Discover Petropolis And Its Hidden Gems With Our Private Tour

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Tour Information

Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Hotel pickup Available
  • Duration: 8 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    Suppliers and travelers coordinate start times within the given time periods. Driver Only 3/1/2020 - 12/29/2020Tuesday - Sunday:08:30 AM - 10:30 AM Driver and Tour Guide 1/2/2019 - 12/30/2020Tuesday .. read more
  • Return Details :
    Part of this tour is done by foot, so light clothes, comfortable shoes and sunblock are recommended.
  • Cancellation Policy :
    This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

Visit Brazil's Imperial Cityon this private, full-day tour to Petropolis, leaving from Rio de Janeiro.History is everywhere in this tropical mountain town with palaces and churchesdating back to Portuguese colonial times. Tour the city's most famous places, including theQuitandinha Palace, the Imperial Museum, Crystal Palace, the curious House of 7 Errors and more. Wanderthe charming old streets, dotted with old-fashioned European-style houses. Top the day off with a visit the first brewery in Brazil, founded by German immigrants. See things at your own pace with your private guide. Roundtriptransportation is included.

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Our first stop is the Quitandinha Palace, a former hotel-casino with impressive architecture and gorgeous decoration inside.
Former summer house of the Royal Family, now a museum with a permanent exhibition of their furnitures, musical instruments, clothing, jewerly and more.
The 'Sao Pedro de Alcantara' Metropolitan Cathedral, a French neo-Gothic style construction, where the remains of the former Emperor D. Pedro II and some members of the Royal Family are buried.
A 19th century house with eclectic architecture and a gorgeous interior. A must-see! Check for the EXCLUSIVE visit to the top floors when booking.
Let's walk a little to 'feel the city and its atmosphere' and see the beautiful historical houses of the Imperial City.
The house where the famous writer Stefan Zweig lived with his wife, now a museum. This is a optional visit. The house only opens from Friday to Sunday.
Former winter garden with beautiful architecture.
The road that leads to Petropolis. Breathtaking view !
House built in 1874, now a Museum that depicts the life of German settlers who founded the city.

Itinerary:


Our first stop is the Quitandinha Palace, a former hotel-casino with impressive architecture and gorgeous decoration inside.
Former summer house of the Royal Family, now a museum with a permanent exhibition of their furnitures, musical instruments, clothing, jewerly and more.
The 'Sao Pedro de Alcantara' Metropolitan Cathedral, a French neo-Gothic style construction, where the remains of the former Emperor D. Pedro II and some members of the Royal Family are buried.
A 19th century house with eclectic architecture and a gorgeous interior. A must-see! Check for the EXCLUSIVE visit to the top floors when booking.
Let's walk a little to 'feel the city and its atmosphere' and see the beautiful historical houses of the Imperial City.
The house where the famous writer Stefan Zweig lived with his wife, now a museum. This is a optional visit. The house only opens from Friday to Sunday.
Former winter garden with beautiful architecture.
The road that leads to Petropolis. Breathtaking view !
House built in 1874, now a Museum that depicts the life of German settlers who founded the city.

Inclusions

  • Tickets for the listed attractions
  • Pickup and drop-off in Rio and Petropolis: hotels, airports, seaport, you say where!
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
  • Roundtrip to Petropolis (for customers staying in Rio)
  • Tour Guide
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • 'On the fly' adaptations: change the itinerary during the tour to match your wishes.

Exclusions

  • Food and Drinks

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Infants are required to sit on an adults lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We do not operate this tours on Mondays because all the attractions are closed.

'Casa Stefan Zweig' opens only on Saturdays and Sundays

All our Drivers and Tour Guides are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Traveler Reviews

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  • 19-Jan-2023

    We loved getting out of Rio and learning something about Brazil's history. The casino is spectacular and we also enjoyed the cathedral and Palace. The house of 7 faults is wonderful with all its original furniture and textiles. However it urgently needs to be conserved before it is too late. We had a memorable lunch at the Brewery. Both Marcelo, our guide, and our driver spoke excellent English. Marcelo was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the area. Certainly a worthwhile trip.

