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Petropolis, the Imperial City

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Overview

Duration

Languages

Portuguese, English, Spanish

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

Take the road to the historic city of Petropolis, founded after an initiative of the emperor Dom Pedro II and known as the "Imperial City".

Pass by the "Palácio Quitandinha", a former casino-hotel from the 1940’s. Visit the Imperial Museum and learn more about the history of Brazil and of the imperial family. Observe the Crystal Palace, stage of great dinners and parties.

Get to know the São Pedro de Alcantara’s Cathedral, a beautiful monument with neo-gothic architecture where D. Pedro II, one of the Brazilian emperors, is buried.

Go to the Santos Dumont’s House (optional visit – tickets not included), a museum about the famous Brazilian inventor, considered one of the pioneers of aviation. Then, enjoy your free time as you wish: choose between a walk on Rua Teresa, famous by the big shopping area, or for Bohemia Brewery tour, and explore traditional Brazilian beer. The tour includes a break for lunch (options with and without meal included).

What to remember

Important info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What's included

Professional guide with live tour commentary in English, Spanish & Portuguese. Entrance for Imperial Museum. Roundtrip transfer from the main hotels at (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Flamengo) and Downtown

What's not included

Entrance for other attractions with optional visit, as Santos Dumont’s House

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

C2Rio Tours & Travel

Meeting Point

Roundtrip transportation from the main hotels Rio de Janeiro's South Zone (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Flamengo) and Downtown – if you’re not at one of the hotels in our pickup list, we will inform you the nearest pickup point
Expected time: between 7:45 and 9:30am (departure) and 7:00pm (return) - subject to change according to the traffic conditions

Pick-up from the hotel takes place before the start time of the activity. If you do not receive confirmation of your departure time, please contact us.

-It is not recommended to book appointments on the same day as the tour, as the return time may vary according to the traffic conditions .