Imperial Petrópolis - Historic Tour + Teresa Street and Lunch

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About this activity

For those who love history and architecture.

Petrópolis' favorite destination when winter comes, Petrópolis combines the charm of buildings from the imperial period with the cold of the mountains and the quality of the infrastructure. The city of Petrópolis, also known as the "Imperial City" because it was the refuge of the Portuguese imperial family during the summer, is a historic city that holds a beautiful architectural ensemble with buildings such as the Cathedral of Petrópolis, the Imperial Museum, where it was the residence of the imperial family and the Quitandinha Palace, which was the largest casino hotel in Latin America in the 1940s. You will also have the chance to visit the home of Santos Dumont, who was an aviation pioneer.

After visiting the most important points in Petrópolis, we will pause at Rua Teresa for shopping.

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 44 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: City Rio Turismo

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–10 years) · Adults (11–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance fee to the Imperial Museum
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Lunch with free buffet. (Not included Drinks and desserts)

Not included

Not included: Drinks and Desserts

Itinerary

Sesc Quitandinha Cultural Center

Passing by

Stop of approximately 10 minutes for photos in the outdoor area. The iconic Quitandinha Palace impresses with its Hollywood Rococo style architecture. A former luxury hotel-casino, has received throughout its history important personalities, including Walt Disney.

The visit is carried out only in the external area.
Imperial Museum

one hour Admission included

Also known as the Imperial Palace, it is a Historical - Thematic museum located in the historic center of the city of Petrópolis. Its collection is divided into the following spaces: dining room, music room, state hall, Dom Pedro II Office, princesses' room and empress's visiting room.
Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara

25 min

Dedicated to the patron saint of Brazil, the cathedral of Petrópolis is one of the most important neo-Gothic constructions in the country. Designed at the end of the 19th century, this church stands out for the beauty of its facade and its countless overworked stained glass windows.
Museu Casa de Santos Dumont

Passing by

Stop of approximately 25 minutes. Meet “The Encantada”, Santos Dumont’s holiday home, full of details that reflect his creativity and inventive spirit. Among the curiosities are the iconic exterior staircase, which was designed to be climbed starting with the right leg, and the residence's water heating system, a rather advanced solution for the time.

Entrance to the museum is optional and is not included.
Crystal Palace

15 min

Inaugurated in 1884. the Palácio de Cristal was a gift from Conde d'Eu to Princess Isabel in order to be used as a greenhouse so that she could grow her vegetables. Nowadays, the Palace houses several regional fairs and, around it, is where the famous Bauernfest is located, which takes place on the last weekends of June.
Rua Teresa

one hour

Street known for having several great stores for shopping.

We give customers free time to enjoy!

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Visconde De Piraja Apartment
Rio Design Copacabana Hotel
Ducasse Rio Hotel
Rio Top C14
Windsor Excelsior Copacabana
Botafogo Easy Hostel
Novotel RJ Praia de Botafogo Hotel
Scorial Rio Hotel
Rio Roiss Hotel
Windsor Martinique Copabana
Villa Paranagua Hotel & Spa
Rio Othon Palace Hotel

and 144 more pickup points

Boarding starts at 7am and each hotel has its own specific time.
The pick-up time will be mentioned via chat right after the booking is confirmed.
We kindly ask that you wait at the hotel reception or on the sidewalk at the specified time.

Using your ticket

Attention: Boarding for this tour starts at 08:00. Each hotel has its own pick up time. This information will be sent via chat and email after booking confirmation.