  • 17-Jan-2023

    Marcelo was a fantastic guide. very passionate about the points we visisted and exceptionally knowledgable. The day was full of surprises, lovely destinations and food. After a full day of touring Marcelo went out of his way to help us sort out our phones and connect. What a great day out with a fantastic team anda fantastic destination. Highly recommended!!!

  • 13-Jan-2023

    Excelente tour, Petropolis realmente increíble, es retroceder en el tiempo, gran experiencia, Marcelo y Julio grandes anfitriones, muy cordiales y conocían mucho sobre la historia de Petropolis y de Brasil. Completamente recomendable este tour y es algo muy diferente para realizar en Río de Janeiro.

  • 07-Jan-2023

    We had a wonderful experience on this tour to Petropolis. Marcelo was great. He reached out to us prior to the trip and helped set up the pick up etc. He was very friendly and knowledgeable and we learned a lot about the history of Brasil and Petropolis. He kept the teenagers engaged too. Was able to suggest places to lunch and coffee and we went to an excellent chocolate and coffee café. They were on time and adjusted the tour according to our family interest and needs. The city is worth visiting with wonderful architecture and history. Very Quaint. Overall an excellent tour and we highly recommend this. Thank you Marcelo.

  • 30-Dec-2022

    I highly recommend this tour. Petropolis is truly a hidden gem, it’s charming and has a very unique architecture. Marcello is a wonderful guide. He is very knowledgeable and, I learnt a lot not only about Petropolis but also about the history of Brazil. The casino palace has the most exquisite interior, and I found chandeliers particularly impressive. Overall I can’t say enough good things about this tour. We had lunch at local brewery and both the food and beer was just delicious.

  • 22-Dec-2022

    When I was younger, I spent time in Rio learning Portuguese, and my sponsor family always told me that I should visit Petropolis. Unfortunately, I just never had the time, so when I had the chance to go back to Rio with my wife, I made sure that we scheduled some time to visit Petropolis, and I'm so glad that we did. Petropolis is an excellent day trip from Rio, and steeped in history. The highlight is the Imperial Museum, of course, but there is so much more to see and do in Petropolis, including many historic homes, churches and cathedrals, an old casino, and surprisingly, a number of fantastic breweries. We booked a private tour, and we couldn't have been happier with our tour guide, Marcello. He and his driver picked us up from our Copacabana hotel promptly at nine, and spent the whole day with us. There were no language issues, and we felt very safe and comfortable throughout the experience. Marcello mentioned to me that his goal is to make Petropolis more well-known and accessible, as it's been his experience that although Petropolis is a very popular destination among Brazilians, it isn't particularly well known to visitors from abroad. I told him that was a shame, since it was highly recommended to me by my sponsor family so many years ago, and that I was really glad my wife and I found the time to take the trip to Petropolis.

  • 22-Dec-2022

    Excelente tour a Petrópolis, a pesar del tiempo con lluvia lo disfrutamos mucho gracias a la guía Fabiana López cuyos comentarios y apuntes hicieron que el tour sea más interesante, y al chofer Joao. Imprescindible tour si tienes tiempo adicional en Río de Janeiro.

  • 19-Dec-2022

    Had an amazing time with Rafael! Very nice, polite, and well spoken! Was on time and kept to schedule. Very knowledgeable about sites including history, architecture, and culture. As a solo female travel made me feel very safe! Would highly recommend!

  • 16-Dec-2022

    This tour was the highlight of our stay in Rio. The driver (Junior) and tour guide (Rafael) were exceptional! They picked us up right on time in our hotel lobby - located in the Ipanema beach area; and the drive to Petropolis took just over an hour. The scenery on the way there is lovely, and Rafael was very good at explaining the history and highlights of Petropolis, Rio, and the surrounding area. Petropolis is beautiful and is unspoiled with no crowds or lines when we were there. This is a ‘must see’ when in Rio! Rafael stayed with us the entire time, and I felt very safe and comfortable the entire tour. Great value for the money!

  • 15-Dec-2022

    Marcelo is the best of the best! He was friendly, knowledgeable and upbeat. He frequently had ideas about how to fit our private tour to make it the best it could be. For pickup at the airport to drop off to our hotel, the tour was seamless. Thank you Marcelo for a great tour of little known Pedropolis.

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