Petropolis City Tour
Highlights
Petrópolis
photography, historical, sightseeing
Group Tour
8 Hours
Easy
English, Portuguese, Spanish
Description
The Imperial city of Petropolis is located in Mountainous Region of Rio de Janeiro (68 km / 42 miles - around 1 hour drive).
Frequented since the 19th century by the emperor Dom Pedro I, and the Royal family. Since then, during the summer, the city became the capital of the Empire of Brazil, with the change of the entire court.
Quiet and charming streets make the tour very pleasant! The mild climate, historic buildings and preserved Atlantic Forest are major tourist attractions.
Located among the forested mountains of Serra dos Orgaos, the imperial city, is a very well-known and visited winter vacation spot in the Mountainous region of Rio.
The city has an excellent tourist and gastronomic structure.
* Availability: tuesday to saturday.
Itinerary
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Quitandinha Palace
Meet the tour guide at an agreed-upon location and visit the following places:
- Quitandinha Palace, (was the largest hotel-casino in South America - - optional inside tour) .
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Sao Pedro de Alcantara Cathedral
- Sao Pedro de Alcantara Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Petrópolis, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Petrópolis.
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Imperial Museum
- Imperial Museum, historical-thematic of the Brazilian monarchy.
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Santos Dumont House
- Santos Dumont House, one of the pioneers of aviation.
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Cristal Palace
- Crystal Palace, commissioned in 1884 by Count d'Eu for his wife.
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Bohemia Brewery
- Bohemia Brewery, (the first beer factory ever established in Brazil - optional Beer Tour)
What's Included
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Know Before You Go
What To Bring
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.