Petropolis Tour
Tour Details
Early in the morning, we’ll meet at your hotel in Rio and set off on a journey into Brazil’s imperial past. After a bus ride of about 2 hours, we’ll arrive in Petrópolis, located 68 kilometers from the city.
Once there, we’ll take a guided tour to discover the most iconic landmarks of this imperial city, which served as the summer residence of the royal family in the 19th century. It was built under the orders of Dom Pedro II as a tribute to his father, Dom Pedro I.
We’ll visit the Imperial Museum, the former residence of the Brazilian Imperial Family, where we’ll explore its rooms and admire clothing, furniture, and jewels belonging to the Orleans and Braganza families.
We’ll also see fascinating sites such as the Crystal Palace, an iron and glass structure where the last slaves of the city were freed in 1888. In addition, we’ll admire São Pedro Cathedral and the Quitandinha Palace, the largest palace in Brazil and one of the biggest in Latin America.
After immersing ourselves in Brazilian history, you’ll have free time for lunch and to stroll among the city’s elegant buildings before returning to Rio de Janeiro. The total duration of the excursion is around 10 hours.
Tour + Lunch
When booking, you can choose the option that includes lunch. If you select this option, after the guided tour of Petrópolis we’ll enjoy a delicious buffet lunch to recharge.
Lunch + Bohemia Brewery Visit
You can also book the tour with lunch and a visit to the Bohemia Brewery. Founded in 1853 by the German Henrique Kremer, this visit will allow you to learn how Brazil’s first Pilsen beer was produced.
This option is only available from Thursday to Sunday.
Pickup Info
The tour includes pickup from hotels in the South Zone (Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Leme, Botafogo, and Flamengo) and from some established meeting points in downtown Rio de Janeiro. If you’re staying in another area, please let us know so we can arrange an alternative meeting point.
Please Note
The order of the visits may vary depending on the day, weather conditions, or other external factors, although all the places mentioned will always be included. The itinerary may also be affected during Carnival celebrations; if this happens, we’ll contact you to inform you of any changes.
More Information
Duration
10 - 12h.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop–off
English–speaking guide
Ticket to the Imperial Museum
Food (depending on selection)
Beer tasting (depending on selection)
Not included
Drinks
When to book?
You can book up until 18 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability conditions
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Will we have time to book another trip on the same day?
A - We recommend that you don't book anything else for the same day due to possible delays caused by traffic.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Europa Tours Corporate name: ETOURBRAZIL DMC LTD Registered Office: Flat 28 Stanbury Court, 99, London, United Kingdom Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): 12538512 Contact information Email: comercial@riocariocatour.com.br Phone: +55 21 98806-5075
If you have any other questions please contact us.