Florianopolis History: Explore Culture & Landmarks

Uncover the hidden history of Florianopolis on a walking tour with a local historian. Learn about the indigenous Sambaqui Men and the impact of slavery, then enjoy a traditional bar hop.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Calçadão da Felipe Schmidt - The meeting point is outside Café Da Praça at Rua Felipe Schmidt, 14. Here, visitors can enjoy a coffee, grab some water, and use the restroom before starting the journey.
  • Catedral Metropolitana de Florianópolis - The tour begins at this landmark, which is also the historical site of Vila de Nossa Senhora do…
What's Included
  • City map with local recommendations
  • Rain coats provided for inclement weather
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Get ready to delve into the history, architecture, and culture of Santa Catarina’s capital with a knowledgeable local historian!
During the walk, the discussion will cover the indigenous groups that once inhabited the Island of Santa Catarina, and journey through the 17th century, a period marked by the arrival of Portuguese colonizers and African…

Location
Da Praça
Rua Felipe Schmidt
We will meet outside Café da Praça, a local Coffee Shop where you can grab a coffee and use the restroom before the tour. 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.
Cancellation Policy

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

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785ximenan
Jun 5, 2025
Tur very good.... Recommended 1000%. 10 out of 10 for the Guide - I love knowing the story. Knowledge of the Guide 10 of 10 I loved it recommended. If you come to Florianopolis you can not leave without doing this tur
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Talitafavore
May 24, 2025
Simply unforgettable! - The free walking tour through the historic center was one of the most enriching experiences I had on the trip. What we learned during the tour are stories and curiosities that we would never discover on our own. The guide was amazing: lively, friendly and full of energy, managed to create a wonderful dynamic and connect people from different countries, cultures and languages. More than learning about the city, it was an immense pleasure to meet new people, exchange experiences and broaden my horizons. I highly recommend — don’t miss the opportunity to live something that will stay in your memory!
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Anderson_cabral
May 14, 2025
Excellent - Punctual, with plenty of content, kind and polite. Um tour 10/10. We walked for 02h00 and the tour was quite focused on the central area! I recommend!
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Global38047106146
Apr 12, 2025
Fun and experienced - Fun and experienced guide highly recommended! One Person of our group had problems either the knee so Isaac find a way to make it happen also for us. Excellent
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O5798lrliviab
Apr 11, 2025
Yeah, good! - Great tour of the city! Isaac best guide to the top, he speaks super well all languages and is super friendly!
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Sarahvanderfield
Mar 16, 2025
Excellent tour to learn about and appreciate the area!!! - Excellent tour and fantastic guide (thank you Isaac)!! Very much enjoyed learning about the history and art of the area, the beautiful big trees as well as seeing all the street art! ♥️
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Agrich
Feb 7, 2025
Informative walking tour - Issac gave us a lot of information about the city, the history, the architecture. His English is perfect and we could ask him anything. He is a very enthusiastic young man which made the tour enjoyable. We enjoyed the surprise at the end of the tour. Well worth it.
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Pablerone
Nov 9, 2024
It's worth it. Excellent quality price - Excellent experience. Magnificent guide, very kind, cheerful, full of energy, experienced and knowledgeable of history and anecdotes. Highly recommended.
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Cassandraxdass
Oct 25, 2024
A Must-do When Visiting Floripa! - Incredible tour. We got to see many of Floripa's highlights in a thoughtful way. Issac is clearly an expert and very engaging. He's incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Floripa and passionate about what he does. This tour is an incredible value and a must-do when visiting Floripa.
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Sunshine11389028139
Oct 5, 2024
Walking tour - Florianópolis Downtown - Issac is very knowledgeable and presents detailed information about the historical downtown area in an engaging way. I'd definitely recommend his tour to anyone interested in learning more about Florianópolis.
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From $17
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).