Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Petrópolis September 2025 | Expedia.ca [Petrópolis Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Petropolis.dx6023443)[Hotels in Petrópolis](https://expedia.ca/Petropolis-Hotels.d6023443.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Petrópolis](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Petropolis.d6023443.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Petrópolis Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Petropolis.d6023443.Car-Rental-Guide)[Petrópolis Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Petropolis.d6023443.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Petrópolis ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Petrópolis Types of activities Where to stay [Petrópolis travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Petrpolis.dx6023443) ![Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcantara](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/191000/191394-Petropolis-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Petropolis](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/191000/191382-Petropolis-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Petropolis](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/191000/191373-Petropolis-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Petrópolis](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/191000/191383-Petropolis-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Petropolis](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/191000/191384-Petropolis-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Petrópolis Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Petrópolis has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Petrópolis is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Petrópolis to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Petrópolis Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Petrópolis. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Petrópolis attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. * * * Explore thousands of activities with **free cancellation and no added fees**. Design your experience with airport transfers, excursions, day tours & more. Get an insider's look in what to book before you travel. * * * ### Most fun & popular experiences in Petrópolis ### Tours & day trips [See all 24 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6023443&location=Petr%C3%B3polis&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Petrópolis Day-Trip with Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/212874/71635c73-e3a1-4631-be73-ffb750fe886f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Petrópolis Day-Trip with Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace 9h+ 9.2/10 15 reviews Free cancellation available CA $102 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/petropolis-day-trip-with-imperial-museum-and-crystal-palace.a212874.activity-details?&rid=6023443&location=Petr%C3%B3polis&swp=off) ![Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5012156/3f3f7a32-5441-48cb-a629-3b039945856b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro 10h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $73 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-excursion-to-petropolis-from-rio-de-janeiro.a5012156.activity-details?&rid=6023443&location=Petr%C3%B3polis&swp=off) ![Petropolis City Tour + Bohemia Brewery + Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2997870/5678298a-4bc4-4493-b537-ab5cfd87f525.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Petropolis City Tour + Bohemia Brewery + Lunch 13h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $119 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/petropolis-city-tour-bohemia-brewery-lunch.a2997870.activity-details?&rid=6023443&location=Petr%C3%B3polis&swp=off) ![Imperial Petrópolis - Historic Tour + Teresa Street and Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1049806/a007727e-e6fa-4fb8-9898-c85603f11308.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Imperial Petrópolis - Historic Tour + Teresa Street and Lunch 9h Free cancellation available CA $76 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/petropolis-imperial-museum-santos-dumont-house-cathedral-rua-teresa.a1049806.activity-details?&rid=6023443&location=Petr%C3%B3polis&swp=off) ![Petrópolis City Tour with Lunch and Bohemia Brewery Option](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/546130/01f483d9-1491-436e-a28b-b86a10b6ca00.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Petrópolis City Tour with Lunch and Bohemia Brewery Option 12h 2/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/petropolis-city-tour-with-lunch-and-bohemia-brewery-option.a546130.activity-details?&rid=6023443&location=Petr%C3%B3polis&swp=off) ![Petrópolis: The Imperial City](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/659149/3e8f230a-9a26-44ea-b62e-519599d36979.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Petrópolis: The Imperial City 13h 15m CA $63 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/strolling-the-fascinating-petropolis-the-imperial-city.a659149.activity-details?&rid=6023443&location=Petr%C3%B3polis&swp=off) ![Petropolis Bohemia: Historic tour and visit to the Bohemian Brewery](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2693605/c10335bc-6468-46f0-86c0-a6b6ba10c015.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Petropolis Bohemia: Historic tour and visit to the Bohemian Brewery 9h Free cancellation available CA $83 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/petropolis-bohemia-historic-tour-and-visit-to-the-bohemian-brewery.a2693605.activity-details?