Private Tour
Private Petropolis Imperial City Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro
Overview
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Come on a fantastic, approximately 7-hour, private day tour to Petropolis from Rio de Janeiro. Your group of up to 4 people will meet with your guide when picked up from your hotel to see sites such as the Imperial Museum, the Cathedral and Crystal Palace. This tour can be customized to your liking as it is your own private tour.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
A maximum of 4 people per booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Sesc Quitandinha Cultural Center
A wonderful building. Used to be the largest hotel cassino in South America.
Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara
The most beautiful church in the region. Aneo-Gothic construction.
What‘s Included
Private vehicle
Bottled water
All the entrance fees
Private driver/guide
Comfortable vehicle for up to 4 people
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Food and drinks
Pickup points
Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
Avenida Atlantica 1020 Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Internacional Airport
Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Options
Top Tour
Extra stop on the way back: Stop at Leblon Lookout Point for pictures or even a caipirinha if you wish. Our treat! Great views of Leblon and Ipanema.
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Pickup included
Private Petropolis Day Tour from Rio de Janeiro
Pickup included
Reviews
26 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
individual and interesting trip into history
kaichristopherr,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a wonderful Trip from Rio to Petropolis. Very interesting facts about the history of the City and the former Empire of Brasil. The tour guide Flavio was very helpful and friendly.
Beautiful Town
ElizabethA716,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Petropolis is a beautiful town well worth the trip.
Go with Flavio
ColoradoBuoy,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed Flavio, and would do another tour with him. His English is very good due to living in New Zealand. He knows history and shares just the right amount of it. We felt very safe with him, even with our 4 suitcases in the car for the day. Petropolis was not a killer destination, but we’re glad we did it - different from Rio, and quite historic. Don’t hesitate using Flavio for Rio, Petropolis, or Buzios. BTW his new car had 345 total kilometers on it, and was comfortable.
Great time.
P9121FUraymondw,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Flavio was a great guide. Very knowledgeable, very nice personality, great driver. A joy to spend the day with!!
Absolutely do this!
CamanoIsleTraveller,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed exploring the highlights of Petropolis especially the Royal Palace. But most of all we loved the conversations with our guide Flavio about life here in Brazil. He is a history buff and provides context for what we saw. He was also happy to answer our myriad of questions about life as a Brazilian. His English skills are excellent and he is easy to understand.
5 stars is not enough for this tour. Excellent
N5099CPtinas,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a wonderful experience. It was rainy and a few days before there had been terrible flooding in Petropolis. I was concerned and considered cancelling until our guide/owner of tour company showed up. He made me feel at ease with the rain situation. He has been a tour guide for over 20 years in New Zealand and now Brazil (where he is from). He speaks very good English so was easy to understand. I had some issues with my knee and he made accommodations for me. I would highly recommend this tour and any others by this company.
An excellent way to see and learn more about Petrópolis!
jont301,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Spent the day on a private tour of Petrólopolis, learning more about Brazil's history and culture. Our guide, Flavio, was an excellent host and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend taking a part of a day to go on this tour!
Wonderful
wilfreda20152015,Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such an amazing tour and guide!! my son and l love this tour so much, better than Rio.. the place is old world,quaint and you can stroll around safely.. the old houses are grand.. and we have the best knowledgeable guide Favio.. l highly recommend him even for Rio tour..
Quiet and cultural tour in Petrópolis
Edson A,Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful tour on a sunny day in Petrópolis, the guide was very kind and professional serving us in the best way and helped us with his great knowledge of the place and history which provided a complete experience.
Petropolis a beautiful city
paolacL1511AP,Apr 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice trip Petropolis beautiful, city I loved. Christine guide very professional, friendly and taught us the History of Petropolis and its beautiful museum, excellent food. I have been to several tours in Brazil and this was the best. I am from Chile and recommend it.
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