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

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Escape the crowds of Rio de Janiero at Petropolis, the beautiful mountain retreat of Brazil's only two emperors. Wander through the Imperial Museum. Pay your respects at Catedral Sao Pedro de Alcantara, the burial place of Brazil's last imperial family. See the stunning glass Crystal Palace built by the French in 1879.

After the 60km drive from Rio de Janeiro you will arrive in Petropolis to explore the Imperial Museum, housing tapestries, antique furniture and jewels. A highlight of your visit is the 1.7kg imperial crown with over 600 diamonds and 77 pearls. The former palace of Dom Pedro II has been restored to its former glory, creating the perfect setting for your trip back in time.

Admire the gothic architecture of Catedral Sao Pedro de Alcantara. Visit the tombstone of Brazil's last emperor, Dom Pedro II and his wife and daughter. Before returning to your hotel in Rio de Janeiro you will see Crystal Palace, a magnificent glass structure imported from France to house exhibitions and events.

USD $64.99

Review by: Brian R	January 2012
The tour of the Imperial Museum was done much too fast. The company's guide gave no time to look at things or to ask questions. In addition, he did not leave any time to see the gardens. Considering that it is about a three hour round trip to get there, the half-hour tour of the museum was wholly inadequate.. Stop at the Chocolate Factory on the way up was a waste of time and could have been skipped to leave more time for the museum. I would avoid the company if I ever get to go to Brazil again. Don't pay extra for the Crystal Palace! We didn't and we saw everything there was to see!

Review by: Andrew T	November 2011
A good day trip..but we left Rio a bit late and so I think we did not have as much time in Petropolis as we should have. The visit to the Imperial Museum was not long enough.

Review by: Rae Ann M, United States of America	April 2010
Content good and guide well informed. You could skip the chocolate factory. Timing very poor - never saw the Crystal Palace, my reason for taking the tour.

Review by: Katherine S, United States of America	March 2010
Nice to see another place outside of Rio--the mountains and countryside. Don't eat lunch at the place they take you to, it costs about US16 for this lunch buffet which was marginal at best.

Review by: Anonymous, United States of America	March 2010
Enjoyed the trip, but could have skipped the stop at the chocolate place.

Review by: Anonymous, Canada	March 2010
It was different to go up into the mountains, it looks nothing like typical Brazil. Petropolis was a quaint little town, but not much to see.

Review by: Ursula H, United Kingdom	February 2010
Guide very knowledgeable. Most enjoyable trip.

Review by: Ariel V, United States of America	February 2010
Just simply a beautiful tour.

Review by: Patricia M, United States of America	February 2010
Very good However, Crystal Palace is disappointing.

Review by: Patricia F M	February 2010
Very good However, Crystal Palace is disappointing.

Review by: William S, United Kingdom	November 2009
Late start, entry to Crystal Palace included on my voucher - not included on tour. The guide was going to contact the company about this but never did so we didn't get inside the Crystal Palace which we had paid for. Other than those points it was a good tour.

Review by: Mariusz K, United Kingdom	September 2009
A very nice trip. Be aware that in winter it may get quite cold there as it's high in mountains.

Review by: Martin F, Mexico	January 2009
I didn't like that this tour doesn't provide the lunch included in the tour price and has to be paid separately.

Review by: Kara C, United States of America	December 2008
The guide was knowledgeable and courteous and the bus was comfortable. The only drawback is that the tour was given in three languages - which can be confusing at times. But all in all, we would recommend this tour.

Review by: kenneth w, United States of America	December 2008
Our guide was great! It was a beautiful ride and he gave us lots of history. It was also nice to be with a small group. Could have used a little more time in town. The lunch place was definitely not something we'd want to do again! Find something on your own rather than eat the buffet they suggest!

Review by: Kenneth W	December 2008
Our guide was great! It was a beautiful ride and he gave us lots of history. It was also nice to be with a small group. Could have used a little more time in town. The lunch place was definitely not something we'd want to do again! Find something on your own rather than eat the buffet they suggest!

Review by: Monte C, United States of America	November 2007
Beautiful and informing.