From Rio: Full-Day Tour to The Imperial City of Petrópolis

6 Reviews
Day Trips From Day trips Tours Guided tours Culture & history Landmarks & monuments Private tours Sightseeing Churches & cathedrals Castle & palace tours

Explore the former home of Brazilian emperors on this full-day tour to Petrópolis. Enjoy the beautiful mountain setting and many sites in the imperial city like Crystal Palace and St. Peter Cathedral!

Our Top Experiences and Tours in Rio de Janeiro:
If youʻre booking your trip to Rio de Janeiro last minute, we have you covered. Below are some of the top tours and experiences!
View All Experiences

Highlights

  • Visit the Imperial Museum, the summer living quarters of Emperor Don Pedro II
  • Learn about the Crystal Palace, where Princess Isabel hosted parties
  • See the Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcântara, where Princess Isabel was buried
  • Explore the tropical tree-lined streets
  • Check out the reliques of Santos Dumont House

Description

Visit the legendary Petrópolis, home to Brazilian emperors and aristocrats, only 1 hour north of Rio de Janeiro! The tour begins with a visit to the Imperial Museum, once the summer home to Emperor Don Pedro II, the final ruler of the Empire of Brazil. Learn about his family's way of life and see the gold crown, pearls, and diamonds that belonged to Emporer Don Pedro I and Emporer Don Pedro II. Next you'll see the Cathedral of Saint Peter of Alcântara, a beautiful neo-gothic cathedral and heritage site. See where Emporer Don Pedro II, his wife Teresa Cristina, Princess Isabel and her husband Prince Gaston, the Count of Eu are buried. Complete your day with the Crystal Palace. With architecture inspired by Crystal Palace in London, the building is made of glass and metal and once used by Princess Isabel for parties. The Crystal Palace is also the location where Princess Isabel made a preliminary move to abolish slavery in Brazil by freeing slaves a few months before she signed it into law.

Includes

Round trip transfer from most hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana Professional tour guide Entrance ticket to the Imperial Museum

Important Information

  • * Your exact pick-up location and time will be given upon the reconfirmation of your tour. * Tour has free time for visiting other main sights. Only tickets for Imperial Museum are included in price. Entrance fees to any other attractions are not inlcuded and must be paid locally.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Gallery

From Rio: Full-Day Tour to The Imperial City of Petrópolis
From Rio: Full-Day Tour to The Imperial City of Petrópolis
From Rio: Full-Day Tour to The Imperial City of Petrópolis
From Rio: Full-Day Tour to The Imperial City of Petrópolis
From Rio: Full-Day Tour to The Imperial City of Petrópolis
From Rio: Full-Day Tour to The Imperial City of Petrópolis
From Rio: Full-Day Tour to The Imperial City of Petrópolis
From Rio: Full-Day Tour to The Imperial City of Petrópolis
From Rio: Full-Day Tour to The Imperial City of Petrópolis
From Rio: Full-Day Tour to The Imperial City of Petrópolis
From Rio: Full-Day Tour to The Imperial City of Petrópolis
From Rio: Full-Day Tour to The Imperial City of Petrópolis
From Rio: Full-Day Tour to The Imperial City of Petrópolis
Check availability

My Lists

Create New Guide

OR

Mini Guides
Arrow

Login to create your guides for Rio de Janeiro.

Add to My Guide

Create New Guide

Cancel

Cancel

Book Things To Do in Rio de Janeiro

View All
My Guide Network Locations

We Are Part of the My Guide Network!

My Guide Rio de Janeiro is part of the global My Guide Network of Online & Mobile travel guides.

We are now in 180+ Destinations and Growing. If you are interested in becoming a local travel partner and would like to find out more then click for more info about our Website Business Opportunity.

Nearby Destinations

No results found

{[{item.label}]}

Events in Rio de Janeiro

Please select a Date first.

Search for a company in Rio de Janeiro
myguide pixel