Discover Petropolis and its Hidden Gems with our Private Tour

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Departs: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Overview

Visit Brazil's Imperial City on this private, full-day tour to Petropolis, leaving from Rio de Janeiro. History is everywhere in this tropical mountain town — with palaces and churches dating back to Portuguese colonial times. Tour the city's most famous places, including the Quitandinha Palace, the Imperial Museum, Crystal Palace, the curious House of 7 Errors and more. Wander the charming old streets, dotted with old-fashioned European-style houses. Top the day off with a visit the first brewery in Brazil, founded by German immigrants. See things at your own pace with your private guide. Roundtrip transportation is included.

What's Included

'On the fly' adaptations: change the itinerary during the tour to match your wishes.

Complimentary bottled water

Pickup and drop-off in Rio and Petropolis: hotels, airports, seaport, you say where!

Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver

Roundtrip to Petropolis (for customers staying in Rio)

Tickets for the listed attractions (except for the Brewery optional inside tour)

Tour Guide (if the option is chosen when booking)

What's Not Included

Food and Drinks

Traveler Information

  • ADULT: Age: 0 - 120

Additional Info

  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The Quitandinha Palace (former hotel casino) won't open from Dec 20th 2022 to Jan 10th 2023.
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All our Drivers and Tour Guides are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Service animals allowed
  • The "House of 7 Errors" inside visit is available from Wednesdays to Sundays. Visits on Tuesdays will be outside only.
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • We do not operate this tours on Mondays because all the attractions are closed.

Cancellation Policy

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Quitandinha Palace Congress and Convention Center
Our first stop is the Quitandinha Palace, a former hotel-casino with impressive architecture and gorgeous decoration inside.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Imperial Museum
Former summer house of the Royal Family, now a museum with a permanent exhibition of their furnitures, musical instruments, clothing, jewerly and more.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara
The 'Sao Pedro de Alcantara' Metropolitan Cathedral, a French neo-Gothic style construction, where the remains of the former Emperor D. Pedro II and some members of the Royal Family are buried.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Centro Historico de Petropolis
Let's walk a little to 'feel the city and its atmosphere' and see the beautiful historical houses of the Imperial City.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Casa De Petropolis / Casa Dos 7 Erros
The famous "House of 7 Errors", this house has a quite interesting facade.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cervejaria Bohemia
The first brewery of Brazil! Excellent place for lunch and, of course, some beer-tasting. Optional inside tour not included in the price.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Crystal Palace
Former winter garden with beautiful architecture.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Museu Casa de Santos Dumont
The house of Santos Dumont, one of Brazil's most important and famous inventors, known as one of the 'fathers' of aviation. Let's find out why!

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Casa Stefan Zweig
The house where the famous writer Stefan Zweig lived with his wife, now a museum.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Parque Nacional da Serra dos Orgaos
The road that leads to Petropolis. Breathtaking view !

• Admission Ticket Free


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