Blumenau City Tour - departing from Florianópolis
Visit the charming little city of Blumenau. Walk these streets and be taken to Europe as this German colonized city, carved in the south of Brazil, is very true to the culture of the country where its founding fathers were born.
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English speaking guide
City tour guided by a english speaking guide
Pickup included
What's included in Blumenau City Tour - departing from Florianópolis
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Alameda Duque de Caxias
Also known as Palmeiras Avenue, was the first planned street in the colony. The first imperial palms, brought from Rio de Janeiro, were planted in the center of the avenue, in 1876.
Museu da Familia Colonial
This cultural space preserves a collection of 6,200 pieces. They belong to the founder of Blumenau, colonizers and their families. Historical and well-maintained furniture, clothing, accessories, household items and machinery. At the back of the Museum complex is the forest garden, where you can still find trees planted by the city's founder and the Cemetery of the Cats.
You will get to know the Cemetery of the cats, made by the great-niece of the city's founder Hermann Bruno Otto Blumenau (1819-99), Edith. She had great affection for cats. When they died, the cats were buried with the right to funeral procession. Over time, the place became a tourist attraction and the subject of national news programs.
Inclusions
- Roundtrip Transportation to Most Hotels in Florianópolis.
- Professional Tour Guide
- Food and drinks
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation.
- The tour date might change depending on weather conditions and other variables.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Please stay at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before scheduled pick up time
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Ticket Redemption
Please contact Gray Line Brazil at 55 (21) 3586-8687 or 55 (21) 99777‑5888 to confirm your tour at least 48 hours prior to the activity time. Please have your voucher in hand to present to the guide upon boarding. Office working hours: from 7am to 9pm (local time) daily.