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By Nattrip - Tourism, Ecotourism and Adventure in Rio de Janeiro

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Free cancellation available
Price is €59 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 11h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Dive into a piece of Brazilian history on this full day tour to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro. Learn about the history and heritage of this city and visit the famous attractions, including the Dom Pedro II Summer Residence, Imperial Museum, Crystal Palace, Santos Dumont House and Tereza Street.

Activity location

  • Crystal Palace
    • Rua Alfredo Pacha S/N 0,
    • 25685-210, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Crystal Palace
    • Rua Alfredo Pacha S/N 0,
    • 25685-210, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Day Trip to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro

  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
    11h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€57.06 x 2 Adults€114.12
Paid at activity€3.20
Total
Price is €117.32
Until Fri, 13 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Return transport from selected hotels in Rio’s South Zone and City centre.
  • Inclusions
    Visit to St. Peter of Alcântara Cathedral and the Imperial Mausoleum.
  • Inclusions
    Guided visit to Crystal Palace
  • Inclusions
    Lunch at local restaurant.
  • Inclusions
    Exterior visit to Quitandinha.
  • Inclusions
    Stop at a traditional chocolate shop.
  • Inclusions
    Free time for shopping on Rua Teresa.
  • Inclusions
    Guided visit to Emperor Dom Pedro II summer residence and Imperial Museum admission.
  • Inclusions
    Stop at the Santos Dumont House Museum, with admission paid separately
  • Inclusions
    Visits to the Flower Clock and Liberty Square.
  • Inclusions
    Licensed bilingual guide throughout the tour.
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off outside the designated service area.
  • Exclusions
    Service charge
  • Exclusions
    Purchases at the shops and chocolate shop.
  • Exclusions
    Drinks and desserts.
  • Exclusions
    Admission to the Santos Dumont House Museum.

Know before you book

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • It is recommended that you bring a light snack, water, sun cream and insect repellent
    • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
    • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is cancelled, you will not be entitled to a refund.

Activity itinerary

Crystal Palace

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
place where Princess Isabel used to host parties and feasts

Imperial Museum

  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
Go to Emperor Dom Pedro II's summer residence and the Imperial Museum

Centro Historico de Petropolis (Pass by)

The city of Petrópolis was founded by initiative of Emperor Dom Pedro II and is often called the Imperial City. With pleasant climate, it has several touristic and cultural attractions, historical buildings and lush vegetation.

Museu Casa de Santos Dumont

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Visit the house-museum of the aviation pioneer Santos Dumont

Rua Santa Teresa

  • 30m
Location where you can buy souvenirs and local handicrafts

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Crystal Palace
    • Rua Alfredo Pacha S/N 0,
    • 25685-210, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Crystal Palace
    • Rua Alfredo Pacha S/N 0,
    • 25685-210, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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