Imperial Petrópolis - Historic Tour + Teresa Street and Lunch

4.7 (72 reviews) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Duration9h
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LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 44 travelers
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Overview

For those who love history and architecture.

Petrópolis' favorite destination when winter comes, Petrópolis combines the charm of buildings from the imperial period with the cold of the mountains and the quality of the infrastructure. The city of Petrópolis, also known as the "Imperial City" because it was the refuge of the Portuguese imperial family during the summer, is a historic city that holds a beautiful architectural ensemble with buildings such as the Cathedral of Petrópolis, the Imperial Museum, where it was the residence of the imperial family and the Quitandinha Palace, which was the largest casino hotel in Latin America in the 1940s. You will also have the chance to visit the home of Santos Dumont, who was an aviation pioneer.

After visiting the most important points in Petrópolis, we will pause at Rua Teresa for shopping.

What's included

  • Entrance fee to the Imperial Museum
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch with free buffet. (Not included Drinks and desserts)
  • Drinks and Desserts

What to expect

  1. Sesc Quitandinha Cultural Center
    Pass by
    Stop of approximately 10 minutes for photos in the outdoor area. The iconic Quitandinha Palace impresses with its Hollywood Rococo style architecture. A former luxury hotel-casino, has received throughout its history important personalities, including Walt Disney.

    The visit is carried out only in the external area.
  2. Imperial Museum
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Also known as the Imperial Palace, it is a Historical - Thematic museum located in the historic center of the city of Petrópolis. Its collection is divided into the following spaces: dining room, music room, state hall, Dom Pedro II Office, princesses' room and empress's visiting room.
  3. Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara
    25m
    Dedicated to the patron saint of Brazil, the cathedral of Petrópolis is one of the most important neo-Gothic constructions in the country. Designed at the end of the 19th century, this church stands out for the beauty of its facade and its countless overworked stained glass windows.
  4. Museu Casa de Santos Dumont
    Pass by
    Stop of approximately 25 minutes. Meet “The Encantada”, Santos Dumont’s holiday home, full of details that reflect his creativity and inventive spirit. Among the curiosities are the iconic exterior staircase, which was designed to be climbed starting with the right leg, and the residence's water heating system, a rather advanced solution for the time.

    Entrance to the museum is optional and is not included.
  5. Crystal Palace
    15m
    Inaugurated in 1884. the Palácio de Cristal was a gift from Conde d'Eu to Princess Isabel in order to be used as a greenhouse so that she could grow her vegetables. Nowadays, the Palace houses several regional fairs and, around it, is where the famous Bauernfest is located, which takes place on the last weekends of June.
  6. Rua Teresa
    1h
    Street known for having several great stores for shopping.

    We give customers free time to enjoy!

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

- Boarding starts at 7am and each hotel has its own specific time.
- The pick-up time will be mentioned via chat right after the booking is confirmed.
- We kindly ask that you wait at the hotel reception or on the sidewalk at the specified time.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.7 (72)

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