Discover Petropolis and its Hidden Gems with our Private Tour

Visit Brazil's Imperial City on this private, full-day tour to Petropolis, leaving from Rio de Janeiro. History is everywhere in this tropical mountain town — with palaces and churches dating back to Portuguese colonial times. Tour the city's most famous places, including the Quitandinha Palace, the Imperial Museum, Crystal Palace, the curious House of 7 Errors and more. Wander the charming old streets, dotted with old-fashioned European-style houses. Top the day off with a visit the first brewery in Brazil, founded by German immigrants. See things at your own pace with your private guide. Roundtrip transportation is included.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Quitandinha Palace Congress and Convention Center, Avenida Estados Unidos 2, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25651-050 Brazil

Our first stop is the Quitandinha Palace, a former hotel-casino with impressive architecture and gorgeous decoration inside.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Imperial Museum, Rua da Imperatriz 220 Centro, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25610-320 Brazil

Former summer house of the Royal Family, now a museum with a permanent exhibition of their furnitures, musical instruments, clothing, jewerly and more.

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes

Stop At: Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara, Rua Sao Pedro Alcantara 60, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25685-300 Brazil

The 'Sao Pedro de Alcantara' Metropolitan Cathedral, a French neo-Gothic style construction, where the remains of the former Emperor D. Pedro II and some members of the Royal Family are buried.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Centro Historico de Petropolis, Rua do Imperador, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25620-900 Brazil

Let's walk a little to 'feel the city and its atmosphere' and see the beautiful historical houses of the Imperial City.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Casa De Petropolis / Casa Dos 7 Erros, Rua Ipiranga, 716, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25610-150 Brazil

The famous "House of 7 Errors", this house has a quite interesting facade.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cervejaria Bohemia, Rua Alfredo Pacha 166, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25685-210 Brazil

The first brewery of Brazil! Excellent place for lunch and, of course, some beer-tasting. Optional inside tour not included in the price.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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

Former winter garden with beautiful architecture.


Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Museu Casa de Santos Dumont, Rua do Encanto, 22 _ Centro Próximo ao Relógio das Flores, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25685-081 Brazil

The house of Santos Dumont, one of Brazil's most important and famous inventors, known as one of the 'fathers' of aviation. Let's find out why!

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Casa Stefan Zweig, Rua Goncalves Dias 34, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25655-122 Brazil

The house where the famous writer Stefan Zweig lived with his wife, now a museum.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Parque Nacional da Serra dos Orgaos, Estrada do Bonfim Correas, Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25730-010 Brazil

The road that leads to Petropolis. Breathtaking view !