J
A thoroughly enjoyable day!
Alan 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.
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Petropolis Day Trip - by Alan Denis
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At a glance
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Price from
- $252 / person
- Location
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 2 reviews
- Languages
- PT, EN, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Rio Private Guide
Description
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.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 8:00 AM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 21
- Adult
- $252
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $504.
Larger groups pay less per person.
In demand: 16 of the next 26 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara
St.Peter of Alcantara Cathredral: neo gothic church that took almost a century to be totally build.
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace: build to be the botanical garden of the city, today holds diverse events.
Museu Casa de Santos Dumont
Santos Dumont House Museum: the only house Santos Dumont had in his entire life.
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Entrance fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Lunch
Pickup Locations & Times
My SUV can accommodate 6 passengers: 4 adults + 2 persons up to 1.50m tall. I need the full address of your accommodation! Pick-up and Drop-off at: - South zone of the city Rio de Janeiro. - Port of Rio de Janeiro.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
2 reviews
How it compares in Rio de Janeiro
- Starting price $252 is 62% above the typical $155 for tours of similar length in Rio de Janeiro
Excurgo comparison of 1,666 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
0+ days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Petropolis Day Trip - by Alan Denis take?
Petropolis Day Trip - by Alan Denis lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Petropolis Day Trip - by Alan Denis cost?
Prices start at $252 per person for this Rio de Janeiro experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $504. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Petropolis Day Trip - by Alan Denis run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 8:00 AM.
Does Petropolis Day Trip - by Alan Denis sell out?
It can: 16 of the next 26 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Petropolis Day Trip - by Alan Denis for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. My SUV can accommodate 6 passengers: 4 adults + 2 persons up to 1.50m tall. I need the full address of your accommodation! Pick-up and Drop-off at: - South zone of the city Rio de Janeiro. - Port of Rio de Janeiro. Pickup points include Hotel Bariloche, Suite Santa Teresa.
What languages is Petropolis Day Trip - by Alan Denis offered in?
The experience is available in PT, EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is Petropolis Day Trip - by Alan Denis worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 2 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Rio Private Guide.
Reviews(2)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
J
A thoroughly enjoyable day!
Alan 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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