Rio de Janeiro Trip Overview
Visit Brazil’s Imperial City on this private, full-day tour to Petropolis, leaving from Rio de Janeiro. History is everywhere in this tropical mountain town — with palaces and churches dating back to Portuguese colonial times. Tour the city’s most famous places, including the Quitandinha Palace, the Imperial Museum, Crystal Palace, the curious House of 7 Errors and more. Wander the charming old streets, dotted with old-fashioned European-style houses. Top the day off with a visit the first brewery in Brazil, founded by German immigrants. See things at your own pace with your private guide. Roundtrip transportation is included.
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Duration: 7 to 8 hours
Starts: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Visit Brazil’s Imperial City on this private, full-day tour to Petropolis, leaving from Rio de Janeiro. History is everywhere in this tropical mountain town — with palaces and churches dating back to Portuguese colonial times. Tour the city’s most famous places, including the Quitandinha Palace, the Imperial Museum, Crystal Palace, the curious House of 7 Errors and more. Wander the charming old streets, dotted with old-fashioned European-style houses. Top the day off with a visit the first brewery in Brazil, founded by German immigrants. See things at your own pace with your private guide. Roundtrip transportation is included.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Quitandinha Palace Congress and Convention Center, Avenida Estados Unidos 2, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25651-050 Brazil
The former hotel casino built in the 1930s to become the most luxurious in South America. impressive architecture and gorgeous decoration inside.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Imperial Museum, Rua da Imperatriz 220 Centro, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25610-320 Brazil
Former summer house of the Royal Family, now a museum with a permanent exhibition of their furnitures, musical instruments, clothing, jewerly and more.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara, Rua Sao Pedro Alcantara 60, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25685-300 Brazil
The ‘Sao Pedro de Alcantara’ Metropolitan Cathedral, a French neo-Gothic style construction, where the remains of the former Emperor D. Pedro II and some members of the Royal Family are buried.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Casa De Petropolis / Casa Dos 7 Erros, Rua Ipiranga, 716, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25610-150 Brazil
The curious Casa de Petropolis, also known as “The House of 7 Errors” due to the unique facade. The decoration inside is amazing.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Centro Historico de Petropolis, Rua do Imperador, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25620-900 Brazil
An optional walk by the streets of the historic city center, perfect opportunity to see some beautiful and well preserved important houses from the imperial times and feel the atmosphere of the city.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cervejaria Bohemia, Rua Alfredo Pacha 166, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25685-210 Brazil
The first brewery of Brazil ! Perfect for lunch and beer tasting.
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Stop At: Crystal Palace, Rua Alfredo Pacha S/N 0, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25685-210 Brazil
The old winter gardened presented to Princess Isabel by her husband, during the Imperial times.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Parque Nacional da Serra dos Orgaos, Estrada do Bonfim Correas, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25730-010 Brazil
Beautiful drive to Petropolis through the forest !
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Casa Stefan Zweig, Rua Goncalves Dias 34, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25655-122 Brazil
Optional stop at the house where the famous writer Stefan Zweig lived with his wife, now a museum.
Duration: 20 minutes
