Top Florianopolis Walking Tours

Florianopolis might be most famous for its beaches, but the island city’s historic center harbors rich culture and history. This walking tour helps you delve deeper into local heritage than you could alone, by helping you get your bearings in Centro Historico de Florianopolis and revealing sights and stories that most visitors miss.

Taste the vibrant heart of Florianópolis on a food-first walking tour that celebrates the island's authentic culinary heritage. While we will stroll past the historic center and the iconic Hercílio Luz Bridge, history serves as the backdrop to our main event: a deep dive into local flavors. Perfect for food lovers, this curated route takes you through local markets and beloved spots to experience the island through its plate. We will feature stops at the legendary Box 32, Bar do Ori, Amazon Fruit Bowls, and StreetMe Coffee. Along the way, you will indulge in an array of tastings: fresh local oysters, shellfish pastel, savory coxinhas, special coffee, sugar cane juice, and a classic caipirinha. We will even sample Amazonian flavors like pato no tucupi and cupuaçu ice cream! Important: All food and beverages are exclusively included in the Private and Premium options. On the Budget Group Tour option, participants enjoy small select tastings and purchase larger items directly.

Explore the beautiful coastal city of Balneário Camboriú on a full-day tour from Florianópolis. Stroll around the city with your tour guide and explore the main highlights of the city dubbed as a ‘mini Rio de Janeiro.’ Visit Unipraias Park at Barra Sul and take a cable car among the three beaches as you take in the beautiful coastal views.

Florianópolis, known as the "Island of Magic," boasts stunning beaches perfect for surfers and beach lovers. Get a comprehensive tour of Florianópolis during this full-day excursion. Explore the historic center, take in panoramic views from the Hercílio Light Lookout, and enjoy Joaquina Beach, Conceição Lagoon, and Barra da Lagoa. Pickup and drop-off at most Florianópolis hotels are included.

The Lagoinha do Leste viewpoint is one of Florianopolis’ most iconic, but reaching the lookout spot can be challenging if you don’t know the way. This hiking tour through the Atlantic forest overlooking the Lagoinha do Leste beach not only saves you the hassle of navigating, but your photographer guide captures you from your best angle to ensure you return with epic shots for social media.

Combine the depth of a guided tour with the freedom of independent travel during a self-guided walking tour of Florianopolis’ historic center. Rather than letting a big group set the speed, you'll explore the culture-rich neighborhood at your own pace as you listen to a digital audio guide. All you need is your smartphone.

Florianopolis’ attractions aren’t just confined to one part of the island, but this panoramic bus tour showcases the Magic Island in its entirety. Rather than spending hours waiting for public buses or walking between sights, you’ll travel between highlights, including the Centro Histórico de Florianópolis, Barra da Lagoa, and Joaquina Beach, with complete ease, with free time to explore stops.

More than a walk, this is an experience that connects nature, culture, spirituality and history in one of the most beautiful landscapes of Florianópolis. Along the way, travelers pass by beaches, churches, traditional communities and stretches of Atlantic Forest, always accompanied by experienced guides who make the path safer and enriching.

Embark on an unforgettable journey to the Right Whale Coast with a comfortable transfer from Florianópolis and an expert bilingual guide. In Imbituba, you will discover the calm bays that serve as natural nurseries (berçários) where right whale mothers give birth and nurse their calves. First, visit the Right Whale Conservation Center alongside a local monitor and step back in time at the historic Museu da Baleia, South America's last 18th-century whaling station. Next, visit the Mirante da Praia do Porto for a historical talk connecting the port to the whaling era. Then, enjoy a short hike to the observation deck at Ribanceira Beach. This is our main stop: we will gather on shore to observe the whales in their most important nursery, using our guide’s professional binoculars. Finally, savor a delicious, typical lunch at a charming restaurant by the sea and unwind on the beach before heading back to Florianópolis. Join us to experience this magical marine sanctuary!

Getting to Lagoinha do Leste and Morro da Coroa is an adventure in itself – only by trail or boat. Now, making this journey with us is living the full experience: challenging climbs, breathtaking views and that feeling of conquest when reaching one of the wildest and most beautiful places in Florianópolis. Our guides ensure your safety and still connect you with the history and secrets of the island. If you want lush nature, the right amount of adrenaline and photos that look like another world — this tour is for you.

This is a digital tour without a face-to-face guide. You do it alone, at your own pace, using our app, with geolocated maps and audio recorded by a local guide. In this tour will be presented the monuments that are in the surrounding of the Plaza XV of November. Come visit the historic sights of Floripa and enjoy the best of the city! This route has the length of 700m and the whole tour is easily accomplished in 30 minutes. The road is practically flat. Enjoy it! We specialize in audio-guided tours — a new, practical and affordable way to get to know the city. You will have in your palm all the content of a local tour guide: just access our app, activate your location and follow the map. At each point indicated, you listen to an audio recorded by the guide with curiosities and stories of the place. Take the tour whenever you want, without groups, queues or schedules. Explore, listen, and connect with the stories behind destinations.

This is a digital tour without a face-to-face guide. You do it alone, at your own pace, using our app, with geolocated maps and audio recorded by a local guide. Come and learn more about the history of art in Floripa. This tour is very eclectic, we will talk from rock art, go through sacred art and finish with street art. I want to show you another side of this city. We specialize in audio-guided tours — a new, practical and affordable way to get to know the city. You will have in your palm all the content of a local tour guide: just access our app, activate your location and follow the map. At each point indicated, you listen to an audio recorded by the guide with curiosities and stories of the place. Take the tour whenever you want, without groups, queues or schedules. Explore, listen, and connect with the stories behind destinations.

Discover the "Magic Island" on your terms with our Private City Tour by Car. This exclusive experience offers the ultimate in comfort and total flexibility, allowing you to explore Florianópolis at your own pace alongside an expert bilingual guide. Since the itinerary is fully adaptable, the day evolves according to your interests and energy. Start by soaking up the local atmosphere at the vibrant Public Market, then head to the sophisticated shores of Jurerê for a taste of the island's high-end lifestyle. If you're drawn to history and world-class gastronomy, we can linger over fresh oysters in the colonial charm of Santo Antônio de Lisboa. For a touch of adventure, we can even incorporate a boat trip to the serene Costa da Lagoa, where hidden waterfalls and traditional lakeside dining await. From the moment of your private pickup, we prioritize your preferences, ensuring a seamless, personalized journey through the very best of Floripa.

This is a digital tour without a face-to-face guide. You do it alone, at your own pace, using our app, with geolocated maps and audio recorded by a local guide. Florianópolis also has samba! On this cultural route, you will discover the rich history of samba on the island, from its origins to today. Walk through iconic places like 15th Square, the Rosary Church, and the Ratcliff Traverse, and see the samba reduts that helped build this musical identity in the Catarina capital. We specialize in audio-guided tours — a new, practical and affordable way to get to know the city. You will have in your palm all the content of a local tour guide: just access our app, activate your location and follow the map. At each point indicated, you listen to an audio recorded by the guide with curiosities and stories of the place. Take the tour whenever you want, without groups, queues or schedules. Explore, listen, and connect with the stories behind destinations.