Brazil · FLORIANOPOLIS

The 15 Best Tours in Florianópolis

22 tours  ·  from $18 a head

An island with more than forty beaches, a lagoon full of dunes and a bridge back to the mainland. The 15 below cover the boat trips, the sandboarding and the seafood, with prices and travel times.

European Valley - Blumenau and Pomerode - Vila Germânica supplies the day’s clearest sense of place
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European Valley – Blumenau and Pomerode

1.European Valley – Blumenau and Pomerode

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · from $34Our pick

Spend about 12 hours visiting Blumenau and Pomerode from Florianópolis in an air-conditioned vehicle. See Blumenau’s cathedral, old railway station, Vila Germânica, Pomerode’s tourist portal, Schmidt porcelain, zoo, dinosaur park, and Schornstein Brewery. Food, drinks, and admission tickets cost extra.

“O passeio valeu cada centavo, super indico! O lugar é uma verdadeira Alemanha no brasil, a vila germânica é incrível e Pomerode é incrível ❤️”

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Balneário Camboriú tour and cable car ride from Florianópolis - Atlântica Avenue and Barra Norte
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Balneário Camboriú tour and cable car ride from Florianópolis

2.Balneário Camboriú tour and cable car ride from Florianópolis

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $46

Travel from Florianópolis to Balneário Camboriú for an eight-hour guided day out. You’ll see Atlântica Avenue, Barra Norte, Molhe, Barra Sul, Unipraias Park, and Praia das Laranjeiras. Guide quality can vary, with Johan, Aline, Sandro, Marcia, and Hércules praised for friendly help. The cable car costs R$70 extra, and thrill rides cost more.

“os momentos mais memoráveis foram os passeios que realizamos com a total dedicação da guia Marcia que nos acompanhou o tempo todo com uma vitalidade incrível e muita informação. Pessoa maravilhosa! A única ressalva é do tempo perdido para fazer a logística dos translados. Sugiro vans pegando passageiros próximos convergendo ao um ponto central, onde estaria o ônibus, e de lá partindo para o passeio combinado. O mesmo esquema para a volta. Isso ajudaria muito”

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Balneário Camboriú, Unipraias and Laranjeiras - Exit Floripa - Laranjeiras Beach: Your Best Chance to Slow Down
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Balneário Camboriú, Unipraias and Laranjeiras – Exit Floripa

3.Balneário Camboriú, Unipraias and Laranjeiras – Exit Floripa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · from $29

Travel from Florianópolis to Balneário Camboriú for Unipraias Park, cable-car views over Atlantic Forest, Laranjeiras Beach, the Oceanic Aquarium and a panoramic city drive. The air-conditioned tour lasts about nine hours, carries up to 40 people, and leaves tickets, lunch and personal costs to you.

“Experiência incrível. Amei tudo. A descida pelo teleférico foi de tirar o fôlego.A casa de chocolate então. Super recomendo”

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Florianópolis: Camboriu & Unipraias Park with Cable Car Ride - Unipraias Park and the three-station cable car
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Florianópolis: Camboriu & Unipraias Park with Cable Car Ride

4.Camboriu & Unipraias Park with Cable Car Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 63 reviews · 10 hours · from $36

Travel from Florianópolis to Balneário Camboriú by coach, ride the Unipraias cable cars through three stations, see Atlantic Forest from 240 meters up, and relax at family-friendly Laranjeiras Beach. Portuguese and Spanish guides lead the day. Maite and Marcio have received particular praise for attentive help, though guide communication can vary.

“The trip was amazing. Marcio our guide was extremely helpful and very accommodating. He went out of his way to help me in English. I had a wonderful time”

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Floripa Total - Leaving Florianópolis by Itaguasul Turismo - Lagoa da Conceição and the east coast
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Floripa Total – Leaving Florianópolis by Itaguasul Turismo

5.Floripa Total – Leaving Florianópolis by Itaguasul Turismo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 56 reviews · from $25

Spend about eight hours touring Florianópolis by air-conditioned vehicle with Itaguasul Turismo. See the city center, eastern beaches, Lagoa da Conceição and northern resorts, with lunch time at Barra da Lagoa and a visit to the TAMAR Project. Pickup is offered, and the group can reach 40 people.

