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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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.
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Entrance fee to the Imperial Museum
Air-conditioned vehicle
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
- 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.
Quitandinha Palace Congress and Convention Center, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil With Hollywood-style Rococo architecture, Quitandinha was a renowned 5-star hotel having received important names such as Walt Disney.
The visit from this point is panoramic. 10 minutes
Imperial Museum, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 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.
60 minutes
Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 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. 25 minutes
Museu Casa de Santos Dumont, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Also known as “A Encantada”, the aviation father's summer house has some peculiarities, such as one of his latest inventions, which is the shower with hot water and also the external staircase where you can only start climbing with your right leg.
Entry is optional. 25 minutes
Crystal Palace, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 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. 15 minutes
Rua Santa Teresa, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Street known for having several great stores for shopping.
We give customers free time to enjoy! 60 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Emanuel G
27 Oct 2024
2h in Rio in bus p/ pick up passengers. Running on a visit to the Imperial Museum. Catedral fechada. Very bad!!!
Daniel_S
22 Oct 2024
The friendly and knowledgeable guide (sorry I forget his name) took us from Copacabana to the Imperial Palace museum, the cathedral, the "crystal palace", the house of aviator Santos-Dumont and various places for refreshments. It was very interesting.
It could be slightly improved by making it a shorter trip with fewer refreshments.
K6288LMisabellec
01 Oct 2024
Petropolis is a beautiful historic city, with the Imperial Museum that demonstrates how Brazil's royal family discovered the city and how Petropolis was the first city that abolished slavery in the country. The "Praca de Don Pedro" is also a beautiful plaza with many shops. The center of Petropolis also have "Rua Teresa" which is a popular street for shopping needs. The city also has a newly constructed mall with 3 stories and an incredible variety of stores.
This tour in
Southeast Brazil
is organized by
City Rio Turismo
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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