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Floripa City Tour by Bus - Whole Island - 8.5-Hour Open Top Bus Tour in Florianopolis
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Floripa City Tour by Bus - Whole Island - 8.5-Hour Open Top Bus Tour in Florianopolis

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9 hours
Florianopolis
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9 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
R$342R$380Save 10%
2 adults × R$171
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

The Floripa City Tour by Bus covers the whole island of Florianopolis in an 8.5-hour open-top bus tour. The tour begins at 8am in front of the taxi stand at Villa Romana shopping mall, where passengers should arrive early. Additional boarding points are available in the city center, and a transfer service from the north of the island can be arranged by contacting the operator via WhatsApp. The bus features a retractable roof to improve visibility during the tour. A full-time tour guide accompanies the group, supported by recorded information and a thematic soundtrack. The route crosses Ponte Hercilio Luz from Tuesday to Friday. The tour visits the historic city center, including the Municipal Public Market, Customs House, Fort Santa Barbara, XV de Novembro Square, Cruz e Souza Palace (Santa Catarina Historical Museum), and the Metropolitan Cathedral of Nossa Senhora do Desterro. The tour stops for 30 minutes at Joaquina Beach and passes Praia Mole and Barra da Lagoa Beach on the island's east side. There is a 25-minute stop at Mirante Ponto de Vista for views, followed by a 40-minute stop in Barra da Lagoa with an optional visit to the Tamar Project, which is not included. The bus passes through the Ingleses neighborhood, then stops for 40 minutes at Canasvieiras with a visit to Jurere Internacional before continuing through Canajure and Jurere Tradicional. A one-hour lunch stop is scheduled at Jurere. The tour concludes with a 30-minute stop at Santo Antonio de Lisboa, then passes Cacupé Beach and Itacorubi Mangrove before finishing at Shopping Iguatemi around 4:30pm. Lunch and personal expenses are not included. The tour is pet friendly for non-service dogs and cats up to 23 kilograms.

Highlights

Full-day city tour on an open top bus
Cross Ponte Hercilio Luz bridge Tuesday to Friday
Stops at Joaquina Beach and Mirante Ponto de Vista
One-hour lunch break at Jurere
Visit Santo Antonio de Lisboa and pass multiple beaches
Tour guide and recorded commentary included

What's included

Tour guide service throughout the tour
City tour on an open top bus
Boarding at Villa Romana shopping mall (other boarding points require WhatsApp confirmation)

What's not included

Lunch during the tour
Personal expenses

Itinerary

1

Villa Romana Shopping Taxi Stand

The tour begins at 8am in front of the taxi stand at Villa Romana shopping mall. Passengers must arrive early. Additional boarding points in the city center and an optional transfer service from the north of the island are available by scheduling via WhatsApp.

2

Ponte Hercilio Luz

The tour includes crossing the Ponte Hercilio Luz bridge, available Tuesday to Friday, offering a unique view of this landmark.

3

Centro Historico de Florianopolis

Visits in the historic center include the Municipal Public Market, Customs House, Fort Santa Barbara, XV de Novembro Square, Cruz e Souza Palace which houses the Santa Catarina Historical Museum, and the Metropolitan Cathedral of Nossa Senhora do Desterro.

4

Joaquina Beach

A 30-minute stop allows time to see Joaquina Beach. The bus also passes Praia Mole and Barra da Lagoa Beach on the east side of the island.

30 min

5

Mirante Ponto de vista

A 25-minute stop at this lookout point provides time to view the surrounding area.

25 min

6

Barra da Lagoa

There is a 40-minute stop to see Barra da Lagoa beach. An optional visit to the Tamar Project is possible but not included in the tour.

40 min

7

Ingleses

The tour passes through the Ingleses neighborhood without stopping.

8

Canasvieiras

A 40-minute stop includes Jurere Internacional, before traveling through Canajure and Jurere Tradicional.

40 min

9

Jurere

A one-hour stop is allocated here for lunch.

60 min

10

Santo Antonio de Lisboa

A 30-minute stop to view Santo Antonio de Lisboa, followed by driving past Cacupé Beach and Itacorubi Mangrove. The tour concludes at Shopping Iguatemi at approximately 4:30pm.

30 min

Meeting point

10h - Praia da Joaquina (from the Cris Hotel - Av. Prefect Acácio Garibaldi São Tiago)* * Those who choose this boarding point, lose the Historic Center and Lagoa da Conceição.

End point

The arrival takes place only at Villa Romana shopping

Languages

Portuguese (audio)Portuguese (guide)English (guide)Spanish (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Infants travel on an adult's lap
Wheelchair-accessible transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
Non-service pets up to 23kg (dogs and cats) are allowed on board.
Total
R$342Save 10% vs Viator