Free tour

Free tour in Florianópolis

5.00

Excellent(16)

Florianópolis

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English, Spanish and Portuguese

Guru: Isaac

PRO

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Registered on 22 January 2024

I am a Historian and an English teacher. I am also a certified tour guide and I have been working in Florianópolis for over 8 years. I've lived abroad in the USA, Belgium and Colombia, so, in addition to Portuguese, I speak English, French and Spanish. I was lucky enough to participate in many bike tours, walking tours and guided trails while traveling the world and these experiences are great inspirations and references for my work. I'm looking forward to showing you around!

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Architecture, urban legends, and traditions blend perfectly in this free tour of Florianópolis. Get ready to discover the history of the capital of Santa Catarina!

At the agreed time, we will meet at the Café|Bar do Largo da Alfândega to begin this free tour of Florianópolis. Once gathered, we will start the tour through the historic center, popularly known as Floripa, and uncover the secrets of its most important monuments and buildings.

Who were the first inhabitants of the island of Santa Catarina? As we walk, we will learn about the indigenous tribes that founded Florianópolis, going back to the 17th century, a time marked by the arrival of Portuguese colonizers and African slaves.

After learning about the founders of the so-called "Magic Island", we will head to the Cruz e Sousa Palace, the former seat of the State Government, and the 15th of November Square. The beauty of these places will amaze you!

We will continue exploring Florianópolis by strolling through the Largo da Alfândega until we reach the Public Market. The next stop will be at the façade of the Church of Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Homens Pretos. Additionally, we will pass by the Álvaro de Carvalho Theater, one of the most beautiful monuments in the city.

Before finishing, we will walk along Avenida Hercílio Luz until we reach the Fort of Santa Bárbara, two places that must be addressed to understand Florianópolis.

After 2 hours of guided tour, the free tour of Florianópolis will end at the Miramar Memorial.

Video link: https://youtu.be/nvQbBdb6Mns

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Largo da Alfândega, 142 - Centro, Florianópolis - SC, 88010-110, Brazil

We will meet at the Café|Bar do Largo da Alfândega, a local café where you can have a coffee and use the restroom before the tour. I will be wearing a white t-shirt with the inscription "The Best of Florianópolis" and a tour guide badge. I will use a small colorful umbrella so you can easily find me while we walk.

Outside visit

Cathédrale de Florianópolis - Rua Padre Miguelinho - Centro

Outside visit

Museu Histórico de Santa Catarina - Palácio Cruz e Sousa

Outside visit

Praça XV de Novembro - Centro

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).