Explore the history and elegance of Petrópolis, Brazil’s Imperial City, on a private tour designed for travelers seeking culture, comfort, and exclusivity. This guided experience blends the city’s most iconic landmarks with engaging stories about the Brazilian Empire and the figures who shaped the nation’s history.
Your licensed guide, fluent in English and Spanish, leads the tour with deep historical insight and sensitivity. Transportation is provided in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle suited to your group size and equipped with bottled water for your convenience.
The itinerary includes the impressive Quitandinha Palace, the grand Imperial Museum, the ingenious Santos Dumont House,...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Photo stops at all attractions
Bottled water
Admission ticket to the Imperial Museum
Pick-up and drop-off at hotel or Airbnb (Zona Sul and Barra da Tijuca)
Round-trip transfer Rio-Petrópolis-Rio
Licensed bilingual tour guide (English/Spanish)
Admission ticket to the Santos Dumont House
Private, air-conditioned transportation
Lunch
Gratuities (optional)
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Built in the 1940s, the Quitandinha Palace impresses with its Norman and German half-timbered architecture, beautifully reflected in the lake that surrounds it. Originally opened as a luxury hotel and casino, it was a glamorous stage for grand social events and international celebrities. Today, it continues to captivate visitors with its majestic presence, historical charm, and memories of Petrópolis’ golden era.
1 hour and 45 minutes
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Imperial Museum
Once the summer residence of Brazil’s imperial family, the Imperial Museum preserves priceless treasures from 19th-century Brazilian history. Surrounded by gardens designed by Jean-Baptiste Binot and richly decorated halls, it houses the famous throne of Emperor Dom Pedro II, inviting visitors to step into the daily life and enduring legacy of the Brazilian monarchy.
2 hours and 15 minutes
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Museu Casa de Santos Dumont
Small yet ingenious, the house designed by Alberto Santos Dumont reveals the creative mind of the father of aviation. With unique and surprising architectural solutions, the space reflects the inventive spirit of the “14-Bis Man” and preserves personal belongings that bring visitors closer to the daily life of this remarkable Brazilian genius.
1 hour and 15 minutes
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Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara
In elegant French Neo-Gothic style, the Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcântara rises majestically in the heart of Petrópolis. Beyond the beauty of its stained-glass windows and sculptures, it houses the Imperial Mausoleum, where Emperor Dom Pedro II, Empress Teresa Cristina, and other members of the royal family rest. A landmark of faith, art, and history, it moves visitors with its grandeur and solemn beauty.
Explore the history and elegance of Petrópolis, Brazil’s Imperial City, on a private tour designed for travelers seeking culture, comfort, and exclusivity. This guided experience blends the city’s most iconic landmarks with engaging stories about the Brazilian Empire and the figures who shaped the nation’s history.
Your licensed guide, fluent in English and Spanish, leads the tour with deep historical insight and sensitivity. Transportation is provided in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle suited to your group size and equipped with bottled water for your convenience.
The itinerary includes the impressive Quitandinha Palace, the grand Imperial Museum, the ingenious Santos Dumont House,...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Photo stops at all attractions
Bottled water
Admission ticket to the Imperial Museum
Pick-up and drop-off at hotel or Airbnb (Zona Sul and Barra da Tijuca)
