Petropolis The Imperial City
The experience, in brief
- Imperial Museum
- Crystal Palace
- Gothic Cathedral
The journey, in full
The city of Petropolis has located 60 km away from Rio and has been called the Imperial City since the times of the Emperor Pedro II. Settled by the Germans, Petropolis keeps the memory of Brazilian history alive with its buildings and charming streets. This tour starts with the visit to the Imperial Museum, which was the summer residence of the Emperor D. Pedro II. You will see furniture and objects such as the crown of gold, as well as pearls and diamonds used by D. Pedro I and D. Pedro II. The tour will continue on to the Gothic Cathedral where Princess Isabel was buried along with the tombstones of D. Pedro II and his wife. From there you will see the Crystal Palace, built in France and mounted in Brazil, destined to shelter exhibitions and great parties promoted by Princess Isabel.
Your day, step by step
Petropolis
City/Town Tour.
Rio de Janeiro
Local Flavor at Imperial Museum of Brazil.
What to know before booking
Included
Professional Tour Guide Imperial Museum Entrance Ticket
Not Included
Food and Beverages Optional Gratuities
Meeting & Pickup
Roundtrip transfer to most hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic