Brazil · City Tours

Petropolis

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Rio de Janeiro. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Full-day excursion from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis
02 Explore the former imperial summer city of Brazil
03 Visit the Imperial Museum of Brazil
04 See the Crystal Palace and Gothic cathedral
05 Discover the former residence of Santos Dumont
06 Learn about Brazilian history, culture, and architecture
07 Round-trip shared transfer included
08 Guided tour available in English, Portuguese, and Spanish

Discover the imperial charm of Petrópolis on this full-day trip from Rio de Janeiro. Once the summer residence of Emperor Dom Pedro II, this elegant mountain city is known for its grand architecture, rich history, and cultural landmarks.

During the tour, you’ll visit some of Petrópolis’ best-known sights, including the Imperial Museum of Brazil, the Crystal Palace, the Gothic Cathedral of São Pedro de Alcântara, and the former residence of Santos Dumont. It’s a great way to explore a different side of Brazil beyond Rio’s coastline.

Discover the imperial charm of Petrópolis on this full-day trip from Rio de Janeiro.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Rio de Janeiro, Petrópolis

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Imperial MuseumPalacio de CristalCatedralCasa de Santos Dumont

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Rio de Janeiro. 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Round-trip shared transfer
Professional guide

What's Not Included

Lunch

Know before you go

Not wheelchair accessible
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

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