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Petrópolis Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace

77 Reviews 4.06 out of 5 stars Based on 77 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Petropolis Day Trip Tour from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace
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Overview

Spend a day at Petrópolis, a mountainside retreat that once served as a summer getaway for Brazil's royalty. On this guided tour, wander through the treasures of the Imperial Museum and then visit the burial place of Dom Pedro II and his family. Marvel at the Crystal Palace, built as an extravagant gift to Princess Isabel. You will also meet the ancient Gothic Cathedral where Princess Isabel was buried along with the tombstones of D. Pedro II and his wife.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Imperial Museum Entrance Ticket
  • Guided tour
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Santos Dumont House
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* Roundtrip transfer to/from most hotels located in Sao Conrado, Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon (South Zone) * Please wait for your guide in the hotel lobby of your selected hotel. if your hotel is not listed, contact us so we can inform you the closest pick up location and time.

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Quitandinha Palace

Get a nice perspective outside of Quintandinha Palace as soon as you arrive in Petropolis and take nice photos of the beautiful building.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Imperial Museum

Arriving at Petropolis, start off at the Imperial Museum, housed in the former summer palace of Pedro II, Brazil's second emperor. Follow your guide into this restored Austrian-style palace built in 1845, and get a good look at how Brazil’s royalty once lived.Walk by tapestries, antique furniture and jewels, and gawk at the imperial crown studded with over 600 diamonds and 77 pearls, weighing nearly four pounds (1.9 kg). See the golden quill used by Princess Isabel to sign a law that liberated Brazil’s slaves in 1888.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Petropolis

You will have one hour or so to have lunch (not included) in a local restaurant before walking to the Gothic Cathedral
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara

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.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Museu Casa de Santos Dumont

You will go to the 14 Bis Square and then walk to the Santos Dumont Museum House, better known as The Enchanted. A picturesque residence embedded in a steep town in the city, built in 1918.The Museum preserves and disseminates a memory of the father of Brazilian aviation, the engineering genius who revolutionized the world.The visit to this Museum is optional and therefore the tickets are not included.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Crystal Palace

Walk over to a quiet park and feast your eyes on the Crystal Palace, a ballroom of glass and steel with chandeliers, all built and imported from France, as a gift to Princess Isabel from her husband. Hear about the expositions and royal parties once held here.You will stay here for around 40 minutes if you are going to the Teresa Street later. But if you are going to the Bohemia Beer Factory, the visit here will last for 10 minutes only
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Rua Teresa

If you want to, in your free time, you can choose to visit between the Teresa Street or the Bohemia Beer Factory.The Teresa Street is an open air shopping with great variety of goods, clothes at a very good price. Take your time and buy souvenirs for the whole family.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Cervejaria Bohemia

If you want to, in your free time, you can choose to visit between the Teresa Street or the Bohemia Beer Factory.If you are more into local beers, you should visit the Bohemia Beer Factory (tickets not included), the first of its kind in Brazil. The tour is an interactive journey through the history, art and science of brewing. Find out all about beer from ancient times to the present day. Taste Bohemia direct form the source and live the whole experience in a modern and interactive environment. The Brewery Bohemia also has an emporium, a bar, and restaurant for you to enjoy all of their special beers with tasty dishes and snacks.
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1 hour 20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation.
  • 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 optional and therefore not included. Ask your guide for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Petrópolis Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-03). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Petrópolis Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-03).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Hotel pickup and drop off.
  • Imperial Museum Entrance Ticket.
  • Guided tour.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
  • Food and drinks.
  • Santos Dumont House.
  • Bohemia Beer Factory.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Petrópolis Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Petrópolis Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Imperial Museum Entrance Ticket
  • Guided tour
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Santos Dumont House
  • Bohemia Beer Factory

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation.
  • 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 optional and therefore not included. Ask your guide for more information.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

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