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- Portuguese
- English
- Spanish
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).
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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 .
Itinerary
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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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
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
50 minutes • Admission ticket included -
(Pass by)
Palace originally dedicated to host exhibitions and events, opened in 1884.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Picturesque residence built in 1918 that housed Santos Dumont, Brazilian inventor and aviation pioneer.
Admission ticket free -
4
Bohemia is the first beer factory in Brazil and contains the most complete beer experience in Latin America.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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