceramic workshop in an old factory, with his sculptures and murals in the halls and gardens. His studio has been open to visitors since August 2026.
Entrance not included
+2h 30m
The Ricardo Brennand Institute
A castle-style museum built by the artist's cousin, with arms and armour, tapestries and paintings by Frans Post, who painted Dutch Brazil in the 17th century.
Entrance not included
+5h
Back to your hotel
At about 18:00 on the afternoon start.
Photos by thiago japyassu on Unsplash
In the price
- Private vehicle and driver for five hours
- Fuel, tolls and parking
- Itinerary changed on the day
Not in the price
Entrances to the Oficina and the Institute, food and drinks are not included.
Before you book
- Opening hours
- Both museums are closed on Mondays. The Oficina is open Tuesday to Sunday, last entry 16:00. The Institute opens 13:00–17:00 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and 10:00–17:00 from Thursday to Sunday.
- Morning start
- Neither museum is open at 07:00. On the 07:00 start we spend the first two hours in Recife Antigo and reach the Oficina when it opens at 9:00. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, choose the 13:00 start.
- Start time
- Starts at 07:00 or 13:00, every day. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
- Language
- Guided in English. Other languages on request, if we have notice.
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 hours before, refunded in full.
Questions
Yes. The tour is private, and the price depends on how many of you travel. Send us your date and group size and we reply with the price.
Yes. Tell us when you book and we will use the time for Recife Antigo or Olinda instead.
The Institute only opens at 13:00 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so on those days the afternoon start works better.
Two vehicles travelling together, on one booking. Message us and we will price it.
Yes. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
Message us and we'll move it if we can — we work with several drivers, so there is usually room. More than 24 hours ahead costs nothing.
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