Discover Petropolis and its Hidden Gems with our Private Tour
Discover Petropolis and its Hidden Gems with our Private Tour
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 stunning House of 7 Errors and more.
Wander the charming 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.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
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 minutesImperial 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 hour 10 minutesCatedral 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 minutesCentro 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 minutesCasa De Petropolis / Casa Dos 7 Erros
A 19th century house with eclectic architecture and a gorgeous interior. A must-see! Check for the EXCLUSIVE visit to the top floors when booking.
30 minutesCervejaria 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 hour 30 minutesCrystal Palace
Former winter garden with beautiful architecture.
10 minutesMuseu 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 minutesCasa Stefan Zweig
The house where the famous writer Stefan Zweig lived with his wife, now a museum.
20 minutesParque Nacional da Serra dos Orgaos
The road that leads to Petropolis. Breathtaking view !
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Tour Guide
- Pickup and drop-off in Rio and Petropolis: hotels, airports, seaport, you say where!
- Roundtrip to Petropolis (for customers staying in Rio)
- Tickets for the listed attractions (except for the Brewery optional inside tour)
- On the fly' adaptations: change the itinerary during the tour to match your wishes.
- Complimentary bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Casa De Petropolis / Casa Dos 7 Erros
- Entry/Admission - Quitandinha Palace Congress and Convention Center
- Entry/Admission - Museu Casa de Santos Dumont
- Entry/Admission - Imperial Museum
Not Included
- Food and Drinks
Good to Know
- We do not operate this tours on Mondays because all the attractions are closed.
- All our Drivers and Tour Guides are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- The Santos Dumont's house is temporarily closed for renovation
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- All our Drivers and Tour Guides are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.