Petrópolis, the Imperial City
Description
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).
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Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
Picturesque residence built in 1918 that housed Santos Dumont, Brazilian inventor and aviation pioneer.
Bohemia is the first beer factory in Brazil and contains the most complete beer experience in Latin America.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Roundtrip transportation from the main hotels Rio de Janeiro's South Zone (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon) – if you’re not at one of the hotels in our pickup list, we will inform you the nearest pickup point Expected time: between 7:45 and 9:30am (departure) and 7:00pm (return) - subject to change according to the traffic conditions Pick-up from the hotel takes place before the start time of the activity. If you do not receive confirmation of your departure time, please contact us. -It is not recommended to book appointments on the same day as the tour, as the return time may vary according to the traffic conditions .
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(9)
If you are looking for a respite from the Rio heat, the "Imperial City" tour with C2Rio Tours & Travel is the ideal choice. Not only because of the destination, which looks like a bit of Germany in Brazil, but because of the warmth of the team. We booked the Petropolis day tour and it exceeded our expectations. From the start, the coordination with Ana Julia by WhatsApp was impeccable; we were confirmed the pick-up at our Copacabana hotel 24 hours in advance. One very positive detail: we saw that people staying in Barra de Tijuca were provided with an Uber to approach the meeting point, something that not all agencies do. Our guide, Thais, was a resounding 10. Although most spoke Portuguese, he took all the time to explain every detail in Spanish with a lot of patience and passion. Also special mention for our driver (a genius, very responsible behind the wheel). We visit: Views of Serra dos Órgãos National Park: The scenery on the climb is amazing. Quitandinha Palace (free admission): The perfect entrance to the city. Cathedral of San Pedro de Alcantara. Imperial Museum (entrance fee included with tour): The main course. The collection is very rich and includes the royal crown, the scepter and the king's cape. (Too bad the stables were closed, a reason to come back!). Crystal Palace Free time: Although Rua Teresa was closed for Sunday and we did not want to go to the craft brewery, Thais suggested excellent options. We opted for the Casa de Santos Dumont and sweetened up at the Chocolateria Katz, a total success! The combi was modern and comfortable. One detail I highlight is punctuality; the organization is so professional that they are watching every passenger on WhatsApp to make everything flow. The return was made very enjoyable thanks to the good vibe of the group and the safe driving of our driver (sorry I do not remember her name but very friendly also and responsible behind the wheel). I would definitely choose Thais and C2Rio again for an upcoming adventure.
Estimado Sergio, Muchas gracias por compartir una reseña tan detallada y afectuosa. Nos alegra saber que el tour a Petrópolis superó sus expectativas y que todo el proceso, desde la atención de Ana Julia hasta el profesionalismo de nuestra conductora, contribuyó a un día tan especial. Es fantástico saber que Thais hizo la experiencia aún más enriquecedora, explicando cada detalle en español y ofreciendo recomendaciones que marcaron la diferencia. Nuestro objetivo es justamente combinar organización, cercanía e información para que cada visitante disfrute lo mejor de la “Ciudad Imperial”. Gracias por su confianza y por la recomendación. Será un placer recibirlos nuevamente para nuevas aventuras en Río.
For people who like history this is an excellent choice. The agency Punctual and the guide well prepared.. always with a smile and good aptitude
Estimado Jose, Gracias por compartir su experiencia. Nos alegra saber que disfrutó la historia de Petrópolis y el excelente servicio de nuestro guía. Atentamente, - C2Rio Team
It was a súper nice tour, the tour guide Newton was very friendly and he share a lot of important information in the tour and he care about each member of the group
Dear passenger, We’re glad Newton made your tour special with care and great insights. Thanks for sharing your experience! Sincerely, - C2Rio Team
Great time with the best guide! (Newton) We visited Petropolis from Río de Janeiro, everything was very well planned and coordinate. Totally recommended!
Dear Sergio, Thank you for your kind review! We're glad you enjoyed Petropolis and appreciated Newton’s guidance. We hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable experience! Sincerely, – C2Rio Team
Excellent tour and congratulations to C2Rio Travel and Guia Marleide (Mari), she was extraordinary and to our driver GG. See you next time!!!
Prezado Passageiro, Agradecemos imensamente seu feedback! Ficamos felizes que tenha aproveitado o passeio. Esperamos revê-lo em breve. Atenciosamente, – C2Rio Team
I am so thankful to have taken this tour! Our tour guide, mama Cris was fantastic, knowledgeable, funny, kind, sweet, friendly and very caring. She took care of her tour group so well and bring firm on punctuality! The tour was so good and educational! I learnt much more about Brazil, Rio de Janeiro snd Pedro I Pedro II. Highly recommended! Book it, go and enjoy the trip! I hope you get Mana Cris! And our driver Pedro was so patient with us, making all the needed stops! Thank you for driving us safely uncle Pedro! despite the pouring rain going down the mountain to complete our journey back to Rio! I'm grateful!
The visit to Petropolis is a must. Not only is it a city steeped in history and wonderfully preserved, it is in a unique setting, nestled in the middle of nature and breathes incredible peace. An ideal visit to spend a different day near Rio de Janeiro. Monica, the guide, was the best thing that could have happened to us: not only does she know a lot, but she is also super clear explaining, organizing the times and was always at the group’s disposal. Lunch was very good.
There are no words to describe the outstanding experience we had thanks to Newton, the best guide ever. It was so much information about Brazilian royal history (and more) that we were afraid it could be an exam at the end of the tour!! Lol. We highly recommend this tour. It was totally stress free, it felt like visiting with a local family member. We loved it We are looking to go back in the near future and, of course, count on this guided ser ices. Newton the best guide ever!!
