A colonial town that overlooks Recife and the Atlantic Ocean, breathtaking Olinda is perched on seven hills, the upper town being a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982, owing to its rich historical and cultural wealth. The walking tour will reveal unique sights, such as the Mosteiro de São Bento, built in 1582. Lavishly decorated with gold and fine woodcarvings, the monastery was for 24 years the home of Brazil’s first law school. The tour takes in the Igreja da Sé (the cathedral and first parish church in Northeast Brazil), the Convent of Saint Francis and the former slave market. Visitors will come across further attractions simply by walking the cobbled streets: colonial houses with brightly painted façades, perhaps an artists’ studio, a small Frevo rehearsal or a cosy bar.