Petrópolis Imperial City Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the Imperial Museum
- Visit the Crystal Palace
- Discover the Quitandinha Palace
- Stroll through the historic center
- Learn about Brazil's imperial history
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Rio de Janeiro
- Guided tour of Petrópolis' historical sites
- Visit to the Imperial Museum
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Historic former luxury resort hotel, considered one of the most impressive architectural monuments in Petrópolis. It was the largest hotel casino in Latin America as of its foundation.
Cathedral built in Gothic Revival style church between 1884 and 1925. It is also the resting place of the last Emperor of Brazil, Dom Pedro II, and his family.
The IMperial Museum is the former summer residence of Emperor Pedro II (reigned 1831–1889), which was built starting in 1845. The museum includes pieces of the monarchical past of Brazil
Pass by: Palace originally dedicated to host exhibitions and events, opened in 1884.
Pass by: Picturesque residence built in 1918 that housed Santos Dumont, Brazilian inventor and aviation pioneer.
Bohemia is the first beer factory in Brazil and contains the most complete beer experience in Latin America.
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in Portuguese; English-speaking guides may be available upon request
- Children under 5 years old can join for free if seated on an adult's lap
- Please inform the operator of any dietary restrictions in advance
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring the city
- Bring a light jacket, as temperatures can vary
- Carry a camera to capture the beautiful architecture and landscapes
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
Traveler reviews
Culture, history and an ideal climate: Excellent excursion with C2Rio
If you are looking for a respite from the Rio heat, the "Imperial City" tour with C2Rio Tours & Travel is the ideal choice. Not only because of the destination, which looks like a bit of Germany in Brazil, but because of the warmth of the team. We booked the Petropolis day tour and it exceeded our expectations. From the start, the coordination with Ana Julia by WhatsApp was impeccable; we were confirmed the pick-up at our Copacabana hotel 24 hours in advance. One very positive detail: we saw that people staying in Barra de Tijuca were provided with an Uber to approach the meeting point, something that not all agencies do. Our guide, Thais, was a resounding 10. Although most spoke Portuguese, he took all the time to explain every detail in Spanish with a lot of patience and passion. Also special mention for our driver (a genius, very responsible behind the wheel). We visit: Views of Serra dos Órgãos National Park: The scenery on the climb is amazing. Quitandinha Palace (free admission): The perfect entrance to the city. Cathedral of San Pedro de Alcantara. Imperial Museum (entrance fee included with tour): The main course. The collection is very rich and includes the royal crown, the scepter and the king's cape. (Too bad the stables were closed, a reason to come back!). Crystal Palace Free time: Although Rua Teresa was closed for Sunday and we did not want to go to the craft brewery, Thais suggested excellent options. We opted for the Casa de Santos Dumont and sweetened up at the Chocolateria Katz, a total success! The combi was modern and comfortable. One detail I highlight is punctuality; the organization is so professional that they are watching every passenger on WhatsApp to make everything flow. The return was made very enjoyable thanks to the good vibe of the group and the safe driving of our driver (sorry I do not remember her name but very friendly also and responsible behind the wheel). I would definitely choose Thais and C2Rio again for an upcoming adventure.
Many History.. good experience
For people who like history this is an excellent choice. The agency Punctual and the guide well prepared.. always with a smile and good aptitude
Very nice tour
It was a súper nice tour, the tour guide Newton was very friendly and he share a lot of important information in the tour and he care about each member of the group
Memorable moments with an amazing persons!
Great time with the best guide! (Newton) We visited Petropolis from Río de Janeiro, everything was very well planned and coordinate. Totally recommended!
Wonderful afternoon!!
Excellent tour and congratulations to C2Rio Travel and Guia Marleide (Mari), she was extraordinary and to our driver GG. See you next time!!!