“Passeio muito divertido e interessante , lugares lindos, tempo maravilhoso, guia e motorista muito atencioso.”

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Diving with Turtles in Floripa - What Happens Beneath the Surface
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Diving with Turtles in Floripa

6.Diving with Turtles in Floripa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $97Top rated

Meet at 8:00 am at Marina Barra Náutica for a first-time scuba session led by a qualified instructor. After a briefing, you boat toward Xavier Island for a 30-minute underwater session or snorkeling, with time to spot turtles, colorful fish, coral, crabs, and eels. Eduardo and Captain Sérgio have earned special praise for calm, careful instruction.

“Chill trip to the surrounding of Xavier island. Saw turtles and a lot of colorful fishes. It was safe for beginner.”

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Paragliding flight with instructor in Florianópolis - From São João do Rio Vermelho to the launch area
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Paragliding flight with instructor in Florianópolis

7.Paragliding flight with instructor in Florianópolis

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107

Meet the OVNI Escola de Parapente team in São João do Rio Vermelho for a tandem flight over Florianópolis. A CBVL-qualified instructor handles the specially designed two-person paraglider while you take in beaches from Praia Brava to Canasvieiras. The flight lasts about 10 to 15 minutes, with the full activity taking roughly 90 minutes.

“Great experience. Very professional team!! Organized and safe. The instructor was a pro and the entire process was easy. The views are amazing.”

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Discover Florianópolis: Full Day City Tour and Local Highlights - Praça XV and the Cruz e Souza Palace
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Discover Florianópolis: Full Day City Tour and Local Highlights

8.Discover Florianópolis: Full Day City Tour and Local Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 47 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $31

Spend about eight hours exploring Florianópolis by vehicle and on foot, with hotel pickup, a professional guide, and stops at Praça XV, the historic Cruz e Souza Palace, Hercílio Luz Bridge, Lagoa da Conceição, Joaquina Beach, and Barra da Lagoa. Lunch is free time and not included. Guides such as Wilson, Rodolfo Casalá, Ricardinho, and Sandro have led past departures.

“Great experience. The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. The better of the two Floripa tours I did. I would have liked it to be the full day as described to get to see more areas.”

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East Lake Trail and Morro da Coroa with photo session - The South Pântano Trail Takes About 90 Minutes
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East Lake Trail and Morro da Coroa with photo session

9.East Lake Trail and Morro da Coroa with photo session

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $41

Join Jucilene, a licensed tourism and adventure guide, for a six-kilometer hike from Pântano do Sul to Morro da Coroa. The five-hour outing follows a moderately difficult forest trail, reaches a 220-meter summit, and includes a professional photo session. The tour is in Portuguese and limited to six people.

“The tour was excellent!! And our guide was really attentive, interesting and great at taking pictures with the view. I strongly recommend if you’re in Florianópolis.”

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Turtle Snorkeling by Adrenailha - Getting ready with neoprene, fins, and floats
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Turtle Snorkeling by Adrenailha

10.Turtle Snorkeling by Adrenailha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $60

From Barra da Lagoa, take a 20-minute speedboat ride to Xavier Island, a protected marine refuge near Florianópolis. Snorkel for up to two hours among green sea turtles and reef fish, with neoprene clothing, mask, snorkel, fins, floats, fruit, and water provided. Guides including Eduardo, Sergio, Emanuel, and Lucas assist in the water.

“Primeiro snorkeling com os melhores instrutores ! Passeio incrível, no dia de hoje pudemos ver tartarugas e peixes, super tranquilo, quero voltar outra vez para fazer o batizado com o de cilindro”

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Florianópolis: RAFTING AVENTURA - Safety gear and the first river briefing
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Florianópolis: RAFTING AVENTURA

11.RAFTING AVENTURA

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 41 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

From central Florianópolis, you travel to Santo Amaro da Imperatriz for a 5km rafting run through 14 rapids. Guides including Franco, Javi, and Giva lead a small group of up to seven, with rock jumps, a natural water stop, fruit snacks, and optional professional photos and GoPro videos.