&rid=6023443&location=Petr%C3%B3polis&swp=off) ![Private Petropolis Day Tour from Rio de Janeiro](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1087903/3fffd0ad-8ff7-4346-a594-efa1f38bfffc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Petropolis Day Tour from Rio de Janeiro 7h Free cancellation available CA $247 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-petropolis-day-tour-from-rio-de-janeiro.a1087903.activity-details?&rid=6023443&location=Petr%C3%B3polis&swp=off) ![Petrópolis](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1568266/3296d1e4-ad03-431b-adf6-dfa2547fe1e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Petrópolis 14h CA $83 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/petropolis.a1568266.activity-details?&rid=6023443&location=Petr%C3%B3polis&swp=off) ![Petrópolis City Tour with lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2697923/71e5312e-695d-4fa2-b71b-a41fc9fce267.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Petrópolis City Tour with lunch 12h Free cancellation available CA $113 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/petropolis-city-tour-with-lunch.a2697923.activity-details?&rid=6023443&location=Petr%C3%B3polis&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 8 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6023443&location=Petr%C3%B3polis&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Private Petropolis Day Tour from Rio de Janeiro](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1087903/3fffd0ad-8ff7-4346-a594-efa1f38bfffc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Petropolis Day Tour from Rio de Janeiro 7h Free cancellation available CA $247 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-petropolis-day-tour-from-rio-de-janeiro.a1087903.activity-details?&rid=6023443&location=Petr%C3%B3polis&swp=off) ![Petropolis Private tour in One Day-Premium Service](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49727209/6ac6d595-03ce-4c62-8b4b-523a0a9ea4e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Petropolis Private tour in One Day-Premium Service 9h Free cancellation available CA $386 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults 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Museum 7h Free cancellation available CA $207 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-day-trip-petropolis-with-st-peter-cathedral-and-imperial-museum.a1040020.activity-details?&rid=6023443&location=Petr%C3%B3polis&swp=off) ![Private Guided Day Trip to Imperial City of Petrópolis](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5038795/e46f114a-54a7-4caa-ad57-df95e913d341.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Guided Day Trip to Imperial City of Petrópolis 9h Free cancellation available CA $284 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-guided-day-trip-to-imperial-city-of-petropolis.a5038795.activity-details?&rid=6023443&location=Petr%C3%B3polis&swp=off) ![Rio de Janeiro Port Shore Excursion: Petrópolis Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49919593/27235082-a1b3-471d-b60f-3ae7d84cdf41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rio de Janeiro Port Shore Excursion: Petrópolis Private Tour 7h Free cancellation available CA $857 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/petropolis-private-tour.a49919593.activity-details?&rid=6023443&location=Petr%C3%B3polis&swp=off) ![Petropolis Full Day Private Tour: Imperial City](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48565290/3e249193-eb7f-40e0-b4e6-852f27466269.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Petropolis Full Day Private Tour: Imperial City 9h Free cancellation available CA $516 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/petropolis-full-day-private-tour-imperial-city.a48565290.activity-details?&rid=6023443&location=Petr%C3%B3polis&swp=off) ![Private Petrópolis -Imperial Museum,dummont house,Cristal Palace,S.Pedro Ch...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1055376/cf6aa941-afe2-40a4-8cb9-87178675fdb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Petrópolis -Imperial Museum,dummont house,Cristal Palace,S.Pedro Ch... 10h Free cancellation available CA $350 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-petropolis-private-city-tour-for-small-groups-by-trip-in-rio.a1055376.activity-details?&rid=6023443&location=Petr%C3%B3polis&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6023443&location=Petr%C3%B3polis&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Petrópolis Teresópolis Trekking Expedition - 3 days - PARNASO - Rio de Jane...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2101060/00d336ac-3f1b-4f65-891a-7d615c6f3e09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Petrópolis Teresópolis Trekking Expedition - 3 days - PARNASO - Rio de Jane... 3d Free cancellation available CA $964 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/petropolis-teresopolis-trekking-expedition-3-days-parnaso-rio-de-janeiro.a2101060.activity-details?&rid=6023443&location=Petr%C3%B3polis&swp=off) ![Hiking Adventure in Serra dos Órgãos National Park from Rio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4383028/45f7aa03-1574-419d-8393-e44365d22ac6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hiking Adventure in Serra dos Órgãos National Park from Rio 8h Free cancellation available CA $415 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-tour-in-serra-dos-orgaos-national-park-with-pick-up.a4383028.activity-details?