Rio de Janeiro · PETRóPOLIS DAY TRIPS
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Great petrópolis day trips in Rio sell out first. Here are the 9 standouts, with current prices and what sets each one apart, so you can lock in a slot before the calendar fills.
Spend a full day in Petrópolis from Rio: Imperial Museum, neo-gothic cathedral, Crystal Palace photos, optional lunch and Bohemia beer.
“Mar was an amazing guide, great little day trip and getaway from Rio”
Guided day trip from Rio to Petrópolis with Pedro II’s Imperial Museum, royal tombs at the cathedral, Crystal Palace, plus optional Bohemia.
“The guide we had was truly a delight and well versed in the history of Rio de Janeiro. It was though she made the vacation....Rio at its best!”
A full day in Petrópolis: palaces, a cathedral mausoleum, imperial jewels, German-style streets, and optional tastings of Brazil’s oldest beer.
“Despite COVID-related restrictions that did not allow us visit the interior of the Imperial Palace, Osleide, our guide, and the driver Antonio did an excellent job m. All went very well. Osleide was very instructive and helpful. Remarquable!”
From Rio, tour Petrópolis in one day: Imperial Museum, cathedrals and palaces, plus Bohemia brewery with lunch and 3 tastings.
“It was good and informative. But very long. Took 2 hours to do pick up and get on the road. After that it was fine.”
Tour Petrópolis from Rio to see the Imperial Museum, historic churches and palaces, and enjoy a free Brazilian buffet lunch.
“nice trip to petropolis, good guide. Have Seen a lot. it was a long day. I doesn't like the long pickup of the guest.”
Petrópolis imperial sights and a Bohemia Brewery factory tour with 3 beer tastings, plus buffet lunch, all from Rio with pickup.
“The pick up was 35 minutes late. The tour was advertised as approximately 9 hours but it ended up being over 12 hours. We didn’t get back until after 8.30pm and we were one of first off the bus luckily! The lateness was mainly due to a stop Read more”
A full day from Rio to Petrópolis: palaces, an Imperial Museum visit, neo-Gothic cathedral, scenic stops, lunch buffet, and free time on Rua Teresa.
“The friendly and knowledgeable guide (sorry I forget his name) took us from Copacabana to the Imperial Palace museum, the cathedral, the "crystal palace", the house of aviator Santos-Dumont and various places for refreshments. It was very interesting. It could be slightly improved by making it a shorter trip with fewer refreshments.”
Guided Petrópolis day tour from Rio to Dom Pedro II’s museum, Santos Dumont home, Crystal Palace, and São Pedro Cathedral, with lunch.
“This is a full day trip, you will be going into higer elevations. Bring fizzy water as you will be taking a winding road and may feel nausea. Mama Chris is the perfect host for this trip, she is full of life and entertaining! I would certainly take a night club tour if she hosts it! Emerson, is a skilled driver on this long tour with difficult roads. I would recommend that visitors bring a copy of their photo ids and a print out of the specifics they paid for on this tour as they may be other visitors with different stops than yours on this tour. Bring water and…”
Full-day Petrópolis trip from Rio: Quitandinha, Imperial Museum, Crystal Palace, Gothic cathedral, Santos Dumont home, snacks, plus value at $55.
“very energetic guide. she knew everything about the imperial family....she is the best”
