Brazil · City Tours

6-Hour Petrópolis Historical Tour with Imperial Museum and Cathedral

6 Hours Round trip from R. da Imperatriz Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Imperial Museum, the former summer residence of Emperor D. Pedro II
02 See the crown of gold, pearls and diamonds used by D. Pedro I and D. Pedro II
03 Arrive at the Gothic Cathedral where Princess Isabel was buried
04 Discover the Crystal Palace, built in France and assembled in Brazil

Explore Petrópolis, the Imperial City located 60 km from Rio, on a historical tour through some of its most emblematic landmarks. Visit the Imperial Museum, once the summer residence of Emperor D. Pedro II, then continue to the Gothic Cathedral and the Crystal Palace, built in France and assembled in Brazil. Settled by Germans, Petrópolis preserves the memory of Brazilian history through its remarkable buildings and charming streets.

Visit the Imperial Museum, which served as the summer residence of Emperor D. Pedro II and preserves furniture and objects such as the crown of gold, pearls and diamonds used by D. Pedro I and D. Pedro II.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Imperial Museum, Gothic Cathedral and Crystal Palace

Visit the Imperial Museum, which served as the summer residence of Emperor D. Pedro II and preserves furniture and objects such as the crown of gold, pearls and diamonds used by D. Pedro I and D. Pedro II.
Arrive at the Gothic Cathedral, where Princess Isabel was buried, along with the tombs of D. Pedro II and his wife.
See the Crystal Palace, built in France and assembled in Brazil, originally intended to host exhibitions and great parties promoted by Princess Isabel.

The route