Colonial Curches

Visiting the Garden of Palace Cruz e Sousa

Coffee Tasting at StreetMe Coffee

Explaining the Whaling Tradition and Slavery

A toast with Sugar Cane Juice

I little bit of Botany at the City's main square

Local Graffitti Murals

Charming Streets at the Bohemian Square

Florianópolis Private Walking Tour

Art, Culture, & Historical

Joined 2025

Isaac R.

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Florianopolis

English, French, Portuguese (Native), Spanish

3 hours

Private tour (only you and Isaac R.)

Up to 15 people

Explore the history, architecture, and gastronomy of Florianopolis with a local historian! Starting at Café da Praça, enjoy a private, tailor-made tour through the Historic Center. Discover the secrets of the "Magic Island," from its indigenous roots and Azorean/Afro-Brazilian heritage to landmarks like the Cruz e Sousa Palace, XV de Novembro Square, and Alvaro de Carvalho Theater. Finish this exclusive experience with a special surprise at the Public Market!

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Café Bar do Largo da Alfândega

- We will meet outside Café|Bar do Largo da Alfândega, a local Coffee Shop by the Old Customs Square where you can grab a coffee and use the restroom.

Miramar Memorial

This is a memorial for one of the city's old pier and most popular bar

Streetme Coffee

A local coffee shop where we stop for a special coffee tasting experience

Bar do Noel

Bar do Noel is one of the most popular bars downtown and is famous for live samba and feijoada

15th of November Square

The City's main square is home to a gigantic Fig Tree

Museum of Florianopolis

The Old House of Chamber and Prison holds the most modern and interactive museum of the city. We take a 10 minutes break here to use the restroom and buy drinks and food at the Café's Coffee Shop

Palace Cruz e Sousa

This is the old Governor's Palace and Cruz e Sousa Museum

Metropolitan Cathedral of Florianopolis

This is the Cathedral of Florianópolis known as Cathedral of Our Lady of Exhile.

Church of Our Lady of Rosario of the Black Man

A colonial church built by the Black community for the Black comunity

Grafitti Murals

We interpret 2 Grafitti Murals for two important local figures

Public Market

In the Public Market there are local restaurants, souvenir shops as well as local foods, drinks, fish and groceries. We try sucar cane juice here.

Restaurant Box 32

We finish the tour with a surprise at the city's most traditional restaurant

Ending Point

Restaurant Box 32

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide Fee

Local Map

Coffee Tasting

Sugar Cane Juice Tasting

Small Surprises

What‘s not included

Hotel Pick Up

Lunch or Dinner

Any kind of Transportation

Tour Important Information

Tailored Experience: As a private tour, the itinerary and pace can be completely customized to suit your personal interests and physical comfort.

Comfort First: This tour involves moderate walking through the historic center, so comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and a hat are highly recommended.

Dietary Restrictions: Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions so I can customize the surprise experience at the Public Market.

Weather & Logistics: The tour runs rain or shine. In case of heavy rain, the itinerary can be adapted to focus more on the beautiful indoor cultural spaces and monuments.

Accessibility: The route can be easily adapted for strollers or wheelchairs; please notify me in advance so I can ensure the smoothest paths.

Monday to Friday: Flexible start times available for morning or afternoon departures.

Saturday: Morning departures only, as most local shops and historic venues close in the afternoon.

Sunday: Not available, as the historic center and markets are closed.

Important message from the supplier

My availability is flexible throughout the week. On Mondays, I am available starting at 10:00 AM. From Thursday to Sunday, I am fully available for tours; however, to ensure the highest quality experience and seamless logistics, advanced booking is required. I am unable to accept last-minute bookings for these days, so please schedule ahead of time.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2025

Isaac R.

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About Tour Guide Isaac R.

Hello! My name is Isaac and as a professional tour guide, historian, and educator, I bridge the gap between history, culture, and nature to offer you a unique perspective of our beautiful area. Having lived and traveled extensively abroad—including invaluable experiences in Belgium, the United States, and Colombia—I developed a deep passion for languages and became a polyglot. These journeys inspired my career in tourism, allowing me to truly understand the needs of international travelers. Today, I specialize in creating custom, flexible itineraries that match your pace and curiosity. With clear, multilingual communication and deep local knowledge, I am here to make your trip smooth, insightful, and memorable.