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Florianópolis Tour: Beaches and History
4.2
47 Ratings
Florianopolis
Florianópolis is known in Brazil as the \
Florianópolis is known in Brazil as the \
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Catedral Metropolitana de Florianópolis - Known as the “Island of Magic” in Brazil, Florianópolis boasts stunning beaches that are a haven for surfers and beach enthusiasts. It is widely regarded as the perfect place to relax and connect with one’s inner self, offering a rich history alongside some of the country’s most beautiful beaches.
In…
- Catedral Metropolitana de Florianópolis - Known as the “Island of Magic” in Brazil, Florianópolis boasts stunning beaches that are a haven for surfers and beach enthusiasts. It is widely regarded as the perfect place to relax and connect with one’s inner self, offering a rich history alongside some of the country’s most beautiful beaches.
In addition to its more than 40 magnificent beaches, “Floripa”—the city’s nickname—offers numerous other attractions. During the tour, visitors will explore the historical center, home to the charming little yellow metropolitan cathedral.
- Praça XV de Novembro - In the city’s most significant square, visitors will discover Praça XV de Novembro (15th of November Square, named after the date the republic was proclaimed), where the impressive Palace Cruz e Souza stands, now housing the historical museum of Santa Catarina.
The Palace holds great significance, having witnessed many pivotal moments in Brazilian history. It hosted both Brazilian emperors during their visits and was seized by revolutionaries during the federalist revolution in 1891. This palace has certainly seen its share of history.
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Hercílio Luz Bridge - Named after the Governor of Santa Catarina, the Hercílio Luz Bridge is another historical and visually captivating site. It was the first bridge built to connect the Island of Santa Catarina to the mainland.
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Lagoa da Conceição - Naturally, in a city like Floripa, the beaches and lagoons are must-see attractions. One of the stops is the renowned natural landmark, Lagoa da Conceição. The neighborhood features not only a lagoon but also several buildings dating back to the city’s colonization and settlement.
Visitors will enjoy the Conceição lagoon belvedere, offering a stunning and comprehensive view of the lagoon and Sete Voltas Hill.
- Avenida das Rendeiras - Following this, the tour will pass by Rendeiras Avenue.
- Joaquina Beach - The tour will then arrive at Joaquina Beach, a venue for various national and international surfing championships. The beautiful waves are ideal for surfing, making it a favorite spot for sports enthusiasts.
- Barra da Lagoa - After leaving Joaquina, the tour will proceed to Barra da Lagoa, where there will be free time for lunch (not included).
What's Included
- Round trip transportation to most hotels in Florianopolis
- Professional tour guide
- Round trip transportation to most hotels in Florianopolis
- Professional tour guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
- The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation
- The tour date might change depending on weather conditions and other variables
- A moderate amount of walking is required. It is advised to wear comfortable shoes
- The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation
- The tour date might change depending on weather conditions and other variables
- A moderate amount of walking is required. It is advised to wear comfortable shoes
Location
Catedral Metropolitana de Florianopolis
Rua Padre Miguelinho 55
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(47 Ratings)
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Ananda
Sep 18, 2025
Tourism in Floripa - Very nice walk. Mr. Rodolfo explained about the history of SC in every place we visited. Micro bus clean. Driver, Mr. Rodolfo and the staff are congratulated! ✨👏
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Luizantonio_r
Sep 2, 2025
Great. - You're very profitable. That was all I wanted to know. We went to the lagoon view. And then we went to the famous beach of Joaquina.
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Marcos_p
Jul 27, 2025
Great walk - Great tour, very punctual and very good guide too. It was an excellent tour, visiting the main sights.
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E217lzpedrov
Feb 9, 2025
The journey everyone should take - Very nice places, worth all sacrifice, we brought very nice pictures , spectacular places and very friendly people bb
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Journey29647483265
Dec 19, 2024
Floripa 2024 - The landscapes are amazing, we took pictures and the guide gave us toast with the stories of the local culture. Everything perfect, on schedule, everyone very receptive and attentive. Thank you!!
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Victor_d
Jul 19, 2025
Great experience. The... - Great experience. The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. The better of the two Floripa tours I did. I would have liked it to be the full day as described to get to see more areas.
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Viviana_g
Nov 2, 2025
They don't deliver what they promise - Request tour with guide speaks Spanish and the guide did not speak Spanish, hsmablaba solp in Portuguese and babble some basic words in Spanish, but we did not understand anything that said.
He also promised more activities and was supposed to finish after 5 pm, however, after lunch we were dropped off at the hotel.
Another situation is that you don’t get told that you are practically forced to eat lunch in a restaurant, whose prices are very high, sometimes you don’t leave with a credit card or with so much cash.
They could point to that situation when you book the tour to be prepared.
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Eckard_m
Jan 8, 2026
Bad experience! - Car 1 hour delay, communication from the guide bad, the guide acted in his own interest obliging the group to eat in the most expensive rest indicated by him. Most of the time was inside the bus. We grated the whole day the longest time we stayed out was at the restaurant. Horrible!!! I do not tell anyone better pick up an Uber and visit the places è cheaper and more comfortable!
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Aldineia_p
Nov 19, 2025
Not performed - I bought a package city tour via the Internet, no one appeared at the marked place, did not warn anything, after 2 hours of waiting to get contact with the company that would carry out the tour, first said mao was locating the reservation and later said there was no vacancy for that date, and the site searches whether there is availability to be able to make the reservation. I requested the refund, the same informed that I would have to be with Viator, request a contact and they did not respond anymore. After all, so far I can't request a total discount. The platform has no contact channel. Don't buy!
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Viniciuscq5717iu
Nov 2, 2025
Unpleasant guide - The guide ruined the experience. Impertinent, with several unpleasant comments, we couldn't even talk to each other because he interrupted. The rest of the team was great, but if it's that Cover driving, it ruins the experience.
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