Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro
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- 8–10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Trip to Petropolis with transfer included. Discover the Imperial City with the No. 1 agency in Rio, without intermediaries. Discover Petrópolis and discover how this small city became the Capital of the Empire of Brazil. A picturesque place, full of history and culture. With its pleasant climate and beautiful architecture, the city was for many years the home of Dom Pedro II, Emperor of Brazil, being present at the most important moments of our country. An exciting tour that will make you relive the history of Imperial Brazil.
Inclusions
What's included
- Imperial Museum Ticket
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Accredited Tour Guide
- Free Buffet - Drinks and desserts not included
What's not
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Museum Casa de Santos Dumont
- Hotels in Quitandinha Palace Congress and Convention Center
- Brewery Bohemia
Itinerary
Upon entering the Complex, the visitor will pass through a sanitary barrier, where the temperature will be measured. The use of a mask is mandatory. Alcohol gel totems are positioned in several spaces. The Imperial Museum has the main collection in the country relating to the Brazilian empire.
It has 50 thousand square meters and six floors, divided into 440 apartments and 13 large rooms up to 10 meters high. The dome of the Salão Mauá is the largest concrete dome in the world, measuring 30m in height and 50m in diameter. A large amount of sand from Copacabana beach was used in the construction of the lake.
Construction in French neo-Gothic style. Inside, there is the Mausoleum where the remains of the Imperial Family are located (Dom Pedro II, Mrs. Teresa Cristina, Princess Isabel and Count D'Eu, his eldest son Pedro de Alcântara and his wife D. Elisabeth) and can also be sculptures by Jean Magrou, Bertozzi, stained glass windows and paintings by Carlos Oswald can be seen.
It opened in 1884 to house exhibitions of flowers, birds and agricultural products. Its precast structure, in cast iron, was ordered from a foundry in France by Count D`Eu, being assembled in Petrópolis by engineer Eduardo Bonjean. Today it hosts cultural events and exhibitions.
One of the oldest chocolate factories in Petrópolis, we can visit the store, which in addition to delicious chocolates, we can also have access to souvenirs that are sold there.
Museu Casa de Santos Dumont, better known as A Encantada, is located in the municipality of Petrópolis, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Santos Dumont's house in Petrópolis is a picturesque residence embedded in a steep location in the city built in 1918.
Rua Teresa, located in the city of Petrópolis in the state of Rio de Janeiro, is considered the largest fashion hub in the Serrana region, with more than 1200 stores and contributes to the realization of approximately 40,000 jobs for the city.
(Optional) Anyone who enters the Bohemia Brewery immediately falls in love with the beer universe. The visit offers the most complete brewing experience in Latin America. The Tour presents the history of beer, its production process and ingredients that lead visitors to unique sensory experiences and exclusive tastings.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meeting at the Hotel Atlântico Business.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 30 travellers
- Operated by
- Pepe Rio Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Rio de Janeiro
- Its from-price is 71% below the median of the 279 city tours we list in Rio de Janeiro.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 6 of 279.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro sweeps between mountains and ocean, a city of famous beaches, granite peaks, samba rhythms and a carnival known around the world.
Christ the Redeemer stands with open arms atop Corcovado, looking down on the city, and cable cars climb Sugarloaf Mountain for views across Guanabara Bay. Below, the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema are the stage for daily life, with volleyball, kiosks and the wave-patterned promenade, while Leblon and Arpoador extend the strip.
Top-ranked sights in Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer Statue (Cristo Redentor), Sugarloaf Mountain (Pao de Açúcar), Selarón Steps (Escadaria Selarón).
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