Private Tour: Petropolis - The Hidden Gem of Rio de Janeiro

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Departs: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Up to 24 hours in advance.

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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.

Bottled Water

Flexible starting time with pick-up and drop-off at Hotels, Airbnbs, Airports and Cruise Terminal.

Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver

Roundtrip to Petropolis (for customers in Rio)

Tickets for the Attractions

Tour Guide

What's Not Included

Food and Drinks

Traveler Information

  • ADULT: Age: 0 - 120

Additional Info

  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • For hotel pickup, please inform hotel information; for airport pickup, please inform the arrival flight details; for cruise terminal pickup, please inform cruise ship details.
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • We do not operate this tours on Mondays because all the attractions are closed.
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • For hotel pickup, please inform hotel information; for airport pickup, please inform the arrival flight details; for cruise terminal pickup, please inform cruise ship details.
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
The former hotel casino built in the 1930s to become the most luxurious in South America. 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.

60 minutes • 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.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Casa De Petropolis / Casa Dos 7 Erros
The curious Casa de Petropolis, also known as "The House of 7 Errors" due to the unique facade. The decoration inside is amazing.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cervejaria Bohemia
The first brewery of Brazil ! Perfect for lunch and beer tasting.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Crystal Palace
The old winter gardened presented to Princess Isabel by her husband, during the Imperial times.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Parque Nacional da Serra dos Orgaos
Beautiful drive to Petropolis through the forest !

1 hours • Admission Ticket Free


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