Florianopolis Walking Tour - History, Art and Gastronomy

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About this activity

Prepare yourselves to explore the history, the architecture, the culture and the gastronomy of the capital of Santa Catarina with a local expert! Join us!

Once we're all together in front of the local coffee shop Café Da Praça, we'll begin the tour around the historic centre and we'll learn of the secrets of its most important monuments and buildings.

As we walk, we'll talk about the indigenous groups that occupied the Island of Santa Catarina, and travel through the 17th century, a time marked by the arrival of Portuguese colonisers and African enslaved.

After learning about the founders of the nicknamed "Magic Iisland", we'll make our way to the Cruz e Sousa Palace and the November 15th Square.

Next, we'll explore important landmarks for the black community in Florianopolis. In addition, we'll also pass by the Álvaro de Carvalho Theatre, one of the most beautiful monuments in the city.

We'll finish the experience with a little tour and a surprise at the Public Market.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: The Best of Florianopolis - Guided Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–15 years) · Adults (16–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: City map with local reccomendations
Included: Rain coats in case of rain

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic beverages: Food and drinks are not included. The average price for a pint is around 4 dolars.

Itinerary

Largo da Alfandega

10 min

We will meet outside Café Bar do Largo da Alfândega (Largo da Alfândega, 142 - Centro, Florianópolis). There you will be able to get a coffee, water and use the restroom before taking off.
Stop 2

5 min

This is a memorial for one of the city's old pier and most popular bar
Stop 3

10 min

A local coffee shop where we stop for a special coffee tasting experience
Praca XV de Novembro

20 min

The City's main square is home to a gigantic Fig Tree
Museu de Florianopolis

15 min

The Old House of Chamber and Prison holds the most modern and interactive museum of the city. We take a 10 minutes break here to use the restroom and buy drinks and food at the Café's Coffee Shop
Palacio Cruz e Sousa

10 min

Governor's Palace and Cruz e Sousa Museum
Catedral Metropolitana de Florianopolis

10 min

This is the Cathedral of Florianópolis known as Cathedral of Our Lady of Exhile.
Stop 8

10 min

A Church built by the Black community for the Black comunity
Mercado Publico de Florianopolis

30 min

In the Public Market there are local restaurants, souvenir shops as well as local fish and groceries.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will meet outside Café|Bar do Largo da Alfândega, a local Coffee Shop where you can grab a coffee and use the restroom. I will be wearing white T-shirt written 'The Best of Florianopolis' and a tour guide credential. I will also use a small colorful umbrella so you can find me easily as we walk.

End point

On some days we finish the tour at Bar do Noel, famous for beer, samba and feijoada!
We normally finish the tour at the local Public Market where you can try local snacks and drinks

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Private Group and Tastings

Private Group & Tastings: Private Walking Tour with a local expert. Includes coffee, cachaça and sugar cane juice. Choose the language and pace.
Tour en Español y Português

Espanõl y/o Português: Nuestro guía turístico habla en Español con el grupo y es posible que necesite traducir partes al Portugués.
Shared Tour in English

Shared Tour: Join a group and meet up with other fellow travellers as you explore the cities of the historic enter with a local expert.