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Tree-lined stream leading to the Cathedral of Petropolis in Rio de Janeiro
Petropolis nestld in the forested hills of Serra dos Orgaos in Rio de Janeiro
Full-Day Imperial Petropolis Excursion
Full-Day Imperial Petropolis Excursion

Petrópolis Day-Trip with Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace

By Gray Line Brazil
4.6 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $101 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Exhibits at the Imperial Museum, housed in Pedro II's palace
  • Visit Teresa Street or the Bohemia Beer Factory
  • Check out the reliques of Santos Dumont House
  • Imperial tombs in the soaring Gothic Catedral de Sao Pedro
  • Stunning glass & steel structure of Isabel's Crystal Palace

Activity location

  • Imperial Museum
    • 220 Rua da Imperatriz
    • 25610-320, Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Pickup
    • 1702 Avenida Atlântica
    • 22021-000, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Private Petrópolis Day-Trip with Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h9h
  • English

Private guide and vehicle to Petrópolis

Starting time: 8:00 a.m.
Price details
CA $457.65 x 1 AdultCA $457.65

Total
Price is CA $457.65

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour of Petropolis
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission to Imperial Museum
  • What's includedWhat's included Return transport to and from most Rio de Janeiro hotels
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Entrance fees to Santos Dumont House
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Entrance fees to Bohemia Beer Factory
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Entrance fees to any other attractions

Know before you book

  • Children 2 and younger are complimentary.
  • Return transport is available from most Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.
  • Tour has free time for visiting other main sights. Only tickets for Imperial Museum are included in price. Entrance fees to any other attractions are not included.
  • Entrance fees to Santos Dumont House: BRL 8,00
  • Entrance to Bohemia Beer Factory: BRL 39,00
  • Prices are approximated and subject to change without notice

What you can expect

Spend a day touring the exquisite mountain town of Petropolis—known as the Imperial City since the time of Emperor Pedro II—to visit its regal buildings and charming streets.

After a convenient hotel pickup, ride 39 miles (68 km) to serene Petropolis, the mountain retreat of Brazil’s only 2 emperors. Breathe in the fresh air of the forest-blanketed Serra dos Orgaos as you pass by bucolic farms settled by German farmers from the Rhineland.

As soon as you arrive, get a nice perspective outside of Quintandinha Palace. Then, the tour starts with a visit to the Imperial Museum, which has been the summer residence of Emperor D. Pedro II and keeps furniture and objects such as the crown of gold, pearls, and diamonds used by D. Pedro I and D. Pedro II. You will have free time for lunch (optional not included). Feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.

The tour will continue on to the Gothic Cathedral where Princess Isabel was buried along with the tombstones of D. Pedro II and his wife. From there, walk over to a quiet park and feast your eyes on the Crystal Palace, a ballroom of glass and steel with chandeliers, all built and imported from France, as a gift to Princess Isabel from her husband. Hear about the expositions and royal parties once held here.

Then you will visit the Santos Dumont Museum House (tickets not included), better known as The Enchanted. A picturesque residence embedded in a steep town in the city, built in 1918. The Museum preserves and disseminates a memory of the father of Brazilian aviation, the engineering genius who revolutionized the world.

If you want to, in your free time, you can choose to visit Teresa Street or the Bohemia Beer Factory.
Teresa Street is an open-air shopping with a great variety of goods and clothes at a very good price. Take your time and buy souvenirs for the whole family. Or if you are more into local beers, you should visit the Bohemia Beer Factory (tickets not included), the first of its kind in Brazil. The tour is an interactive journey through the history, art, and science of brewing. Find out all about beer from ancient times to the present day. Taste Bohemia direct from the source and live the whole experience in a modern and interactive environment. The Brewery Bohemia also has an emporium, a bar, and a restaurant for you to enjoy all of their special beers with tasty dishes and snacks.

After, return to the bus that will take the tourists back to their hotels.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Masks required
  • Hand sanitizer provided
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESImperial Museum
    • 220 Rua da Imperatriz
    • 25610-320, Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Pickup
    • 1702 Avenida Atlântica
    • 22021-000, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Pickup
    • Ipanema
    • Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Pickup
    • Leblon
    • Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil