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Home8-Hour Tour Of The Imperial City Of Petropolis
Description
Embark on a heritage journey in the imperial city of Petropolis to learn about its history, culture and architecture. Start with capturing the mesmerizing beauty of Quitandinha, and visit the beautiful Crystal Palace. Explore the House of Santos Dumont and the Imperial Museum to get a deeper insight into the Brazilian monarchy, including the chance to see the Emperor's crown.
Highlights
- See the historical artifacts at the Imperial Museum
- Stroll through the gardens of the Crystal Palace
- Get memorable photos outside Quitandinha, an exquisite casino
- Walk through the imperial streets of Petropolis
- Explore the House of Santos Dumont
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- Meet the tour guide, who will pick you up from the hotel and drive towards the mountains of Orgãos to the city of Petrópolis.
- Make the first stop in the old casino hotel, Quitandinha, for photos (external visit). It is the largest and most exquisite casino hotel in Latin America and has an architectural style that uses Hollywood Rococo (internally) and Norman-French (externally).
- Follow the banks of the Piabanha River towards the city center, where the Imperial Palace, public buildings, commerce and services are.
- Visit the Imperial Museum, the cathedral and the Crystal Palace. Start in the gardens around the palace, built by the Parisian landscaper Jean Baptiste Binot. With about 100 species of trees and flowers coming from more than 15 regions of the world (Mexico, Japan, India, Ecuador, China, Australia, Madagascar, among others) and French grass, the gardens still preserve the lines of the landscape, both in relation to the beds and the arrangement of plant species. And the museum's collection consists of pieces linked to the Brazilian monarchy, including a collection of objects and furniture from Orleans and Bragança, including the emperor's crown.
- Walk through the imperial streets to arrive at the Cathedral of San Pedro de Alcantar. Have lunch (not included)
- Continue to the house of Santos Dumont, known as The Enchanted, a museum located in the municipality of Petrópolis.
- Return to Rio de Janeiro.
What's Included
- English-speaking tour guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Transport by private vehicle
- Imperial Museum entrance fee
- Santos Dumond entrace fee
What's Excluded
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Your desire to know the city!
Know before you go
- Please note:
- For the elderly and people with limited mobility, wearing slippers in the Imperial Museum is not mandatory.
- The Imperial museum does not allow large bags or backpacks inside the museum. To store your things, there are lockers in the museum.
- The museum also does not allow photography or filming inside the museum.
- In all tourist spots, it is mandatory to wear masks and present proof of vaccination.
Meeting Point
Pick up from all the hotels in downtown São Conrado.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| The group size and price | |
| 1 To 3 | BRL 1716 Per Group |
| 4 To 8 | BRL 2568 Per Group |
| 9 To 13 | BRL 2893 Per Group |
| 14 To 18 | BRL 4095 Per Group |
| 19 To 24 | BRL 4485 Per Group |
| 25 To 30 | BRL 5435 Per Group |
This is a private tour | |
Starting From
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USD 345 / group