Why choose this Rio de Janeiro tour ?
In this tour you will get to know Petrópolis. A charming city that tells the history of Brazil in the Imperial era in an exuberant way.
During the tour it will be possible to visit the Imperial Museum, visit the Crystal Palace and even the Quintandinha Palace.
When you are in shape, everyone will have lunch at one of the best located restaurants in the city, next to the Imperial Museum. And to end this beautiful cultural and historical tour, it will be the turn to get to know the world of beer.
That’s right! You will also visit the Cervejaria Bohemia, an incredible place, where you will be able to know the whole process that a beer goes through until it reaches the market. And of course, to make the day a toast, all travelers (over 18) will taste three types of craft beers.
Make the most of your Rio de Janeiro adventure
What makes Petropolis City Tour + Bohemia Brewery + Lunch a unique experience ?
PETRÓPOLIS + BOHEMIA + LUNCH
FREQUENCY: Tuesday to Sunday
APPROXIMATE DURATION (including travel): 12h
BOARDING TIMES From 07h45 to 09h30
BOARDING PLACES: South and Center Zone (to consult)
WHAT INCLUDES:
Executive Transportation
Accredited Tourism Guide
Lunch
Imperial Museum ticket
Bohemia Brewery ticket with three tastings
WHAT DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Drinks and desserts
Tickets and items from Casa do Alemão and Chocolateria Katz
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German House
Quitandinha Palace
Imperial Palace
São Pedro de Alcântara Cathedral
Crystal Palace
Katz Chocolate House
Santos Dumont House
Bohemia brewery.
The Quitandinha Palace is one of the most beautiful and impressive tourist attractions in the city of Petrópolis:
Its construction began in 1941 and was completed in 1944 by entrepreneur Joaquim Rolla to become one of the largest casino-hotels in South America. The palace has 440 apartments, 13 halls measuring up to 10 meters high and a dome in the Mauá Hall measuring 30 meters high and 50 meters in diameter. In addition to the enormous construction, the Quitandinha Palace has a large lake in front of its façade in the shape of a map of Brazil. In the construction of the lake, much of the sand was brought from Copacabana beach.
During its period of operation, the hotel welcomed many famous people, such as Henry Fonda, Carmen Miranda, Walt Disney, and politicians such as Getúlio Vargas and Evita Perón.
After the ban on casinos in Brazil in 1946, the palace ceased its activities as a casino and operated solely as a hotel.
The pointed side towers and ogival windows of the Cathedral of São Pedro de Alcântara are typical of French and German Gothic. Inside, beautiful stained glass windows depict images of saints, Christ and the Holy Family.
Via Crucis, of patinated plaster, is French, as is the image of São Pedro de Alcântara, carved in Carrara marble.
But the main attraction of the sanctuary is the Imperial Mausoleum: on the tombstones of Dom Pedro II, Dona Teresa Cristina, Conde d’Eu and Princesa Isabel, life-size sculptures represent them. Notice that, due to an optical illusion, the emperor’s chest seems to move, as if he is still breathing.
The Imperial Museum, in Petrópolis, was the refuge of the imperial family in the summer. Walking through the palace halls is like moving into a history book. Everything seems intact, as if Dom Pedro II and his family still frequented the place.
Walking through the halls of the Imperial Museum’s palace is like traveling inside a history book. One of the thrones used by Dom Pedro II is in the State Room, the feeling is that the emperor can enter there at any time.
It gathers relics such as furniture, jewelry and documents from the Second Reign (1840/1889). In the attached hall, there are carriages and the locomotive that made the route Rio de Janeiro-Juiz de Fora by the Estrada de Ferro Mauá. The garden values construction even more.
In the jewelry room. It is impossible not to be impressed with the scepter made for the consecration of D. Pedro I, with the crown of diamonds and pearls of D. Pedro II or with the gold and ruby feather used by Princess Izabel to sign the abolition of slavery.
It was opened in 1884 to house exhibitions of flowers, birds and agricultural products. Its precast structure, in cast iron, was commissioned from a foundry in France by Count D`Eu, being assembled in Petrópolis by engineer Eduardo Bonjean. Today it hosts cultural events and exhibitions.
Its most beautiful party was held on Easter Sunday, 1888, in which Princess Isabel, along with her children, delivered letters of freedom to slaves, most of whom compensated their masters with a remarkable campaign developed in the city.
Listed by the National Historical and Artistic Heritage Institute, it is part of the architectural and landscape complex of the former Praça da Confluência.
It was the summer residence of Alberto Santos Dumont, the Father of Aviation, and is known as “The Enchanted House”. The museum has a collection of objects, books, letters and furniture, as well as the shower and the entrance staircase, with racket-shaped steps, which can only be accessed by starting with the right foot.
The Enchanted House reveals much of Santos Dumont’s personality. A large room served as both a library and office; on the lower floor, his workshop and laboratory; on the upper floor, his bathroom and bedroom. On the terrace, embedded in the tin roof, is the observatory where he spent hours admiring the stars. The building is a French Alpine-style chalet.
An interesting fact about the house is that it had no kitchen and all meals were brought from the Palace Hotel, currently the building of the Catholic University of Petrópolis, next to the Flower Clock.
The staircase cut in the shape of a racket draws the visitor’s attention, which forces anyone who wants to climb it to always start with the right foot.
Pause to have lunch and enjoy a free buffet.
Whoever enters Cervejaria Bohemia, immediately falls in love with the universe of beer. The visit offers the most complete brewing experience in Latin America. The Tour presents the history of beer, its production process and ingredients that lead visitors to unique sensory experiences and exclusive tastings.
The brewing experience center is a journey through the history, art and science of brewing. Discover everything about this drink from antiquity to the present day. Taste Bohemia straight from the source and live this whole experience in a modern and interactive environment.
The tour continues at the Restaurant and Bar, with the best of harmonized cuisine with exclusive beers and draft beer.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Petropolis City Tour + Bohemia Brewery + Lunch
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Petropolis City Tour + Bohemia Brewery + Lunch Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Imperial Museum Ticket
- Bohemia Brewery Ticket
Not Included
- Drinks and desserts
- Other tickets
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Costa do Sol Tour.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Sao_Paulo.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 13 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
