Discover Petropolis and its Hidden Gems with our Private Tour
Overview
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the elegance and grandeur of Brazil's Imperial City on a private, full-day tour to Petropolis from Rio de Janeiro. With your own personal guide, you'll explore the city's most famous landmarks, including the opulent Quitandinha Palace, the Imperial Museum (former summer residence of the Royal Family), the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the intriguing and exquisite House of 7 Errors.
As you wander the picturesque streets lined with European-style houses, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the city's past and its significance in Brazilian history. With roundtrip transportation included, this private tour offers a seamless and stress-free way to discover the beauty, charm, and history of Petropolis.
Don't miss this chance to immerse yourself in the culture and elegance of Brazil's Imperial past.
What's Included
- Tickets for the listed attractions
- Pickup and drop-off in Rio and Petropolis: hotels, airports, seaport, you say where!
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Roundtrip to Petropolis (for customers staying in Rio)
- Complimentary bottled water
- 'On the fly' adaptations: change the itinerary during the tour to match your wishes.
- Tour Guide
- Food and Drinks
Meeting and Pickup
We will pick you up at any hotel, Airbnb, airport, seaport or any other place of your convenience in Rio de Janeiro and Petropolis. If your pick-up place is not listed, please inform it when booking.Also, for airport pickup please inform the arrival flight details; for seaport pickup please inform cruise ship informationThe drop-off at the end of the tour is also included.
What To Expect
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Quitandinha Palace Congress and Convention Center
40 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Imperial Museum
1 hour 10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Casa De Petropolis / Casa Dos 7 Erros
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Centro Historico de Petropolis
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Crystal Palace
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Parque Nacional da Serra dos Orgaos (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- 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
- We do not operate this tours on Mondays because all the attractions are closed.
- Exclusive access to the 'Casa dos 7 Erros' (House of 7 Errors) 'off-limits' second floor. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only.
- The Casa de Petrópolis (House of 7 Errors) is temporarily closed. We will update this information as changes occur.
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- Tickets for the listed attractions.
- Pickup and drop-off in Rio and Petropolis: hotels, airports, seaport, you say where!.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver.
- Roundtrip to Petropolis (for customers staying in Rio).
- Complimentary bottled water.
- 'On the fly' adaptations: change the itinerary during the tour to match your wishes.
- Tour Guide.
- Food and Drinks.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Discover Petropolis and its Hidden Gems with our Private Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Discover Petropolis and its Hidden Gems with our Private Tour 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 2024Once 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 2026What's Included
- Tickets for the listed attractions
- Pickup and drop-off in Rio and Petropolis: hotels, airports, seaport, you say where!
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Roundtrip to Petropolis (for customers staying in Rio)
- Complimentary bottled water
- 'On the fly' adaptations: change the itinerary during the tour to match your wishes.
- Tour Guide
- Food and Drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- 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
- We do not operate this tours on Mondays because all the attractions are closed.
- Exclusive access to the 'Casa dos 7 Erros' (House of 7 Errors) 'off-limits' second floor. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only.
- The Casa de Petrópolis (House of 7 Errors) is temporarily closed. We will update this information as changes occur.
