Florianopolis Walking Tour - History, Art and Gastronomy
Prepare yourselves to explore the history, the architecture, the culture and the gastronomy of the capital of Santa Catarina with a local Historian! Join us!
Once we're all together in front of the local coffee shop Café Da Praça, we'll begin the tour around the historic centre and we'll learn of the secrets of its most important monuments and buildings.
As we walk, we'll talk about the indigenous groups that occupied the Island of Santa Catarina, and travel through the 17th century, a time marked by the arrival of Portuguese colonisers and African enslaved.
After learning about the founders of the nicknamed "Magic Iisland", we'll make our way to the Cruz e Sousa Palace and the November 15th Square.
Next, we'll explore important landmarks for the black community in Florianopolis. In addition, we'll also pass by the Álvaro de Carvalho Theatre, one of the most beautiful monuments in the city.
We'll finish the experience with a little tour and a surprise at the Public Market.
Options
English
Our Tour Guide speaks in English with the group. He is fluent in English, Portuguese, Spanish and French.
What's included in Florianopolis Walking Tour - History, Art and Gastronomy
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Calcadao da Felipe Schmidt
We will meet autside Café Da Praça at Rua Felipe Schmidt, 14. There you will be able to get a coffee, water and use the restroom before taking off.
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)
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
Inclusions
- City map with local reccomendations
- Rain coats in case of rain
- Food and drinks are not included. The average price for a pint is around 4 dolars.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- We will meet outside Café da Praça, a local Coffee Shop where you can grab a coffee and use the restroom before the tour. I will be wearing white T-shirt written 'The Best of Florianopolis' and a tour guide credential. I will also use a small colorful umbrella so you can find me easily as we walk.
End Points
- On some days we finish the tour at Bar do Noel, famous for beer, samba and feijoada!
- We normally finish the tour at the local Public Market where you can try local snacks and drinks