Why choose this Rio de Janeiro tour ?

Imperial summer city of royal family

70km away from Rio, Petropolis has a totally different atmosphere and architecture from Rio. The city was founded by D. Peter the II.​

Petropolis has a unique architectural ensemble, such as the Quitandinha Palace, the St. Peter’s Cathedral of Alcantara, the Crystal Palace, the Santos Dumont Hous, the Imperial Museum, and many colonial houses in the historical center.

Feel in Europe!

– Pick-up at your place (in the south or central zone).
– Quitandinha Palace: visit the garden and inside of the once biggest hotel casino of South America.
– Imperial Museum: used to be the summer house of the imperial family.
– St. Peter of Alcantara Cathedral: exotic church with neo-gothic architecture.
– Stop for lunch in a delicious portuguese restaurant.
– Crystal Palace: built to be Princess Isabel’s botanical garden, today it hosts exhibitions and events.
– Santos Dumont museum: house where santos dumont lived years before he die.
– Drop-off at your place.



Make the most of your Rio de Janeiro adventure

What makes Petropolis Day Trip a unique experience ?

Quitandinha Palace: visit the garden and inside of the once biggest hotel casino of South America.

Imperial Museum: summer house of the royal family.

St.Peter of Alcantara Cathredral: neo gothic church that took almost a century to be totally build.

Crystal Palace: build to be the botanical garden of the city, today holds diverse events.

Santos Dumont House Museum: the only house Santos Dumont had in his entire life.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels


Options To Choose for Your Trip:

  • Petropolis Day Trip
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Special Instructions:

    Tickets to the Imperial museum (R$10,00 brazilian reais pp), to Santos Dumont museum house (R$15,00 brazilian reais pp) are not included.

    OBS 1: We buy all the necessary tickets on time in the tour guide line.
    OBS 2: if your group has student or senior, bring passport, ID or student document.

    Please be advised..

  • This Tour is Provided by Rio Private Guide.
  • 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 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.