Imperial City Petropolis: A Historic Journey with Palaces and Museums
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Petropolis
Embark on a historic journey to Imperial City Petropolis, home to palaces, museums, and the rich history of Brazil's imperial family. Visit the Imperial Museum, explore the Crystal Palace, and discover the beautiful São Pedro de Alcantara’s Cathedral. Optional visits to Santos Dumont’s House and a brewery tour await. Don't miss this captivating experience!
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Quitandinha Palace Congress and Convention Center - Historic former luxury resort hotel, considered one of the most impressive architectural monuments in Petrpolis. It was the largest hotel casino in Latin America as of its foundation.
  • Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara - Cathedral built in Gothic Revival style church between 1884 and 1925. It is also the resting place of the last Emperor of Brazil, Dom Pedro II, and his family.
  • Imperial Museum - The IMperial Museum is the former summer residence of Emperor Pedro II (reigned 1831–1889), which was built starting in 1845. The museum includes pieces of the monarchical past of Brazil
  • Crystal Palace - Palace originally dedicated to host exhibitions and events, opened in 1884.
  • Museu Casa de Santos Dumont - Picturesque residence built in 1918 that housed Santos Dumont, Brazilian inventor and aviation pioneer.
  • Cervejaria Bohemia - Bohemia is the first beer factory in Brazil and contains the most complete beer experience in Latin America.
What's Included
  • Live tour commentary by professional guide in English, Spanish & Portuguese
  • Imperial Museum entry included
  • Roundtrip transportation from several Rio zones
What's Not Included
  • Entrance for other attractions with optional visit, as Santos Dumont’s House
Additional Information

Embark on a journey to Petropolis, the historic city founded under the influence of Emperor Dom Pedro II, often referred to as the ‘Imperial City’.

Pass by the ‘Palácio Quitandinha’, an erstwhile casino-hotel dating back to the 1940’s. Take a trip to the Imperial Museum and unravel the rich history of Brazil and the imperial lineage. Visit the Crystal Palace, a venue of grand feasts and festivities.

Explore the São Pedro de Alcantara’s Cathedral, an awe-inspiring monument showcasing neo-gothic architecture and the final resting place of D. Pedro II, one of Brazil’s emperors.

Optionally, you can visit Santos Dumont’s House (entry fee not included), a museum dedicated to the life and works of the famous Brazilian inventor, often credited as one of the early forerunners of aviation. Follow this as per your preference: take a stroll in Rua Teresa, renowned for its massive shopping district, or opt for the Bohemia Brewery tour and delve into the world of traditional Brazilian beer. The tour also includes a pause for lunch (with or without a meal).

Location
Quitandinha Palace Congress and Convention Center
Avenida Estados Unidos 2
Cancellation Policy

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

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Weeranantawet
Nov 28, 2023
Best of time! Great tour! Fantastic guide and driver! - I am so thankful to have taken this tour! Our tour guide, mama Cris was fantastic, knowledgeable, funny, kind, sweet, friendly and very caring. She took care of her tour group so well and bring firm on punctuality! The tour was so good and educational! I learnt much more about Brazil, Rio de Janeiro snd Pedro I Pedro II. Highly recommended! Book it, go and enjoy the trip! I hope you get Mana Cris! And our driver Pedro was so patient with us, making all the needed stops! Thank you for driving us safely uncle Pedro! despite the pouring rain going down the mountain to complete our journey back to Rio! I'm grateful!
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Gus11373
Sep 30, 2022
Outstanding tour in Amazing Petropolis!!! - There are no words to describe the outstanding experience we had thanks to Newton, the best guide ever. It was so much information about Brazilian royal history (and more) that we were afraid it could be an exam at the end of the tour!! Lol. We highly recommend this tour. It was totally stress free, it felt like visiting with a local family member. We loved it We are looking to go back in the near future and, of course, count on this guided ser ices. Newton the best guide ever!!
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