Petrópolis Day Trip with Lunch

Tour Highlights

• Admire the memorabilia of the Imperial Museum, the former summer house of the Imperial Family
• Marvel at the neo-gothic architecture of the Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcantara
• Explore the grand garden area of the Quitandinha Palace

Tour Details

After pick up from Rio, relax on the 2-hour drive as you ascend into the hills towards Petrópolis, located 823 meters above sea level. Historic Petrópolis is famous for the period that Brazil was a monarchy, ruled by Dom Pedro II.

Start the tour with a stop at the Casa do Alemão. Located at the entrance to the city, the diner is famous for German sausage and croquettes. Next, marvel at the gardens outside the Quitandinha Palace.

Continue the tour at the Imperial Palace. Explore the interior of the palace, and see the original furniture, paintings, clothes, and jewelry used by the Royal Family in their former summer house. Next, revel at the neo-gothic architecture of the Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcantara.

Take photos at the Crystal Palace, once used as the princess’s private garden. After this, take a break and enjoy lunch at a buffet restaurant (if option selected). Otherwise, use your free time to wander.

See the Santos-Dumont House, the former home of the famous Brazilian inventor and aviator, from the outside. Finally, visit the Bohemia Brewery (if option selected) and learn the techniques of beer making in the region. Stop at the Casa de Chocolate Katz before returning to Rio de Janeiro.

Tour Include

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Botafogo, Flamengo, Catete, and Centro
• Entrance Fee to the Imperial Museum
• Multilingual Guide
• Visit to Bohemia Brewery (if option selected)
• Lunch (if option selected)

Tour Exclude

• Drinks and desserts
• Entrance fee to Quintandinha and Santos Dumont House

Important Notes

Know before you go

• This tour will take place rain or shine
• Pickup between 6:45am-9:30am according to hotel location. Contact local supplier to find out pickup time.

Meeting point

• Make sure to check your email for instructions and credentials to access the tour.

The tour is not suitable for

• Elderly and pregnant women