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Private Petrópolis Day Trip from Rio: Imperial City & History

By FabytourguideRJ
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 1,927 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Experience Petrópolis in a personalized and seamless way on a fully private tour designed around you.

✔ Private experience — only you and your group
✔ Designed for small private groups to ensure comfort and a better experience on mountain roads
✔ Dedicated guide, driver, and comfortable vehicle
✔ Led by specialized guides, carefully selected to provide a high-quality and in-depth historical experience
✔ Flexible itinerary tailored to your interests and pace
✔ A perfect mix of history, culture, and scenic beauty
✔ Relaxed day away from the busy city

Located just 1.5 hours from Rio, Petrópolis offers a unique glimpse into Brazil’s imperial past, with charming streets, European architecture, and a peaceful atmosphere.

This is not a standard tour — it’s a carefully designed experience combining comfort, flexibility, and local insight.

Activity location

  • Quitandinha Palace Congress and Convention Center
    • Avenida Estados Unidos 2
    • 25651-050, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Quitandinha Palace Congress and Convention Center
    • Avenida Estados Unidos 2
    • 25651-050, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Private Petrópolis Day Trip from Rio: Imperial City & History in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Tue 8:30-11:30
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
RM 1,927.49 x 1 AdultRM 1,927.49
Total
Price is RM 1,927.49

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transportation
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tickets are included
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Licensed Tour Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour will be in a private sedan car. We will pick you up at your hotel, the drive will be about 1 hour to Petropolis and another hour to come back. We also will stop one hour for lunch.

Activity itinerary

Quitandinha Palace Congress and Convention Center

  • 1h 30m
Visit the iconic Quitandinha Palace, once the largest casino in Latin America. ✔ Impressive 1940s architecture and design ✔ Beautiful lakeside setting and photo opportunities ✔ A glimpse into Brazil’s glamorous past

Casa do Colono Museum

  • 50m
Optional: Casa do Colono (Colonist House) Discover the lifestyle of the early European settlers who helped build Petrópolis. ✔ Historic house preserved from the German colonist period ✔ Insight into daily life, traditions, and local culture ✔ A simple yet meaningful glimpse into the city’s origins

Imperial Museum

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the Imperial Museum, the former summer residence of Emperor Dom Pedro II. ✔ Explore the rooms, halls, and personal spaces of the Brazilian monarchy ✔ Learn about Brazil’s imperial history and royal legacy ✔ One of the most important historical landmarks in the country

Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara

  • 30m
Visit São Pedro de Alcântara Cathedral, one of Petrópolis’ most beautiful landmarks. ✔ Impressive neo-Gothic architecture and symmetry ✔ Final resting place of Brazil’s imperial family ✔ A unique interior with remarkable details and atmosphere

Casa De Petropolis / Casa Dos 7 Erros

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Optional: Casa dos 7 Erros (Petrópolis House) One of Petrópolis’ most surprising and unique hidden gems, open only on weekends. ✔ 19th-century mansion with original decor and European style ✔ Built by immigrant craftsmen with remarkable attention to detail ✔ A rare and authentic glimpse into the city’s past Available Friday to Sunday, depending on opening hours

KATZ CHOCOLATES CRISTAL

  • 30m
Optional Stop: Local Café Experience Enjoy a relaxing break at a traditional café in Petrópolis, inspired by European flavors and recipes. ✔ Great spot to rest and enjoy the atmosphere ✔ Excellent coffee and cappuccino options ✔ A pleasant pause during the day Optional stop, depending on your preferences and timing

Location

Activity location

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    Quitandinha Palace Congress and Convention Center
    • Avenida Estados Unidos 2
    • 25651-050, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Quitandinha Palace Congress and Convention Center
    • Avenida Estados Unidos 2
    • 25651-050, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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