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Petrópolis the Imperial city
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 4 languages
- Private tour
Highlights
A trip through the beautiful scenery of the mountains of Orgãos takes us to the city of Petropolis, a cozy and inviting city for a stroll. We begin with the Imperial museum, the former summer residence of Emperor D. Pedro II. The gothic cathedral surprises visitors. Crystal Palace the first preformed structure, Great personalities have chosen Petropolis to live. Santos Dumont, the great father of aviation, left us his Enchanted, the house where he lived with his inventions and creations. To enchant all we will visit the orchid garden.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
What's not
- Gorjetas, drinks
Itinerary
Palace in neoclassical style, built by Emperor Pedro II. It was transformed into Museum by decree of the president Getúlio Vargas in 1940. The palace was used as the Emperor's summer palace. Pedro II and his family. The collection of the museum consists of pieces linked to the Brazilian monarchy, including furniture, documents, works of art and personal objects of members of the imperial family
We start by picking up at the given point. We continue towards the mountains of Orgãos with beautiful landscapes until the city of Petropolis. The first stop for photos will be at the old Hotel Casino Quitandinha. We drove to the center for the Imperial Palace museum visit. in a brief walk, we arrive at the Cathedral of San Pedro de Alcantara. Stop for lunch a kilo (not included). Buffet of salads and hot dishes. (Drinks are not included). We walked to Encantada, Santos Dumont house for a photo and we returned to the car. A panoramic view of the Crystal Palace takes you to the final part of the tour a brief visit to the Orchid Garden. Return to Rio.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Rio in Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants.
- Rio in Tours tours operated by qualified, experienced and verbal fluent guides. All Co work are registered with the Ministry of Tourism. (CADASTUR).
How it compares in Rio de Janeiro
- Its from-price is 533% above the median of the 152 day trips we list in Rio de Janeiro.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- 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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