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Tues, Thurs, Sat
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Days: Tues, Thurs, Sat
Times: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Duration: 08 hours
Type: Regular
Activity Level: Low
Visit the city of Petropolis, called the Imperial City since the Emperor Pedro II.
The city of Petropolis is located 60 km away from Rio and has been called the Imperial City since the times of the Emperor Pedro II. Settled by the Germans, Petropolis keeps the memory of Brazilian history alive with its buildings and charming streets.
This tour starts with the visit to the Imperial Museum, which has been the summer residence of the Emperor D. Pedro II, and keeps furniture and objects such as the crown of gold, pearls and diamonds used by D. Pedro I and D. Pedro II.
The tour will continue on to the Gothic Cathedral where Princess Isabel was buried along with the tombstones of D. Pedro II and his wife. From there you will see the Crystal Palace, built in France and mounted in Brazil, destined to shelter exhibitions and great parties promoted by Princess Isabel.
Keep in mind that this is a regular tour with other tourists so the bus will be picking up and dropping off people in different hotels. If you would like to avoid picking up and dropping off other passengers, please ask for the last meeting point location when calling to reconfirm or when selecting your pick up point. You can also choose our Private Tour Options.
Please note the departure times for this tour vary by date with special departure times during Carnival as there are street closures during this time.
Once you book your tour, you will receive an email with your tour confirmation. We will also send you your travel voucher within 24 hours after purchasing your tour.
Please keep in mind that regular tours have a minimum and maximum number of people. If we can not confirm the tour for your date and alternative dates do not work, we will provide you with a full refund.
Measures taken to make sure all guests are safe:
The exact time you will be picked up will be on your travel voucher and it all depends on the location of your hotel.
Description:
Petrópolis, also known as The Imperial City of Brazil, is a municipality in the state of Rio de Janeiro, at a distance of 68 km from the state capital. Nestled among the forested hills of the Serra dos Órgãos, in the valley of the Quitandinha and Piabanha rivers, Petrópolis is a popular winter holiday spot. Besides the climate and surroundings, the main attraction is the former Summer Palace of the second Brazilian emperor, which is now the Imperial Museum, specializing in Imperial history and memorabilia.