Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro

4.7 (955 reviews) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Duration8h - 10h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Trip to Petropolis with transfer included. Discover the Imperial City with the No. 1 agency in Rio, without intermediaries.

Discover Petrópolis and discover how this small city became the Capital of the Empire of Brazil. A picturesque place, full of history and culture.

With its pleasant climate and beautiful architecture, the city was for many years the home of Dom Pedro II, Emperor of Brazil, being present at the most important moments of our country.

An exciting tour that will make you relive the history of Imperial Brazil.

What's included

  • Imperial Museum Ticket
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Accredited Tour Guide
  • Free Buffet - Drinks and desserts not included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Museum Casa de Santos Dumont
  • Hotels in Quitandinha Palace Congress and Convention Center
  • Brewery Bohemia

What to expect

  1. Imperial Museum
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Upon entering the Complex, the visitor will pass through a sanitary barrier, where the temperature will be measured. The use of a mask is mandatory. Alcohol gel totems are positioned in several spaces. The Imperial Museum has the main collection in the country relating to the Brazilian empire.
  2. Sesc Quitandinha Cultural Center
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    It has 50 thousand square meters and six floors, divided into 440 apartments and 13 large rooms up to 10 meters high. The dome of the Salão Mauá is the largest concrete dome in the world, measuring 30m in height and 50m in diameter. A large amount of sand from Copacabana beach was used in the construction of the lake.
  3. Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara
    30m
    Construction in French neo-Gothic style. Inside, there is the Mausoleum where the remains of the Imperial Family are located (Dom Pedro II, Mrs. Teresa Cristina, Princess Isabel and Count D'Eu, his eldest son Pedro de Alcântara and his wife D. Elisabeth) and can also be sculptures by Jean Magrou, Bertozzi, stained glass windows and paintings by Carlos Oswald can be seen.
  4. Crystal Palace
    20m
    It opened in 1884 to house exhibitions of flowers, birds and agricultural products. Its precast structure, in cast iron, was ordered from a foundry in France by Count D`Eu, being assembled in Petrópolis by engineer Eduardo Bonjean. Today it hosts cultural events and exhibitions.
  5. Fabrica de Chocolates Patrone
    30m
    One of the oldest chocolate factories in Petrópolis, we can visit the store, which in addition to delicious chocolates, we can also have access to souvenirs that are sold there.
  6. Museu Casa de Santos Dumont
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    Museu Casa de Santos Dumont, better known as A Encantada, is located in the municipality of Petrópolis, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Santos Dumont's house in Petrópolis is a picturesque residence embedded in a steep location in the city built in 1918.
  7. Rua Teresa
    1h
    Rua Teresa, located in the city of Petrópolis in the state of Rio de Janeiro, is considered the largest fashion hub in the Serrana region, with more than 1200 stores and contributes to the realization of approximately 40,000 jobs for the city.
  8. Cervejaria Bohemia
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    (Optional) Anyone who enters the Bohemia Brewery immediately falls in love with the beer universe. The visit offers the most complete brewing experience in Latin America. The Tour presents the history of beer, its production process and ingredients that lead visitors to unique sensory experiences and exclusive tastings.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting at the Hotel Atlântico Business.

Meeting point

Meeting at the Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana.

Meeting point

Meeting next to the Mar Palace Copacabana Hotel.

Meeting point

Meeting next to Sol Ipanema Hotel.

Meeting point

Meeting at the hotel Janeiro.

End point

Meeting at the Hotel Atlântico Business.

End point

Meeting at the Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana.

End point

Meeting next to the Mar Palace Copacabana Hotel.

End point

Meeting next to Sol Ipanema Hotel.

End point

Meeting at the hotel Janeiro.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • 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 (955)

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