“A must do in Florianopolis!! I used to be a professional river guide, I’ve run many rivers over the years and this one is a must do!! The rapids are amazing and our guide Franco was awesome! He was knowledgable, confident and skilled (not to mention he speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese so that helps)! If you like nature and some adventure I would highly recommend booking this activity!!”

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Kayak Water Trail in Red River Park by Adrenailha - Starting at Adrenailha in São João do Rio Vermelho
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Kayak Water Trail in Red River Park by Adrenailha

12.Kayak Water Trail in Red River Park by Adrenailha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $68

Start at Adrenailha in São João do Rio Vermelho, learn to handle a semi-oceanic kayak, then paddle through Lagoa da Conceição and Rio Vermelho State Park. Your route changes with wind, weather, and group ability. Guides such as Sergio and Diana add local insight. The two-hour outing suits first-time paddlers who want nature without a full-day commitment.

“The tour shows you beautiful sights you would otherwise not be able to experience in this way. The nature is truly amazing and our guide Sergio was very knowledgable about everything. He gave us interesting bits of information about what we were seeing throughout the whole tour. It is very peaceful and tranquil which adds to the experience. Even for first time kajakers like us the tour is very manageable. Sergio explained the technique very well and we did not have any problems. If you have the chance to book this tour we would definitely recommend it if you are a fan of nature and experiencing it in an active…”

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Transporte Beto Carrero - Leaving Florianópolis by Itaguasul Turismo - The 8:00 am departure from Hercílio Luz
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Transporte Beto Carrero – Leaving Florianópolis by Itaguasul Turismo

13.Transporte Beto Carrero – Leaving Florianópolis by Itaguasul Turismo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · from $25

Travel from Florianópolis to Beto Carrero World with Itaguasul Turismo in an air-conditioned vehicle. You get about nine hours of free time at the park, then return to Lookout Square Hercílio Luz. Tickets, meals, and personal expenses are extra. The group can include up to 40 people.

“Excelente paseo , Beto carrero bellisimo , el conductor y el guía super , solo acotaria que deben ver bien las horas de pasar a recoger en la mañana para no esperar tanto, pero estuvo buenisimo el viaje, la recogida, las paradas que hicimos para el cafecito .. excelente tour lo recomiendo...”

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Florianópolis city tour (full day) - Jurerê Internacional, polished and party-minded
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Florianópolis city tour (full day)

14.Florianópolis city tour (full day)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $20

See Florianópolis in one long day with South Travel, traveling by air-conditioned vehicle between Santo Antônio de Lisboa, Jurerê, Morro da Cruz, Lagoa da Conceição, Barra da Lagoa, and Ingleses Beach. Expect beach time, viewpoints, a historic church, a fishing village, and a forest trail. Lunch and snacks cost extra.

“A excursão foi ótimaaa e apesar de ter ido sozinha, fiz amizade com três mulheres incríveis, o que deixou o passeio mais legal e divertido. Comprem, vocês não vão se arrepender. O guia é muito engraçado e o motorista é muito educado. Os locais que a excursão passa são muito bons, vale a pena.”

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Surf Lesson with Qualified Instructor in Florianópolis - Starting on the sand at Barra da Lagoa
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Surf Lesson with Qualified Instructor in Florianópolis

15.Surf Lesson with Qualified Instructor in Florianópolis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Meet Sea Wolf Surf School at Barra da Lagoa, where your instructor supplies a board and wetsuit, explains surf safety, and coaches you through your first waves. The 90-minute lesson includes stretching, land practice, about an hour in the water, and help for both beginners and more experienced surfers. The group can include up to 20 people.

“Such a fun experience I can highly recommend it! The teacher was very attentive and made sure that I got the most out of the lesson. I definitely want to go again when I’m back in town!”

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