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Petrópolis

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • 14 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Dive into the fascinating imperial history of Brazil with a small-group tour to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro. Also known as the Imperial City, Petrópolis was the summer residence of Brazil’s last emperor. Now a cultural and historical hotspot, this full-day tour includes visits to some of the city’s most important sights, like the summer palace, which is now a museum, as well as a chocolate store and a 19th-century brewery.
  • See all the highlights of Petrópolis and visit Brazil’s first brewery
  • Learn about Brazil’s fascinating cultural history with a full-day guided tour
  • Guaranteed small-group tour with a maximum of 14 travelers
  • Includes transportation, lunch, and entry fees (excluding Santos Dumont House)

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • Ticket for Casa de Santos Dumont

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation. The Meeting point is in front of Copacabana Palace hotel, but We can pick up you in your hotel or flat in Copacabana.

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Meeting point

  • Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

1

Quitandinha Palace Congress and Convention Center

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2

Fabrica de Chocolates Patrone

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3

Rua Teresa

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

4

Imperial Museum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

5

Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

6

Praca 14 Bis

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

7

Museu Casa de Santos Dumont

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

8

Crystal Palace

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

9

Cervejaria Bohemia

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Pushchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travellers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 44 travellers
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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Reviews

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Recommended

Abaham_M, Jan 2026
Beautiful place, full of brazilian history, with an european flavor. Fully recommended for the whole family.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much!

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-You will not receive a refund if you cancel.

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