Historic Center Walking Tour in Florianopolis with Local Bar Hop
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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, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Catedral Metropolitana de Florianopolis - The beggining of our tour is also the lanmark of Vila de Nossa Senhora do Destero (Village of Our Lady of Exhile)
- Palacio Cruz e Sousa - Governor’s Palace and Cruz e Sousa Museum
- Praca XV de Novembro - In Florianopolis Main Square we can observe and live the local social life under the shade of a giant fig tree
- Praca Fernando Machado - In here we can observe the old dock and the statue of a local War Hero.
- Mercado Publico de Florianopolis - In the Public Market there are local restaurants, souvenir shops as well as local fish and groceries.
- Teatro Alvaro de Carvalho - TAC - This church was used as prison for the Federalist rebels in 1894.
- Hercilio Luz - This Street hosts the local nightlife and happy hour moments.
- Forte de Santa Barbara da Vila - This old Fortress is used today as a Museum for the Paraguaian War
- Kibelândia - One of the most traditional bars of Florianopolis, Kibelandia, is well known for Samba, Beer and Kibe. It is also close to other local bars that may be good options.
What's Included
- City map with local recommendations
- Rain coats provided for inclement weather
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks are not included. The average price for a pint is around 4 dolars.
Additional Information
As a professional historian, I’m capable of revealing the lesser-known B-side narrative, the tale obscured by the elite. Our story doesn’t start with the initial Portuguese colonists. Instead, we begin with the Sambaqui Men, the indigenous group that first settled on the Island of Santa Catarina. Further, we elucidate the significant impact slavery has had in shaping the Brazilian Republic. Yet, we also take time to enjoy the present, congregating for a pint at a heritage local pub.
Come, uncover the secrets with us!
Location
Catedral Metropolitana de Florianópolis Nossa Senhora Do Desterro e Santa Catarina De Alexandria
Rua Padre Miguelinho
We will meet at the stairs of the Cathedral. I will be holding a folder with pictures and images.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Voyager820950
Feb 17, 2024
Excellent tour. Isaac, very pleasant, informed, with the best disposition to make the tour the best experience in the world. - Excellent tour. Isaac, very pleasant, informed, with the best disposition to make the tour the best experience in the city. Highly recommended!!!
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K5167gmpeterc
Feb 4, 2024
Excellent guide - Isaac is an excellent guide. He was very informative, knows the history of the region very well and speaks excellent English.
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Inspiration659621
Feb 3, 2024
Cool tour in the center of Floripa - Fun and instructive tour. Isaac is friendly and attentive. The icing on the cake is the end at the bar for the celebration between the participants.
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David
Jan 14, 2024
10/10 - Great tour in the city-centre with a perfectly well english-speaking guide. Visitors get a nice overview of the most important sights and related cultural and historical information.
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Henriquerangelz
Nov 29, 2023
An incredible tour! - Very cool tour, with a lot of history, a lot of cool information! It is worth it! I got to know the city from another perspective.
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Roslynmannon
Sep 28, 2023
Wonderful nighttime visit - The personable nature of Issac and his extensive knowledge of local history and culture . This was a really nice personal perspective, and Isaac provided options as well. He also ended up joining us for dinner at a small pub and the food was very Brazilian and just a lot of local culture and color. It was really unexpected. It was such a good time that we plan to do another tour with him.
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