Florianópolis Day Trip: Historic Center & Beach Tour

Walk the colonial streets, then spend the afternoon on sand

A full-day tour departing from Balneário Camboriú at 8am to explore Florianópolis, the island capital founded by Azoreans in 1645. The itinerary passes through the historic center, stops at Mirante da Lagoa for views over Lagoa da Conceição, then settles at Joaquina Beach for the afternoon before returning at a pre-arranged time. Hotel pickup and a local guide in your chosen language are included. The tour runs 9 to 10 hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Florianópolis historic and beach tour

• Depart from Balneário Camboriú at 8:00 AM
• Travel to Florianópolis city center
• Visit historic center of Florianópolis
• Visit Mirante da Lagoa viewpoint
• Enjoy time at a beach
• Return to Balneário Camboriú

The experience

If you're staying in Balneário Camboriú and want to see more than one beach town in a day, this tour solves the logistics. The departure is 8am from your hotel, heading south into Santa Catarina toward Florianópolis: known locally as Ilha da Magia. The city's identity comes from its Azorean settlers, whose influence still shows in the architecture, seafood-heavy cooking, and the way the island celebrates its traditions. More than 40 beaches ring the island, and the tour picks Joaquina as the place to spend your afternoon.

The route takes you through the historic center first, then to Mirante da Lagoa, a viewpoint overlooking Lagoa da Conceição: a lagoon ringed by green hills. After that stop, you move to Joaquina Beach, where you have time to swim, walk the sand, or sit. The guide coordinates the return journey and brings you back to Balneário Camboriú at the time you agree on beforehand. Children travel free if they sit on an adult's lap. Strollers are welcome for infants.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Balneário Camboriú.
• local guide in your chosen language.
• access to the historic center, Mirante da Lagoa viewpoint, and Joaquina Beach.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide available in Portuguese or Spanish08:00Includes pickup

Guide in English08:00Includes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday and ThursdayDeparts at 08:00

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AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Vipmar Turismo

Is this one for you?Choose your preferred guide language at checkout (English, Spanish, or Portuguese), since the guide is the main link to the island's Azorean history and local stories. The 9 to 10 hour span gives you real time at the beach without rushing the historic stops, so you see both sides of Florianópolis in one day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What's the historic center of Florianópolis actually like to walk through?

The historic center preserves the colonial architecture and street layout from when Azorean settlers founded the city in 1645. You'll see the influence of those traditions in the buildings, the crafts sold locally, and the seafood restaurants that line the older quarters.

How much time do I get to spend at Joaquina Beach?

You spend the afternoon at Joaquina Beach after the historic center and Mirante da Lagoa stops. The exact hours depend on the pre-arranged return time you set with your guide, but the tour is 9 to 10 hours total, so you'll have a substantial stretch to swim and relax.

Do I need to bring my own food and drinks?

Food and drinks are not included, so bring what you want for the beach or plan to eat at restaurants in the historic center or near Joaquina.