8-Hour Petrópolis City Tour with Imperial Landmarks

8 Hours Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

The Imperial city of Petrópolis is located in the mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro, 68 km (42 miles) away, about a 1-hour drive from the capital. Frequented...

Duration: 8 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Petrópolis · Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish

Know before you go: Round-trip transfer is included from Rio's South Zone: Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Botafogo, Flamengo, and other nearby areas. Contact us if you are staying elsewhere in Rio or if you would like to take the tour without transfer.; Pick-up time: 7:00 am.; Minimum: 2 people.; Tour duration: approximately 8 hours.; Availability: Tuesday to Saturday.; Short hiking sections are required for this tour and may include stairs or uphill stretches.

About Petrópolis

Brazil

Petrópolis

Between the waterfalls and jungles of the Serra dos ’rg’os, Petropolis offers a glimpse of the imperial Brazil of old. Discover its grand palaces and relics with help from a local local guide.

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What's Included

Accredited guide.
Round-trip transfer (pick-up and drop-off in Rio's South Zone).

Not Included

Tickets (Imperial Museum, Santos Dumont House, Bohemia Brewery).
Lunch.

Itinerary

1

Day 01

Palácio Quitandinha Visit

Meet the tour guide at an agreed-upon location and visit Palácio Quitandinha, once the largest hotel-casino in South America. An inside tour is optional.
2

Day 02

São Pedro de Alcântara Cathedral

Visit São Pedro de Alcântara Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Petrópolis, a Roman Catholic cathedral in Petrópolis.
3

Day 03

Imperial Museum Experience

Explore the Imperial Museum, a historical museum dedicated to the Brazilian monarchy.
4

Day 04

Santos Dumont House Museum

Visit the Santos Dumont House, dedicated to one of the pioneers of aviation.
5

Day 05

Crystal Palace Discovery

See the Crystal Palace, commissioned in 1884 by Count d'Eu for his wife.
6

Day 06

Bohemia Brewery Visit

Visit Bohemia Brewery, the first beer factory ever established in Brazil. An optional Beer Tour is available.

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Av. Joaquim Rolla, 2 - Quitandinha, Petrópolis - RJ, 25651-072, Brasil · Tour start: Av. Joaquim Rolla, 2 - Quitandinha, Petrópolis - RJ, 25651-072, Brasil — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.