Rio de Janeiro Trip Overview
Only 65 kilometres from the City of Rio de Janeiro, in the spectacular mountains of the Serra dos Orgaõs National Park is Petrópolis, the first and only Imperial City of the Americas.
Due to its mild climate, topography and exuberant vegetation, Emperor Don Pedro II build his Summer Palace in this city.
In this tour, we will visit the most important attractions such as:
The Old Quitandinha casino, a symbol of glamour and fun in the 1940s.
The Imperial Museum, once the Summer Residence of the Emperor, it has been transformed into the most important museum in Brazil.
The Cathedral of São Pedro de Alcantara impresses its visitors with the stained glasses and the neo-gothic architecture.
The Crystal Palace, a romantic present that Princess Isabel received from her husband.
Santos Dumont’s house reveals the eccentricity and genius of its owner, the father of aviation.
The Bohemia brewery (the first brewery in the country) could not be absent on this tour.
Como to visit Pretopolis with us!
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Bus & Minivan Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Only 65 kilometres from the City of Rio de Janeiro, in the spectacular mountains of the Serra dos Orgaõs National Park is Petrópolis, the first and only Imperial City of the Americas.
Due to its mild climate, topography and exuberant vegetation, Emperor Don Pedro II build his Summer Palace in this city.
In this tour, we will visit the most important attractions such as:
The Old Quitandinha casino, a symbol of glamour and fun in the 1940s.
The Imperial Museum, once the Summer Residence of the Emperor, it has been transformed into the most important museum in Brazil.
The Cathedral of São Pedro de Alcantara impresses its visitors with the stained glasses and the neo-gothic architecture.
The Crystal Palace, a romantic present that Princess Isabel received from her husband.
Santos Dumont’s house reveals the eccentricity and genius of its owner, the father of aviation.
The Bohemia brewery (the first brewery in the country) could not be absent on this tour.
Como to visit Pretopolis with us!
Itinerary
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Pass By: Rio Alternative Tour – Private Tours, Rua da Passagem, 163 – Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 22090-031, Brazil
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