Visit to the Imperial City of Petropolis with Pick-up

Book your activity

DATE SCHEDULE PEOPLE Total price Book

Full description Visit the city of Petropolis, located 68 km away from Rio and has been called the Imperial City since the Emperor Pedro II. Check out the main sights such as the Imperial Museum, the Gothic Cathedral, Crystal Palace and more!

The city of Petropolis is located 68 km away from Rio and has been called the Imperial City since the times of the Emperor Pedro II. Settled by the Germans, Petropolis keeps the memory of Brazilian history alive with its buildings and charming streets.

After Hotel pick ups, the bus will take around 80 minutes to reach Petropolis city. As soon as you arrive, get a nice perspective outside of Quintandinha Palace. There will be a stop so you can take beautiful pictures of this beautiful building. Then, the tour will begin with a visit to the Imperial Museum, former summer residence of Emperor D. Pedro II, which today still has furniture and objects such as the golden crown, pearls and diamonds worn by D. Pedro I and D. Pedro II. You will also see the beautiful garden in front of the museum, as well as the royal wagon (horse carts) sector.

The museum was the Emperor's favorite residence, where he spent the best moments of his life. Its construction in neo classic style was started in 1845, by determination of the monarch. The original project by the German major and engineer Julio Frederico Koeler. The floor of the hall, in Carrara marble and black marble from Belgium, was laid in 1854, and the hardwood floors and frames such as rosewood, cedar, satinwood, rosewood and the vineyard, coming from the various provinces of the Empire.

After the visit to the Museum, you will continue to lunch (not included) in a restaurant indicated by the guide. You will have free time to have lunch and walk the streets to learn more about this charming and historic city. Feel free to ask your guide for recommendations. But don't be late: the tour continues to the Gothic Cathedral of St. Peter of Alcantara, where Princess Isabel was buried along with the tombstones of D. Pedro II and his wife. From there, you will continue to 14 Bis Square and tourists will have the opportunity to visit the Santos Dumont House (tickets not included), a picturesque residence built in a steep part of the city, built in 1918. The Museum preserves and diffuses the memory of the father of Brazilian aviation, the engineering genius that revolutionized the world.

Then walk into a quiet park and admire the beautiful Crystal Palace, a glass and steel ballroom with chandeliers, all built and imported from France, as a gift to your husband's Princess Isabel. Hear about the exhibitions and royal parties that took place here.

Finally, you can choose to visit between Teresa Street or the Bohemia Brewery.

Teresa Street is an open-air mall with a wide variety of products, clothes at a very good price. Take your time and buy souvenirs for the whole family. Or if you like to discover local beers, visit Bohemia Beer Factory (tickets not included), the first of its kind in Brazil. The tour is an interactive journey through the history, art and science of brewing. Learn all about beer from ancient times to the present day. Taste Bohemia straight from the source and live the whole experience in a modern, interactive environment. After, return to the bus that will take the tourists back to their respective hotels in Rio. Additional information At the time of booking, please indicate the details of your accommodationThe specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmationTour has free time for visiting other main sights. Only tickets for Imperial Museum are included in price. Entrance fees to any other attractions are not inlcuded Inclusions Roundtrip Transfer to Most Hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and CopacabanaProfessional Tour GuideImperial Museum Entrance Ticket Exclusions Food and BeveragesEntrance fees to Santos Dumont HouseEntrance fees to Bohemia Beer FactoryEntrance fees to any other attractions Cancellation policy Cancellation free of charge up to 24 hours before the service.
Cancellation with less time or no show, there is no refund. Meeting point Hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana

Petropolis Private Tour

Rio de Janeiro

8 h

Private Tour

Eng, Spa, Por Instant confirmation

Instant confirmation

From150,24 €

Full Day Tour to Arraial do Cabo with Pick-up

Rio de Janeiro

12 h

Regular Tour

Eng, Spa, Por Instant confirmation

Instant confirmation

From81,26 €

Tour to Christ Redeemer Statue, Selaron Steps and Sugar Loaf with Pick-up

Rio de Janeiro

6 h

Regular Tour

Eng, Spa, Por Instant confirmation

Instant confirmation

From32,13 €

Angra Dos Reis Archipelago Cruise with Lunch and Pick-up

Rio de Janeiro

12 h

Regular Tour

Eng, Spa, Por Instant confirmation

Instant confirmation

From75,59 €

Tour to Sugar Loaf, Selaron Stairs and Christ by van with Lunch and Pick-up

Rio de Janeiro

10 h

Regular Tour

Eng, Spa, Por Instant confirmation

Instant confirmation

From64,25 €

Guanabara Bay Boat Tour with Pick-up and Optional Lunch

Rio de Janeiro

5 h

Regular Tour

Eng, Spa, Por Instant confirmation

Instant confirmation

From51,03 €

Combo Tour Maracana Behind the Scenes and Christ Statue with Pick-up

Rio de Janeiro

8 h

Regular Tour

Eng, Spa, Por Instant confirmation

Instant confirmation

From120 €

Flamengo Museum

Rio de Janeiro

5 h

Regular Tour

Eng, Spa, Por Instant confirmation

Instant confirmation

From20,79 €

Full Day Excursion to Buzios with Pick-up and Lunch, Optional Boat Ride

Rio de Janeiro

12 h

Regular Tour

Eng, Spa, Por Instant confirmation

Instant confirmation

From85,04 €

Rio Full Day - Rio's main sights in one day with Pick-up and Lunch

Rio de Janeiro

12 h

Regular Tour

Eng, Spa, Por Instant confirmation

Instant confirmation

From178,59 €

Visit to the Imperial City of Petropolis with Pick-up

I Need Tours

Company

Join us