&rid=6023443&location=Petr%C3%B3polis&swp=off) ![Trekking Pedra do Sino - Full Day - Parque Nacional Serra dos Órgãos](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2101082/55f6e05c-9378-46aa-9212-97b0065a17aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Trekking Pedra do Sino - Full Day - Parque Nacional Serra dos Órgãos 13h Free cancellation available CA $413 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/trekking-pedra-do-sino-full-day-parque-nacional-serra-dos-orgaos.a2101082.activity-details?&rid=6023443&location=Petr%C3%B3polis&swp=off) ![Serra dos Orgaos National Park – EcoTour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1114466/4ea5f1e7-bb1e-451f-ab5a-1adaef650dfa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Serra dos Orgaos National Park – EcoTour 8h Free cancellation available CA $360CA $342 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/serra-dos-orgaos-national-park-ecotour.a1114466.activity-details?&rid=6023443&location=Petr%C3%B3polis&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Petrópolis | Number of things to do | 27 | | --- | --- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Petrópolis City Tour with Lunch and Bohemia Brewery Option](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/petropolis-city-tour-with-lunch-and-bohemia-brewery-option.a546130.activity-details): CA $49 | | Top 5 things to do | - [Petrópolis Day-Trip with Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/petropolis-day-trip-with-imperial-museum-and-crystal-palace.a212874.activity-details) - [Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-excursion-to-petropolis-from-rio-de-janeiro.a5012156.activity-details) - [Petropolis City Tour + Bohemia Brewery + Lunch](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/petropolis-city-tour-bohemia-brewery-lunch.a2997870.activity-details) - [Imperial Petrópolis - Historic Tour + Teresa Street and Lunch](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/petropolis-imperial-museum-santos-dumont-house-cathedral-rua-teresa.a1049806.activity-details) - [Petrópolis City Tour with Lunch and Bohemia Brewery Option](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/petropolis-city-tour-with-lunch-and-bohemia-brewery-option.a546130.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | - [Petrópolis Day-Trip with Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/petropolis-day-trip-with-imperial-museum-and-crystal-palace.a212874.activity-details) - [Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-excursion-to-petropolis-from-rio-de-janeiro.a5012156.activity-details) - [Petropolis City Tour + Bohemia Brewery + Lunch](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/petropolis-city-tour-bohemia-brewery-lunch.a2997870.activity-details) - [Imperial Petrópolis - Historic Tour + Teresa Street and Lunch](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/petropolis-imperial-museum-santos-dumont-house-cathedral-rua-teresa.a1049806.activity-details) - [Petrópolis City Tour with Lunch and Bohemia Brewery Option](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/petropolis-city-tour-with-lunch-and-bohemia-brewery-option.a546130.activity-details) | ## What to do in Petrópolis * * * ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Petrópolis ![Imperial Museum](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/191000/191363-Petropolis-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Imperial Museum You can browse the exhibits at Imperial Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Petrópolis. Discover the area's museums and monuments. [](https://expedia.ca/Imperial-Museum-Historic-Center.d6219088.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcantara](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/191000/191394-Petropolis-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcantara See the tombs of a former imperial family, the relics of revered saints and a stunning series of stained-glass windows at this 19th-century church. [](https://expedia.ca/Cathedral-Of-Saint-Peter-Of-Alcantara-Historic-Center.d6218953.Vacation-Attraction) #### Crystal Palace Admire the design of this French-built glasshouse, relax in its pleasant garden and attend cultural events such as art exhibits and concerts. [](https://expedia.ca/Crystal-Palace-Historic-Center.d6218959.Vacation-Attraction) #### Quintandinha Palace You can find out about the history of Petrópolis with a stop at Quintandinha Palace. Amble around the area's rainforest or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.ca/Quintandinha-Palace-Quitandinha.d6218909.Vacation-Attraction) #### Itapaiva Castle Itapaiva Castle is just one of the places to see in Petrópolis, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the rainforest or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.ca/Itapaiva-Castle-Itaipava.d6219102.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mayor Paulo Rattes Municipal Park Explore the great outdoors at Mayor Paulo Rattes Municipal Park, a lovely green space in Petrópolis. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.ca/Mayor-Paulo-Rattes-Municipal-Park-Petropolis.d702247453675151360.Vacation-Attraction) #### Bohemia Brewery You can take time to visit Bohemia Brewery during your travels to Petrópolis. Amble around the area's rainforest or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.ca/Bohemia-Brewery-Historic-Center.d6218971.Vacation-Attraction) #### Vale das Videiras Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Vale das Videiras during your travels in Petrópolis. [](https://expedia.ca/Vale-Das-Videiras-Petropolis.d553248635975748403.Vacation-Attraction) #### Shopping Vilarejo Itaipava You can enjoy retail therapy at Shopping Vilarejo Itaipava during your trip to Petrópolis. