Petropolis Tour
Description
Early in the morning, we'll collect you from your hotel in Rio to start our trip to Brazil’s royal past. After a bus journey of approximately an hour and a half, we'll arrive in Petropolis, located some 40 miles outside the metropolis.
Once there, we'll take a guided tour to discover the most iconic monuments of the Imperial city, which was the summer residence of the Brazilian royal family during the 19th century and was constructed under the order of Pedro II in homage to his father Pedro I.
We'll see the Imperial Museum, which used to be the house of the Brazilian Imperial Family. Here, we'll go inside for a tour to see the clothing, furniture and jewelry of the Orleans-Bragança Family.
In addition, we'll encounter other beautiful sites, such as the Palace of Crystal, a majestic glass structure with an iron frame and in which the city’s last slaves were liberated in 1888. You'll also see the Cathedral of Saint Peter and Quitandinha Palace, the biggest in Brazil and one of the biggest in Latin America. You'll love it!
After having delved into the history of Brazil, you'll have your own free time to eat and explore the majestic buildings before we return to Rio de Janeiro between 6 and 8 pm.
Tour with lunch
When making the reservation, you can choose the option of food with the tour. At the end of the tour of Petropolis, we'll offer a free buffet lunch so that you can regain your strength.
Tour with lunch & beer tasting
You also have the option of reserving the tour with lunch and a tasting in the Cervejaria Bohemia brewery, which was founded in 1853 by the German Henrique Kremer. There you'll learn how the first Pilsner lager in Brazil was made.
Hotel pickup
The tour includes pickup from hotels in the south zone (Leblon, Ipanema, Botafogo, Flamengo) and the downtown area of Rio de Janeiro. If you're staying in other areas, please let us know in order to determine a new meeting point.
Please note
The itinerary could be affected during Carnival celebrations, in which case we'll contact you to inform you of possible changes.
More Information
Duration
10 - 12h.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop–off
English–speaking guide
Ticket to the Imperial Museum
Food (depending on selection)
Beer tasting (depending on selection)
Not included
Drinks
When to book?
You can book up until 12 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
Provider
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Europa Tours
Corporate name: ETOURBRAZIL DMC LTD
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Will we have time to book another trip on the same day?
A - We recommend that you don't book anything else for the same day due to possible delays caused by traffic.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
