The Quintandinha Palace, a historic former luxury resort hotel. Images: Diogo Obadia
Monument to D. Pedro II
The Imperial Museum
House (chalet) of Santos Dumont
The Crystal Palace
Learn about the history of this Imperial City
A charming landscape
From Rio de Janeiro: Petrópolis Imperial City Private Discovery Experience
From Rio de Janeiro: Petrópolis Imperial City Private Discovery Experience
From Rio de Janeiro: Petrópolis Imperial City Private Discovery Experience
From Rio de Janeiro: Petrópolis Imperial City Private Discovery Experience
Visit the city of Petropolis on a private customizable tour
Visit the city of Petropolis, located 60 km away from Rio and has been called the Imperial City since the Emperor Pedro II. Make your own way through this historical and charming city, nestled among the forested hills of the Serra dos Órgãos, in the valley of the Quitandinha and Piabanha rivers
Experience
- Visit the historical Imperial Museum
- Behold the unique Crystal Palace
- Serra dos Órgãos National Park
- House of Princess Isabel
- Check out the reliques of Santos Dumont House
- House of the Baron and Viscount of Mauá
- Quitandinha Palace
- Meet the ancient Gothic Cathedral
- Shopping at the Teresa Street or Visit to the Bohemia Beer Factory
- Private Roundtrip Transfer to Most Hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana
- Private Professional Tour Guide
- Imperial Museum Entrance Ticket
- Food and Beverages
- Optional Gratuities
- The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation.
- Only tickets for Imperial Museum are included in price. Entrance fees to any other attractions are not inlcuded.
- Entrance fees to Santos Dumont House: BRL 8,00
- Entrance to Bohemia Beer Factory: BRL 39,00
- Prices are approximated and subject to change without notice
The city of Petropolis is located 60 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.
The town's name ("city of Peter") honors Emperor Pedro II, the nation's second monarch and son of Pedro I. The city was the summer residence of the Brazilian Emperors and aristocrats in the 19th century, and was the official capital of the state
Highlights
- Visit the historical Imperial Museum
- Behold the unique Crystal Palace
- Serra dos Órgãos National Park
- House of Princess Isabel
- Check out the reliques of Santos Dumont House
- House of the Baron and Viscount of Mauá
- Quitandinha Palace
- Meet the ancient Gothic Cathedral
- Shopping at the Teresa Street or Visit to the Bohemia Beer Factory
Includes
- Private Roundtrip Transfer to Most Hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana
- Private Professional Tour Guide
- Imperial Museum Entrance Ticket
Excludes
- Food and Beverages
- Optional Gratuities
Essential Information
- The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation.
- Only tickets for Imperial Museum are included in price. Entrance fees to any other attractions are not inlcuded.
- Entrance fees to Santos Dumont House: BRL 8,00
- Entrance to Bohemia Beer Factory: BRL 39,00
- Prices are approximated and subject to change without notice
Itinerary
The city of Petropolis is located 60 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.
The town's name ("city of Peter") honors Emperor Pedro II, the nation's second monarch and son of Pedro I. The city was the summer residence of the Brazilian Emperors and aristocrats in the 19th century, and was the official capital of the state
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