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.ca/Shopping-Vilarejo-Itaipava-Petropolis.d702247689891405824.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Petrópolis ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/caecb71378529ff69163daa40fdf6415.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Itaipava You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Itaipava. You might want to make time for a stop at Castelo de Itaipava or Shopping Vilarejo Itaipava. [](https://expedia.ca/Petropolis-Itaipava.dx6150398) ![Imperial Museum](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/191000/191363-Petropolis-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Historic Center Historic Center is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Imperial Museum and House of Princess Isabel. [](https://expedia.ca/Petropolis-Historic-Center.dx6337116) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Araras While visiting Araras, you might make a stop by sights like Itaipava Market and Shopping Vilarejo Itaipava. [](https://expedia.ca/Petropolis-Araras.dx6337117) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Nogueira While visiting Nogueira, you might make a stop by sights like Nogueira Lake and Piabanha River. [](https://expedia.ca/Petropolis-Nogueira.dx553248635070789068) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/0bd0828cd8e3b95220e40cae92a05c1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Quitandinha Travelers like the historic sites in Quitandinha, and Quintandinha Palace is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.ca/Petropolis-Quitandinha.dx553248635070789084) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Corrêas While visiting Corrêas, you might make a stop by sights like Serra dos Orgãos National Park and Piabanha River. 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Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. * * * ## Day trip destinations from Petrópolis ![Rio de Janeiro showing general coastal views, a sunset and mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/36000/36869-Rio-De-Janeiro.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rio de Janeiro [](https://expedia.ca/Rio-De-Janeiro.dx178301) ![Teresópolis](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/c5f80030c869d51f0dde76bbfa47a0cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Teresópolis [](https://expedia.ca/Teresopolis.dx6023852) ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Petrópolis worth visiting? > Whether you're here to enjoy the cultural highlights and local charm or sample regional foods and go on outdoor adventures, there's no shortage of things to do in Petrópolis. ### How do I spend a day in Petrópolis? > Start your adventures with a visit to Petropolis Wax Museum and Yellow Palace. Then, explore different parts of Petrópolis for local dining and some shopping. ### What is the top tourist attraction in Petrópolis? > The top tourist attraction in Petrópolis is Dedo de Deus Peak, so be sure to put it on your sightseeing agenda. ### Is three days enough to stay in Petrópolis? > Three days in Petrópolis is plenty of time to visit the city's leading attractions. Many guests spend two days on average. Yellow Palace, Armas Historicas Ferreira da Cunha Museum and Ferreira da Cunha Museum of Arms are highly rated sights. Want to see more? Stick around a bit longer to visit nearby hotspots like Rio de Janeiro. ### Is Petrópolis a walkable city? > With exciting neighbourhoods and top sights within walking distance of the city centre, Petrópolis is a great place to explore on foot. Enjoy wandering between Yellow Palace and Armas Historicas Ferreira da Cunha Museum. Then take a stroll through Historic Centre, located 2 kilometres from the centre, and Valparaíso, which is roughly 2 kilometres away. ### What are some activities to do in Petrópolis with kids? > If you're searching for activities and sights for all of your group, take a look at these fantastic ideas for what to do in Petrópolis with kids. > > > > - [Petrópolis Day-Trip with Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/petropolis-day-trip-with-imperial-museum-and-crystal-palace.a212874.activity-details) > - [Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-excursion-to-petropolis-from-rio-de-janeiro.a5012156.activity-details) > - [Petropolis City Tour + Bohemia Brewery + Lunch](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/petropolis-city-tour-bohemia-brewery-lunch.a2997870.activity-details) > - [Imperial Petrópolis - Historic Tour + Teresa Street and Lunch](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/petropolis-imperial-museum-santos-dumont-house-cathedral-rua-teresa.a1049806.activity-details) > - [Petrópolis City Tour with Lunch and Bohemia Brewery Option](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/petropolis-city-tour-with-lunch-and-bohemia-brewery-option.a546130.activity-details) ### What to do in Petrópolis for adults? > Adults of all ages will find lots of things to do in Petrópolis. Whether you're into history, art, outdoor adventures or just love discovering new destinations, there's something here for everyone. ### Are there free things to do in Petrópolis? > One of the easiest ways to find free things to do in Petrópolis is to ask a local tour guide. You'll get insider tips on vibrant neighbourhoods, parks and other hotspots you can visit without reaching for your wallet. 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