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Experience Petrópolis in a personalized and seamless way on a fully private tour designed around you.
✔ Private experience — only you and your group
✔ Designed for small private groups to ensure comfort and a better experience on mountain roads
✔ Dedicated guide, driver, and comfortable vehicle
✔ Led by specialized guides, carefully selected to provide a high-quality and in-depth historical experience
✔ Flexible itinerary tailored to your interests and pace
✔ A perfect mix of history, culture, and scenic beauty
✔ Relaxed day away from the busy city
Located just 1.5 hours from Rio, Petrópolis offers a unique glimpse into Brazil’s imperial past, with charming streets, European architecture, and a peaceful atmosphere.
This is not a standard tour — it’s a carefully designed experience combining comfort, flexibility, and local insight.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
I will contact you in advance via WhatsApp, so please make sure your phone number is correct.
Itinerary
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1Quitandinha Palace Congress and Convention Center
Visit the iconic Quitandinha Palace, once the largest casino in Latin America. ✔ Impressive 1940s architecture and design ✔ Beautiful lakeside setting and photo opportunities ✔ A glimpse into Brazil’s glamorous past
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Optional: Casa do Colono (Colonist House) Discover the lifestyle of the early European settlers who helped build Petrópolis. ✔ Historic house preserved from the German colonist period ✔ Insight into daily life, traditions, and local culture ✔ A simple yet meaningful glimpse into the city’s origins
50 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Imperial Museum
Visit the Imperial Museum, the former summer residence of Emperor Dom Pedro II. ✔ Explore the rooms, halls, and personal spaces of the Brazilian monarchy ✔ Learn about Brazil’s imperial history and royal legacy ✔ One of the most important historical landmarks in the country
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara
Visit São Pedro de Alcântara Cathedral, one of Petrópolis’ most beautiful landmarks. ✔ Impressive neo-Gothic architecture and symmetry ✔ Final resting place of Brazil’s imperial family ✔ A unique interior with remarkable details and atmosphere
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Optional: Casa dos 7 Erros (Petrópolis House) One of Petrópolis’ most surprising and unique hidden gems, open only on weekends. ✔ 19th-century mansion with original decor and European style ✔ Built by immigrant craftsmen with remarkable attention to detail ✔ A rare and authentic glimpse into the city’s past Available Friday to Sunday, depending on opening hours
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6KATZ CHOCOLATES CRISTAL
Optional Stop: Local Café Experience Enjoy a relaxing break at a traditional café in Petrópolis, inspired by European flavors and recipes. ✔ Great spot to rest and enjoy the atmosphere ✔ Excellent coffee and cappuccino options ✔ A pleasant pause during the day Optional stop, depending on your preferences and timing
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour will be in a private sedan car. We will pick you up at your hotel, the drive will be about 1 hour to Petropolis and another hour to come back. We also will stop one hour for lunch.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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