Santa Catarina History: Hidden Stories and Local Culture

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: 24 hours
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…
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…

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.

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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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Erikaoa8195mf
Oct 4, 2024
Definitely the best tour of Florianópolis! - Isaac's tour was wonderful. In addition to sharing with us numerous curiosities about the local history, he took us to various places of historical importance and we learned a lot from him. We love it! He also did the bilingual tour, which was very cool because many of us spoke different languages. We also liked the energy of Isaac and the whole group, we made even friends 💜
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Joyceraup
Sep 6, 2024
Old center of Florianópolis - The old center, Reservation good surprises. It is worth exploring the Museum, the Church, sitting in the square and enjoying the singing of birds. The ancient mansions remind us to think about the evolution of our history.
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Mateusfk9613dj
Aug 12, 2024
Great walk - Isaac is a great Guide, introduced the entire historic center and was very attentive throughout the journey. I was able to learn a little more about the history of Floripa. I recommend!
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J_liamariaf2021
Aug 9, 2024
Very interesting!!! - Very good the tour and the Guide, he knows a lot about the local history, very friendly and well master other languages! I loved the experience!
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Martafr4819uu
Aug 4, 2024
The best of florianopolis!! - The tour was very interesting and light, in my opinion, the perfect dose of culture, history and funny curiosities! Perfect to get to know the city and some interesting points to visit but also to get to know the historic part of the city! A stop at the market for a beer and a pastel and a toast at the end to open the appetite! Perfect
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Lucianaaq8460nb
Jul 26, 2024
The best - I really enjoyed the experience. Excellent water. Impeccable. We talk about the political, architectural history, customs and legends of the city. Highly recommended. Educational and fun. Good opportunity to meet other tourists.
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Cintiama7022zf
Jul 26, 2024
Excellent - We took a tour of the most important points of central Floripa, with a historical tour. Excellent tour, explanation, human quality and wave!!!
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