Discover Petropolis and its Hidden Gems with our Private Tour
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the elegance and grandeur of Brazil's Imperial City on a private, full-day tour to Petropolis from Rio de Janeiro. With your own personal guide, you'll explore the city's most famous landmarks, including the opulent Quitandinha Palace, the Imperial Museum (former summer residence of the Royal Family), the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the intriguing and exquisite House of 7 Errors.
As you wander the picturesque streets lined with European-style houses, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the city's past and its significance in Brazilian history. With roundtrip transportation included, this private tour offers a seamless and stress-free way to discover the beauty, charm, and history of Petropolis.
Don't miss this chance to immerse yourself in the culture and elegance of Brazil's Imperial past.
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Petrópolis Private Tour
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What's included in Discover Petropolis and its Hidden Gems with our Private Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Quitandinha Palace Congress and Convention Center
Our first stop is the Quitandinha Palace, a former hotel-casino with impressive architecture and gorgeous decoration inside.
Imperial Museum
Former summer house of the Royal Family, now a museum with a permanent exhibition of their furnitures, musical instruments, clothing, jewerly and more.
Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara
The 'Sao Pedro de Alcantara' Metropolitan Cathedral, a French neo-Gothic style construction, where the remains of the former Emperor D. Pedro II and some members of the Royal Family are buried.
Inclusions
- Tickets for the listed attractions
- Pickup and drop-off in Rio and Petropolis: hotels, airports, seaport, you say where!
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Roundtrip to Petropolis (for customers staying in Rio)
- Tour Guide
- Complimentary bottled water
- 'On the fly' adaptations: change the itinerary during the tour to match your wishes.
- Food and Drinks
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We do not operate this tours on Mondays because all the attractions are closed.
- Exclusive access to the 'Casa dos 7 Erros' (House of 7 Errors) 'off-limits' second floor. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only.
- The House of 7 Errors only opens Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. We will visit the outside on the other days.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
We will pick you up at any hotel, Airbnb, airport, seaport or any other place of your convenience in Rio de Janeiro and Petropolis. If your pick-up place is not listed, please inform it when booking. Also, for airport pickup please inform the arrival flight details; for seaport pickup please inform cruise ship information The drop-off at the end of the tour is also included.
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Part of this tour is done by foot, so light clothes, comfortable shoes and sunblock are recommended.
