Private Tour
Petropolis Day Trip - by Alan Denis
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
70km away from Rio, Petropolis has a totally different atmosphere and architecture from Rio. The city was founded by D. Peter II, and it used to be the summer city of royal family.
Petropolis has a unique architectural ensemble, such as the Quitandinha Palace, the St. Peter's Cathedral of Alcantara, the Crystal Palace, the Santos Dumont Hous, the Imperial Museum, and many colonial houses in the historical center.
Feel in Europe!
- Pick-up at your place (in the south or central zone).
- Quitandinha Palace: visit the garden of the once biggest hotel casino of South America.
- Imperial Museum: used to be the summer house of the imperial family.
- St. Peter of Alcantara Cathedral: exotic neo-gothic architecture.
- Stop for lunch in a delicious portuguese restaurant.
- Crystal Palace: built to be Princess Isabel's botanical garden, today it hosts exhibitions and events.
- Santos Dumont house: where santos dumont lived years before he die.
- Drop-off at your place.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Sesc Quitandinha Cultural Center
Quitandinha Palace: visit the garden of the once biggest hotel casino of South America.
Imperial Museum
Imperial Museum: summer house of the royal family.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Entrance fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Pickup points
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Petropolis Day Trip - by Alan Denis
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Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A thoroughly enjoyable day!
jeffreyh32,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alan gave us a very good tour, including finding us a delicious lunch. He is very friendly and interactive and his English is excellent. We would certainly book him again upon returning to Rio.
A thoroughly enjoyable day!
Jeffrey H,Dec 6, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00Alan gave us a very good tour, including finding a delicious lunch. He is very friendly and interactive and his English is excellent. We would certainly book him again upon returning to Rio.
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