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Petrópolis, the Imperial City

Location Rio de Janeiro, Southeast Brazil, Brazil
$60.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Take the road to the historic city of Petropolis, founded after an initiative of the emperor Dom Pedro II and known as the "Imperial City".

Pass by the "Palácio Quitandinha", a former casino-hotel from the 1940’s. Visit the Imperial Museum and learn more about the history of Brazil and of the imperial family. Observe the Crystal Palace, stage of great dinners and parties.

Get to know the São Pedro de Alcantara’s Cathedral, a beautiful monument with neo-gothic architecture where D. Pedro II, one of the Brazilian emperors, is buried.

Go to the Santos Dumont’s House (optional visit – tickets not included), a museum about the famous Brazilian inventor, considered one of the pioneers of aviation. Then, enjoy your free time as you wish: choose between a walk on Rua Teresa, famous by the big shopping area, or for Bohemia Brewery tour, and explore traditional Brazilian beer. The tour includes a break for lunch (options with and without meal included).

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Imperial Petropolis
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Roundtrip transfer from the main hotels at (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Flamengo) and Downtown
  • Entrance for Imperial Museum
  • Professional guide with live tour commentary in English, Spanish & Portuguese
  • Entrance for other attractions with optional visit, as Santos Dumont’s House

  • Quitandinha Palace Congress and Convention Center
    Historic former luxury resort hotel, considered one of the most impressive architectural monuments in Petrópolis. It was the largest hotel casino in Latin America as of its foundation.
  • Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara
    Cathedral built in Gothic Revival style church between 1884 and 1925. It is also the resting place of the last Emperor of Brazil, Dom Pedro II, and his family.
  • Imperial Museum
    The IMperial Museum is the former summer residence of Emperor Pedro II (reigned 1831–1889), which was built starting in 1845. The museum includes pieces of the monarchical past of Brazil
  • Palace originally dedicated to host exhibitions and events, opened in 1884. (pass by)
  • Picturesque residence built in 1918 that housed Santos Dumont, Brazilian inventor and aviation pioneer. (pass by)
  • Cervejaria Bohemia
    Bohemia is the first beer factory in Brazil and contains the most complete beer experience in Latin America.

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Petrópolis, the Imperial City

    Location Rio de Janeiro, Southeast Brazil, Brazil
    $60.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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