Rio de Janeiro Trip Overview
This tour is for you who enjoy mountain regions with always cool climate and surrounded by green hills with unique silhouettes. The city of Petrópolis is located on the top of Serra da Estrela in the state of Rio de Janeiro, at 845 meters of altitude, it mixes and combines the past and present with the charm of buildings from the imperial period and the exuberant nature of Serra dos Órgãos. Turistando RJ takes you to discover several landmarks of the Imperial City starting with its own route passing by the ascent in the Serra de Petrópolis with a privileged view from above. Upon arrival in the city, we will visit the Casa do Alemão, Quitandinha Palace, Imperial Palace, Cathedral of São Pedro de Alcântara, Crystal Palace, Chocolate House Katz, Santos Dumont House, Bohemia Brewery (with free tasting) and Soberano Restaurant.
Additional Info
Duration: 10 to 12 hours
Starts: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
This tour is for you who enjoy mountain regions with always cool climate and surrounded by green hills with unique silhouettes. The city of Petrópolis is located on the top of Serra da Estrela in the state of Rio de Janeiro, at 845 meters of altitude, it mixes and combines the past and present with the charm of buildings from the imperial period and the exuberant nature of Serra dos Órgãos. Turistando RJ takes you to discover several landmarks of the Imperial City starting with its own route passing by the ascent in the Serra de Petrópolis with a privileged view from above. Upon arrival in the city, we will visit the Casa do Alemão, Quitandinha Palace, Imperial Palace, Cathedral of São Pedro de Alcântara, Crystal Palace, Chocolate House Katz, Santos Dumont House, Bohemia Brewery (with free tasting) and Soberano Restaurant.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Casa do Alemão, Estrada – Av. Ayrton Senna, 927 – Quitandinha, Petrópolis – RJ, 25650-340, Brazil
Get to know the famous Casa do Alemão, and a tourist spot is a great place to delight in its cuisine.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Quitandinha Palace Congress and Convention Center, Avenida Estados Unidos 2, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25651-050 Brazil
Get to know the Brazilian Palace, located in the Quitandinha neighborhood in the south of Petrópolis. It was built from 1941 to be the largest casino hotel in South America.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Imperial Museum, R. da Imperatriz, 220 – Centro, Petrópolis – RJ, 25610-320, Brazil
The Imperial Museum, popularly known as the Imperial Palace, is a historical-themed museum located in the historic center of the city of Petrópolis, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is housed in the former Summer Palace of the Brazilian Emperor Dom Pedro II.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara, Rua Sao Pedro Alcantara 60, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25685-300 Brazil
São Pedro de Alcântara Cathedral is located in Petrópolis, a mountain town in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is dedicated to São Pedro de Alcântara, patron of the city, of Brazil, and of the Brazilian Monarchy.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Crystal Palace, Rua Alfredo Pacha S/N 0, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25685-210 Brazil
The Crystal Palace is located in the city of Petrópolis, in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Opened in 1884, the palace was initially built to house agricultural exhibitions, but today houses exhibitions and events.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: KATZ CHOCOLATES CRISTAL, R. Dezesseis de Março, 325 – Loja 03 – Centro, Petrópolis – RJ, 25620-040, Brazil
Get to know the Chocolate House with products and chocolates of all kinds.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Museu Casa de Santos Dumont, Rua do Encanto, 22 _ Centro Próximo ao Relógio das Flores, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25685-081 Brazil
Santos Dumont House Museum, better known as A Encantada, is located in the municipality of Petrópolis, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Santos Dumont’s home in Petrópolis is a picturesque residence inlaid in a steep town built in 1918.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cervejaria Bohemia, Rua Alfredo Pacha 166, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25685-210 Brazil
Learn about the history of Cervejaria Bohemia and its snacks and drinks that last for generations.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Soberano Grill, R. Nilo Peçanha, 23 – Centro, Petrópolis – RJ, 25620-020, Brazil
Have lunch in the magnificent Sovereign Restaurant.
Duration: 1 hour
