Florianopolis Urban Bike Tour: 13 km on cycle paths

Pedal the city's quietest routes, stop at three landmarks, taste the market

An urban bike tour of Florianopolis on a 13 km route almost entirely on cycle paths, with a live guide who shares the city's history and geography at stops including the Hercílio Luz Bridge, 15th of November Square, and the Public Market. The route is flat with minimal elevation, family-friendly, and includes bike setup, helmet, and a raincoat if needed. You choose between a private or shared tour.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Hercilio Luz Bridge20m
2. Metropolitan Cathedral of Florianopolis20m

Florianopolis urban bike tour highlights

• Meet at Park Bikes Floripa
• Set up bike and adjust helmet
• Ride through city on cycle paths
• Stop at Pedro Ivo Campos Bridge
• Visit Hercílio Luz Bridge
• Picnic at city park with snacks
• See Metropolitan Cathedral
• Ride through Hercílio Luz Avenue
• Visit Getúlio Vargas Square
• Stop at Florianopolis Public Market
• Return to Park Bikes Floripa

The experience

You meet at Park Bikes Floripa, where the guide adjusts your bike and helmet, then leads you onto cycle paths that stay flat and easy across the island. The route covers 13 km almost entirely on dedicated paths, with just 90 meters of elevation: built for all fitness levels. The three-hour ride moves at a pace that lets you absorb the city rather than rush through it.

The stops anchor the ride: the Hercílio Luz Bridge, Brazil's longest suspension bridge and the city's postcard landmark (on Sundays you ride directly on it; weekdays follow the cycle routes alongside); the 15th of November Square and Beira-Mar Avenue in the historic center; and the Metropolitan Cathedral at the heart of local life. At each one, the guide unpacks the geography and history (why the city is shaped as it is, what the architecture tells you), and you have time to photograph. You'll also pass the Pedro Ivo Campos Bridge, where a recently renovated bike path runs beneath it through graffiti and urban art.

Before heading back to Park Bikes Floripa, you stop at the Public Market. The guide recommends the best Brazilian street foods and drinks: a chance to taste what locals eat, not just see the city. The tour includes the bike, helmet, digital photos from the guide, and a plastic raincoat in case of rain. You pick between a private tour or a shared one at checkout. Tips for the guide are optional either way.

What’s included

• Urban bicycle and helmet.
• digital photos taken by the guide.
• plastic raincoat if rain occurs.
• bike setup and safety tips at the start.

Options for this experience

2 options

Floripa private bike tourGuide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · 09:30 and 14:30Private tour: Take a tailored bike ride around Floripa at your own speed. With a private guide, you can see the city at whatever pace suits you

Floripa shared bike tourGuide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · 14:30Shared tour: Discover the vibe of Florianópolis by bicycle! Join a guided group for an enjoyable ride past the city's most famous sights

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 timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 09:30 and 14:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (14 to 80 years) · Under 14: can't be booked

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go 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.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by The Best of Florianopolis - Guided Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the private tour if you want the guide's full attention and flexibility to linger at stops. Pick the shared tour to meet other travelers and split the cost. Either way, the flat cycle-path route means you spend your energy on the city and the stops, not on climbing or navigating traffic.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

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's the Hercílio Luz Bridge like to ride on?

The Hercílio Luz Bridge is Brazil's longest suspension bridge and the city's most recognizable landmark. On Sundays it closes to cars, so you ride directly across it. On weekdays the tour uses the dedicated cycle routes running alongside it.

How difficult is a 13 km bike ride on flat paths?

The route is designed for all fitness levels. It covers 13 km almost entirely on cycle paths with only 90 meters of elevation gain, making it family-friendly and manageable even if you don't bike regularly.

Do I get to eat at the Public Market, or just look around?

The guide stops at the Public Market and recommends the best Brazilian street foods and drinks for you to try. You can buy what appeals to you there before the final ride back to Park Bikes Floripa.

Can I choose between a private tour and a shared group?

Yes, you select either a private bike tour or a shared bike tour when you book, depending on whether you prefer to ride alone or with other travelers.