Petropolis Day Trip From Rio de Janeiro - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Petropolis Day Trip
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 43.72 USD
Rating: 8.4 (352 reviews)

Excellent. The guide Rafael is very friendly and knows a lot about history. We coincided with the chocolate fair and it ...

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Discover Brazil’s imperial city on this trip to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro. We’ll admire its palaces and learn about the history of Pedro II on an unforgettable journey into the heart of the Brazilian monarchy. Ready to explore?

Details

Duration

10 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off
English–speaking guide
Ticket to the Imperial Museum
Food (depending on selected option)
Visit to the Bohemia Brewery with a tasting (depending on selected option)

Not included

Drinks during the meal

When to book

You can book up to 18 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

8.4

Excellent 3,617 Travelers·352 reviews

August 10, 2026
Jorge
Mostoles, Spain
Excellent. The guide Rafael is very friendly and knows a lot about history. We coincided with the chocolate fair and it was packed with people. 35 min...
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July 24, 2026
Laís Bernardes Gaulke Willrich
Brazil
Excellent tour, the guide who accompanied us was very helpful and attentive.
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July 17, 2026
Diego
San José, Costa Rica
Excellent, a very beautiful and interesting place. Carlos, the guide and driver, is an excellent person and provided great service.
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July 16, 2026
Roberto Hurtado Padilla
Mexico
Genial!!
With friends
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July 2, 2026
Carmen Guillen Miro
Murcia, United States
Very well organized
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May 20, 2026
Isabel
Montevideo, Uruguay
A very nice tour. Petrópolis is a very picturesque city with a rich history. Our guide, Marlene, explained a lot of things and was very kind throughou...
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May 10, 2026
Juan
Bogota, Colombia
Thank you to Tour Río 40 graus and their team: guide, driver. Very good.
As a couple
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April 27, 2026
Paula
Chile
Good tour, worth it.
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April 17, 2026
Maria Del Carmen Bonilla
Bogotá, Colombia
excellent guide and excellent site visited, punctuality in the proposed schedules
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April 3, 2026
Adriana
México, Mexico
Excellent tour, beautiful city, museums, crystal palace, food. The guide was very helpful.
With friends
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Tour Details

Early in the morning, we’ll meet at your hotel in Rio and set off on a journey into Brazil’s imperial past. After a bus ride of about 2 hours, we’ll arrive in Petrópolis, located 68 km (42 mi) from the city.

Once there, we’ll take a guided tour to discover the most iconic landmarks of this imperial city, which served as the summer residence of the royal family in the 19th century. It was built under the orders of Dom Pedro II as a tribute to his father, Dom Pedro I.

We’ll visit the Imperial Museum, the former residence of the Brazilian Imperial Family, where we’ll explore its rooms and admire clothing, furniture, and jewels belonging to the Orleans and Braganza families.

We’ll also see fascinating sites such as the Crystal Palace, an iron and glass structure where the last slaves of the city were freed in 1888. In addition, we’ll admire São Pedro Cathedral and the Quitandinha Palace, the largest palace in Brazil and one of the biggest in Latin America.

After immersing ourselves in Brazilian history, you’ll have free time for lunch and to stroll among the city’s elegant buildings before returning to Rio de Janeiro. The total duration of the day trip is around 10 hours.

Tour + Lunch

When booking, you can choose the option that includes lunch. If you select this option, at the end of the tour of Petrópolis, we’ll enjoy a delicious buffet-style lunch to refuel.

In addition, you can round out your tour that includes lunch with a beer tasting at the historic Bohemia Brewery, founded in 1853 by the German Henrique Kremer, where you’ll learn all the secrets behind the first Pilsner beer brewed in Brazil.

Pickup Info

The tour includes pickup from hotels in the South Zone (Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Leme, and Botafogo) in Rio de Janeiro. If you’re staying in another area, please let us know so we can arrange an alternative meeting point.

Additional Info

The order of the visits may vary depending on the day, weather conditions, or other external factors, although all the places mentioned will always be included. The itinerary may also be affected during Carnival celebrations; if this happens, we’ll contact you to inform you of any changes.

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Tour Details

Tour + Lunch

When booking, you can choose the option that includes lunch. If you select this option, at the end of the tour of Petrópolis, we’ll enjoy a delicious buffet-style lunch to refuel.

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