8-Hour Tour of the Imperial City of Petropolis
Highlights
Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro
architectural, cultural, museums
Private Tour
8 Hours
Easy
English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Languages
English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Description
Embark on a heritage journey in the imperial city of Petropolis to learn about its history, culture and architecture. Start with capturing the mesmerizing beauty of Quitandinha, and visit the beautiful Crystal Palace. Explore the House of Santos Dumont and the Imperial Museum to get a deeper insight into the Brazilian monarchy, including the chance to see the Emperor's crown.
Itinerary
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Petropolis Imperial City
- Meet the tour guide, who will pick you up from the hotel and drive towards the mountains of Orgãos to the city of Petrópolis.
- Make the first stop in the old casino hotel, Quitandinha, for photos (external visit). It is the largest and most exquisite casino hotel in Latin America and has an architectural style that uses Hollywood Rococo (internally) and Norman-French (externally).
- Follow the banks of the Piabanha River towards the city center, where the Imperial Palace, public buildings, commerce and services are.
- Visit the Imperial Museum, the cathedral and the Crystal Palace. Start in the gardens around the palace, built by the Parisian landscaper Jean Baptiste Binot. With about 100 species of trees and flowers coming from more than 15 regions of the world (Mexico, Japan, India, Ecuador, China, Australia, Madagascar, among others) and French grass, the gardens still preserve the lines of the landscape, both in relation to the beds and the arrangement of plant species. And the museum's collection consists of pieces linked to the Brazilian monarchy, including a collection of objects and furniture from Orleans and Bragança, including the emperor's crown.
- Walk through the imperial streets to arrive at the Cathedral of San Pedro de Alcantar. Have lunch (not included)
- Continue to the house of Santos Dumont, known as The Enchanted, a museum located in the municipality of Petrópolis.
- Return to Rio de Janeiro.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.