Petrópolis Tour: Explore Imperial City's Historical Landmarks with Lunch Included
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Embark on a thrilling jeep tour of Petrópolis, Brazil's Imperial City. Visit historical landmarks like the Imperial Museum and Santos Dumont's home, and indulge in a delicious lunch. Discover the rich architecture, history, and culture of this fascinating city.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Quitandinha Palace Congress and Convention Center - Disembark from the Jeep for a visit to the gardens of the Majestic Palácio Quitandinha, built in 1941, to be the largest Casino-hotel in South America. : Carmen Miranda, Greta Garbo, Henry Fonda, politicians Getúlio Vargas, Evita Perón and Harry Truman.
    With the prohibition of gambling in Brazil, the great Casino - Hotel began to have difficulties to maintain itself, becoming a residential part and the other part with huge infrastructure today is managed by Sesc to carry out concerts, plays, conferences and countless other activities.

  • Imperial Museum - Now the landing will be at the Imperial Museum, a huge building in the heart of Petrópolis. For many years this was the summer home of Emperor Dom Pedro II. The museum holds the largest preserved collection of the Brazilian monarchy and offers a very rich visit to its premises, where it will be possible to appreciate the Royal Crown, carriages, furniture, works of art, personal objects of the Royal Family.

  • Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara - Board the jeep again for the imposing Cathedral of São Pedro de Alcântara, marvel at its neo-Gothic architecture, its curiosities and the sarcophagus where the remains of the Royal family lie.

  • Chocolates Katz - Close to the “Encantada” Casa de Santos Dumont and the famous flower clock, you will be guided to this delicious and exquisite chocolate factory.

  • Crystal Palace - Your destination now is the Crystal Palace, a beautiful and charming building inspired by the Palace of London, acquired by order of the Conde D’eu, to present your wife, Princess Isabel. The palace that was a greenhouse with crystal glass so that the princess could grow her vegetables. Currently, due to its privileged location, the Palace hosts the biggest events in the Imperial City.

  • Museu Casa de Santos Dumont - While touring the city, take the opportunity to contemplate the 360º views from inside the open-air jeep, the City is read and rich in architecture and exuberant nature. We will continue to “Encantada”, the most charming house of the Inventor and Father of Aviation Santos Dumont, which keeps an interesting collection of inventions and particularities of the inventor.

What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • Passenger insurance
  • Round trip transportation
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Tips
Additional Information

Embark on an open-top jeep adventure through the Imperial City, a historical gem in Brazil’s past. Wander through the Imperial Museum, a previous summer retreat for the Royal Family and stop by ‘Encantada’, the abode of the Aviation Pioneer, Santos Dumont. Marvel at the grandeur of the Cathedral of São Pedro de Alcântara and uncover the beauty of the Quitandinha Palace and Crystal Palace, and a tempting Chocolate Factory. This full-day excursion, inclusive of lunch, immerses you in the architecture, history and culture of this city.

Location
Rio de Janeiro
Differentiated boarding hours Rio and Petrópolis Pick up at hotels in the South Zone (Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon); Center, Santa Teresa and West Zone (Barra da Tijuca and Recreio) Petrópolis and Itaipava. If you are not staying at any hotel, a meeting point will be arranged.
Cancellation Policy

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

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