Private Walking Tour Florianopolis: History, Art & Tastings

Set your own pace through Florianopolis's colonial past and Black heritage

A private walking tour of Florianopolis's historic center lasting 2.5 hours, led by a guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese. You control the rhythm, lingering on what interests you most: the stories of Indigenous peoples and Portuguese settlers, the Cruz e Sousa Palace, or the city's Black community landmarks. The tour includes coffee tasting at a local roastery and cachaça sampling at the Public Market, with a city map and rain coats provided.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Largo da Alfandega10m
2. Metropolitan Cathedral of Florianopolis20m

Explore Florianopolis historic center

• Meet at Largo da Alfândega
• Visit The Old Customs Square
• Observe old dock and war hero statue
• See memorial for old pier and restaurant
• Coffee tasting at local coffee shop
• Visit local historic museum
• Visit Church of the Block Men
• Explore Florianopolis Main Square
• Visit Governor's Palace and Cruz e Sousa Museum
• See Vila de Nossa Senhora do Destero landmark
• Discover landmarks of Black community
• Finish at local public market with tastings
• Try caldo de cana and cachaça samples
• Receive tips and optional family-friendly visit

The experience

You meet in front of Café|Bar do Largo da Alfândega and walk through the historic center at whatever pace suits you. The guide shares the island's layers: the Indigenous peoples who lived here first, the Portuguese arrival in the 17th century, and the communities, especially Florianopolis's Black residents, who shaped what locals call the "Magic Island." You'll see the old dock and a war hero's statue at Largo da Alfândega, then move through the main square under a giant fig tree where locals gather, and visit the Cruz e Sousa Palace and Governor's Palace.

Coffee tasting happens at StreetMe Coffee, where you sample local specialty beans. The tour wraps at the Public Market, where you try caldo de cana (fresh sugarcane juice) and cachaça, Brazil's national spirit. Your guide finishes with tips on family-friendly spots and what else to explore in the city. The whole experience runs 2.5 hours, and you get a city map marked with local recommendations and rain coats if the weather turns.

What’s included

• Live guide in your choice of English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• specialty coffee tasting at a local roastery.
• cachaça and fresh sugarcane juice sampling at the Public Market.
• city map with local recommendations.
• rain coats if needed.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Tuesday and SundayDepartures at 10:00 and 15:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (4 to 15 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

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

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by The Best of Florianopolis - Guided Tours

Is this one for you?At 2.5 hours, the tour fits into a morning or afternoon without consuming your whole day, leaving time for lunch, beach visits or other neighborhoods. The private format means you won't rush through sites or wait for a group to catch up.

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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 15 years); Infant (under 2): free.

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 is the Cruz e Sousa Palace and why does the tour stop there?

The Cruz e Sousa Palace, also called the Governor's Palace, is a historic landmark in Florianopolis's main square that the tour visits to show the city's colonial architecture and political history. It's one of the key monuments in the old center.

Does the tour include food and drinks beyond the coffee and cachaça tastings?

The tour includes coffee tasting at StreetMe Coffee and cachaça sampling at the Public Market, plus caldo de cana (fresh sugarcane juice). No other meals or drinks are part of the booking.

Can I book this tour if I use a wheelchair?

Yes. All areas and surfaces on the route are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options nearby are also wheelchair accessible. The guide can adjust the pace and stops to fit your needs.

How much time do I spend at each stop, or can I skip places that don't interest me?

Because this is a private tour, you set the pace and decide how long to linger at each site. If a stop doesn't appeal to you, the guide can move on or spend that time exploring something else in the historic center instead.