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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!

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