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Event Info

Days: Tues, Thurs, Sat
Times: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Duration: 08 hours
Type: Regular
Activity Level: Low

Petropolis Day Trip

$1.00

To book your Petropolis Day Trip, please select your desired date below and amount of people in your party. If you do not see your date, email info@rioallaccess.com. All prices are in US$. Please keep in mind that some special dates like Carnival, Christmas and other major Brazilian holidays may have an additional surcharge.

SKU: N/A Categories: Cultural Tours, rio 2016, Tours

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

Event Name

Petropolis Day Trip

Event Description

Full-day guided tour from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis, also known as the Imperial City
Discover royal memorabilia, jewels and historical artifacts at the Imperial Museum
Visit St Peter of Alcantara Cathedral and observe royal burial sites
Stand amazed inside the glass-and-steel solarium of the Crystal Palace
Upgrade and take a tour of Cervejaria Bohemia (entrance fee and beer tasting included)
Museum entrance fee and round-trip transport from most Rio de Janeiro hotels included

Why Should You Go?

Visit the city of Petropolis, called the Imperial City since the Emperor Pedro II.

Description of Petropolis Day Trip:

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.

Includes:

Guided tour
Entrance fee to the Imperial Museum
Hotel pickup and drop off

Excludes:

Gratuities (optional)
Food and drinks
Entrance fee to Crystal Palace

Important Tour Info:

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.

Covid-19 Safety Measures:

Measures taken to make sure all guests are safe:

Mandatory use of masks for drivers, guides and guests.
Hand Sanitizers available to team and guests inside the vehicles.
Social Distancing in vehicles through reduced capacity
Enhanced cleaning on vehicles before, during and after service.
Team training on the World Health Organization guidelines.
Team training on refraining from work under any symptoms of the Flu or COVID-19 or after being in touch with someone that tested positive for the virus.
Constant monitoring of Staff’s Health

Pickup Info:

The exact time you will be picked up will be on your travel voucher and it all depends on the location of your hotel.

Event Gallery

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Event Location

Venue:
Petrópolis

Address:

, Petrópolis, BR-RJ, BR,

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.

Event Info

Petropolis Day Trip

Petropolis Day Trip

Event Description

Why Should You Go?

Description of Petropolis Day Trip:

Includes:

Excludes:

Important Tour Info:

Covid-19 Safety Measures:

Pickup Info:

Event Gallery

Venue: Petrópolis

Venue:
Petrópolis