East Island Beaches Tour Florianópolis: Private Guide & Culture

Four hours on the east beaches with a local guide who knows the families and the history

A private tour of Florianópolis's east island beaches with a local guide, hotel pickup and transport for one to four travelers. The route connects swimming and beach time to the cultural history of the region, with stops at Morro da Lagoa viewpoint, Avenida das Rendeiras and three main beaches. Chairs and umbrellas are provided at each stop. The guide photographs you and can customize the itinerary.

Step-by-step itinerary

East Island Beaches and Culture Tour

• Pick up at hotels in city area
• Stop at Morro da Lagoa Viewpoint
• Visit Avenida das Rendeiras
• Explore Joaquina Beach
• Explore Praia Mole
• Visit Viewpoint Lookout
• Enjoy Barra da Lagoa Beach and local cuisine
• Optional Natural Pool Trail hike

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your hotel and heads to the eastern region of the island. A local guide fluent in Portuguese or Spanish meets you there and shapes the day around what matters to you. The pace is yours, and the itinerary can shift if a beach calls or a viewpoint deserves more time. The guide carries the cultural context: the families who settled this coast, the history woven into the neighborhoods, the reason Avenida das Rendeiras still feels like it did decades ago.

You stop at Morro da Lagoa for the first views, then move through Avenida das Rendeiras, where the guide records the moment and explains what you're seeing. Joaquina Beach and Praia Mole come next. Both are swimming stops, and the guide has the camera ready for photos. Barra da Lagoa rounds out the main beaches and is known for local food with Azorean roots, a natural place to eat if you want to linger. A natural pool trail is available if the group wants to add it. Chairs and umbrellas wait at each beach stop, so you're not standing in the sun while deciding whether to swim.

The whole tour runs four hours. Because it's private, you're never waiting for other groups or moving faster than makes sense. The guide speaks your language and knows when to talk and when to let the view do the work.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your hotel.
• a local guide fluent in Portuguese or Spanish who photographs you at stops.
• chairs and umbrellas at each beach.
• four hours of access to the east island beaches with time to swim and explore at your own pace.
• the option to customize the itinerary based on what interests you.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupPrivate

Live guideSpanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Floripa Nativa Ecoturismo

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to explore the east beaches with a guide who explains the local families and history behind each stop, and you need the flexibility to set your own pace: linger longer at viewpoints or beaches without waiting for a group.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What beaches do I actually get to swim in on this tour?

Joaquina Beach and Praia Mole are the main swimming stops, and Barra da Lagoa is the third beach where you can also enter the water. The guide times the stops so you have real time in the sea, not just a photo moment.

Does the guide take photos of me, or do I need to bring a camera?

The guide photographs you at stops and viewpoints throughout the day, so you get images without holding a phone the whole time. You can bring your own camera too.

Can I change the itinerary if I want to spend more time at one beach?

Yes. Because the tour is private and the guide is there to show you what matters, the itinerary can shift based on what you want to do. If a beach or a viewpoint draws you, the guide works with that.

What is Avenida das Rendeiras, and why is it on the tour?

Avenida das Rendeiras is a traditional neighborhood street in the east region with historical significance to the families who built the area. The guide explains the cultural context and the Azorean heritage that shaped this part of the island.

Is lunch included, and where do we eat?

Lunch is not included in the tour price. Barra da Lagoa Beach is known for local restaurants with Azorean-influenced food, and you can eat there if you choose, but it's your decision and your cost.

Do I need to be fit or athletic to do this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You move between beaches by vehicle, and swimming is optional. You can wade, sit on the beach or skip the water entirely. Chairs and umbrellas are set up at each stop.