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Florianópolis Full Day City Tour: Explore the Enchanting Island of Magic

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Florianopolis

Florianópolis is known in Brazil as the \

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Catedral Metropolitana de Florianopolis - Florianópolis is known in Brazil as the “Island of Magic”. Its breathtaking beaches are a paradise to surfers and beach goers alike. It is thought by many as the best place to unwind and get in touch with your inner self. It holds a lot of history as well as some of the most beautiful beaches in the country

In addition to over 40 gorgeous beaches, “Floripa” – the city’s nickname – has plenty of other attractions. On the tour, you will see the historical center where the little yellow and charming metropolitan cathedral is located.

Praca XV de Novembro - In the most important square of the city, we’ll get acquainted with Praça XV de Novembro (15th of November Square, named after the date in which the republic was proclaimed) where the imposing Palace Cruz e Souza stands, which now houses the historical museum of Santa Catarina.

The Palace is important in many ways as it’s staged many important moments in Brazilian history throughout different points in time. It hosted both Brazilian emperors during their visits to the city and was stormed by revolutionaries during the federalist revolution in 1891. It seems this palace has seen its share of history.

Hercilio Luz Bridge - Named after the Governor of Santa Catarina, another historical and visually striking location is the Hercilio Luz Bridge. It was the first bridge constructed to link the Island of Santa Catarina to the mainland.
Lagoa da Conceicao - But obviously, in a city like Floripa, the beaches and lagoons are still a must see. One of our other stops is one of the most famous natural landmarks in the city, the Lagoa da Conceição. The neighborhood houses not only a lagoon, but also a few buildings dating back to when the city was colonized and settled.

We will visit the lagoon of Conceição belvedere, which has a beautiful and complete view of the lagoon and Sete Voltas Hill.

Avenida das Rendeiras - Afterwards, we will pass the Rendeiras avenue, arriving at Joaquina Beach, where various national and world surfing championships take place. Beautiful waves are great for practicing the sport and it is a place admired by sports fans.
Barra da Lagoa - Leaving Joaquina, we will go to Barra da Lagoa, where we will have free time for lunch (not included).

What's Included

Round trip transportation to most hotels in Florianopolis
Professional tour guide

What's Not Included

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

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.

Customer Ratings

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Paulandrea1975

Jan 20, 2024

Wonderful experience - The island is beautiful, it is very large so I couldn't explore it completely. The vast majority of tourists go to the northern beaches but I recommend Riberao da Ilha for its beauty, architecture and tranquility.

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Moheb_a

Mar 30, 2023

Fair tour - Good tour I didn’t finish it all because I have another plan, interesting instructor very knowledgeable

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383hectorm

Mar 12, 2024

Very pleasant - We went to the less crowded places, and it was very nice. We enjoyed very good weather, beautiful beaches and water temperatures to enjoy. We spent a week in Celso Ramos and another in Cachoeira. We visited some nearby beaches.

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Jeckalfa

Jan 30, 2024

A good way to get a global idea of the island - The most efficient way to get to know a place is to explore it on foot, to walk. But Floripa is a very large island and that is not very viable. Therefore, just like in big cities, we take a bus that tours the most interesting places. The time of year when we visited Floripa (to spend the Reveillón there) is not the best to move around the island by car or even by public transport due to terrible "os engarrafamentos". We had located in Canasviriras with the intention of resting and taking advantage of the beach. However, an overview of the island was necessary. The hotel pick-up service was perfect, on time and opportune. The planned places to visit (center, Hercilio Da Luz bridge, lake, etc.) were well chosen, except the entrance to Praia Joaquina. It has a unique access and the number of people at this time makes it very difficult to get there. A lot of time is wasted and being on that beach with thousands of people crowded together does nothing good, it gives no pleasure. That alone would have been eliminated from the tour, given the circumstances. The rest was very good. The guide in charge was very professional and was always attentive to the passengers' questions, giving very accurate explanations. Very good system to have a global idea of what Florianópolis is. Recommendable.

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Arthur_n

Jul 30, 2023

Wilson and Floripa; the perfect combi!! - The market of Floripa. And the guide is a very sympathetic gentleman: Wilson is the right man at the right place.

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Susan_m

Nov 4, 2018

I thought it would be better - Great tour guide who was very accommodating to me as the only non-Brazilian. This tour is mostly about visiting beach locations around Floripa and not about culture or history. I was hoping to get to a museum and one of the forts.

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