Petrópolis Historical Tour - Museum Ticket and Lunch! in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Petrópolis Historical Tour - Museum Ticket and Lunch!

Outty Ranking 52 3.2 · 9 traveler reviews10 hoursFrom $84
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52/100

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3.2/5

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Is Petrópolis Historical Tour - Museum Ticket and Lunch! worth booking?

Petrópolis Historical Tour - Museum Ticket and Lunch! is a 10-hour experience in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from $84 per person. It scores 52 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.2/5 rating across 9 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
52 / 100
Rating
3.2/5 (9)
Duration
10 hours
From
$84 per person

This tour is for those who enjoy mountainous regions with an always cool climate surrounded by green hills with unique silhouettes. The city of Petrópolis is located at the top of Serra da Estrela in the state of Rio de Janeiro, at an altitude of 845 meters. Turistando RJ takes you to discover several landmarks of the Imperial City, starting with its own route, going up the Serra de Petrópolis with a privileged view from above. Upon arrival in the city, we will visit Casa do Alemão, Palácio Quitandinha, Palácio Imperial, Catedral de São Pedro de Alcântara, Palácio de Cristal, Casa de Chocolate Katz, Casa de Santos Dumont, Cervejaria Bohemia (with free tasting) and Restaurante Soberano.

What you get

    About this experience

    This tour is for those who enjoy mountainous regions with an always cool climate surrounded by green hills with unique silhouettes. The city of Petrópolis is located at the top of Serra da Estrela in the state of Rio de Janeiro, at an altitude of 845 meters. Turistando RJ takes you to discover several landmarks of the Imperial City, starting with its own route, going up the Serra de Petrópolis with a privileged view from above. Upon arrival in the city, we will visit Casa do Alemão, Palácio Quitandinha, Palácio Imperial, Catedral de São Pedro de Alcântara, Palácio de Cristal, Casa de Chocolate Katz, Casa de Santos Dumont, Cervejaria Bohemia (with free tasting) and Restaurante Soberano.

    What's included

    Included

    • In-vehicle air conditioning
    • Lunch
    • Accredited Tourism Guide
    • Admission to the Imperial Museum

    Not included

    • Beverages and Desserts
    • House of German Items
    • Other tickets and items.

    What you'll see and do

    1. Get to know the famous Casa do Alemão, and a tourist spot is a great place to delight in its cuisine.

      15 minutes here

    2. Sesc Quitandinha Cultural Center

      Get to know the Brazilian Palace, located in the Quitandinha neighborhood in the south of Petrópolis. It was built from 1941 to be the largest casino hotel in South America.

      30 minutes here · Admission not included

    3. The Imperial Museum, popularly known as the Imperial Palace, is a historical-themed museum located in the historic center of the city of Petrópolis, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is housed in the former Summer Palace of the Brazilian Emperor Dom Pedro II.

      50 minutes here · Admission included

    4. Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara

      São Pedro de Alcântara Cathedral is located in Petrópolis, a mountain town in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is dedicated to São Pedro de Alcântara, patron of the city, of Brazil, and of the Brazilian Monarchy.

      30 minutes here · Admission included

    5. Crystal Palace

      The Crystal Palace is located in the city of Petrópolis, in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Opened in 1884, the palace was initially built to house agricultural exhibitions, but today houses exhibitions and events.

      30 minutes here · Admission included

    6. Get to know the Chocolate House with products and chocolates of all kinds.

      30 minutes here · Admission included

    7. Museu Casa de Santos Dumont

      Santos Dumont House Museum, better known as A Encantada, is located in the municipality of Petrópolis, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Santos Dumont's home in Petrópolis is a picturesque residence inlaid in a steep town built in 1918.

      20 minutes here · Admission not included

    8. Have lunch in the magnificent Sovereign Restaurant.

      60 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 120 minutes before departure.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    pt, en, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
    Group size
    Up to 20 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Turistando RJ

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 9 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    7 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Traveler reviews

    9 verified traveler reviews for Petrópolis Historical Tour - Museum Ticket and Lunch!. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Inspire731724 · July 2023

    Misled consumers

    Unpleasant experience, lack of professionalism, poor service! The offered Service was not provided either in the form or in the contacts with the agency. Had acquired for 3 people. At the time of the tour, I questioned guide and agency, about this disagreement and the answers were evasive and inconclusive. I saved the entire dialog via whatsapp. After many messages, on the day of the tour, the agency recognized that the guide was not fulfilling the contract. Seeking compensation for the services not provided after the tour, the proposed value to be repaid and the form were inadequate.

    via Tripadvisor (translated)

    Debra_P · May 2023

    Need a little more time at the sites

    Our guide was great. The sites were interesting to see. I wish we had more time to explore the city.

    via Viator

    720annabeatrizv · August 2022

    Failure in the provision and execution of the services contracted.

    Super attentive attendant Kilian on WhatsApp. Tour closed for day 14/08 - Sunday (parents' day), but unfortunately transport execution, with guide and driver, absurdly disastrous, lack of commitment in the provision of the Service. Which I consider a very serious failure, failing to execute the services contracted. On the day 14/08 at 9:16h I received the first contact from the driver informing that I was at the place of boarding, I informed that it would take 20 minutes to be there, and that was on the way. The driver replied that he would not wait and left us behind. At 9:30h (time scheduled in the VOUCHER -Docto below) I was at the venue with a child to board and celebrate Parents' Day to my surprise the driver was no longer at the venue, it was 9:30h, and I at the venue for 9:40h with a child. In short: Although the assistant kilian sought another vehicle to carry out the transport, which did not happen. Everyone involved washed their hands and left me with a crying child at the boarding place. If this does not characterize failure in the provision and execution of services, I ask: What characterizes??? The Enterprise gave up, passing the responsibility to the consumer. All quiet as if nothing had happened. I'm registering here because the fact happened. I hired a service, a "Tour in Petrópolis" and it didn't happen and there's nothing that can be done about it. On top of the hour it would be impossible to hire another Enterprise for the same purpose.

    via Tripadvisor (translated)

    860eliandrac · February 2022

    Wonderful!!

    Very organized agency and very attentive guide. Me and my daughter were very satisfied and super recommended.

    Response from the operator: Que perfeito, muito obrigado pelo seu feedback! 😍 Nós adoramos termos tido o prazer de recebê-los e proporcionado uma experiência incrível! 💖 Esperamos nos vermos em um futuro próximo para lhes porporcional experiências inesquecíveis! Atenciosamente, Equipe Turistando RJ.

    via Tripadvisor (translated)

    nicieyneo · December 2021

    Bad experience with the guide Cris

    I had a terrible experience with the guide Cris who made our tour to Petrópolis! First was the delay to pick us up, then we left almost two hours to pick up the tourists in the city. The guide gave a thousand unconvincing excuses and already talking that it could not be done the complete tour because of their delay. Then I sent msg to the Felipe who serves the wats of the Enterprise and then the guide began to question who would have sent mgs being that everything was already "resolved", I replied that it was me and she began to attack me with resilience (I was already treating everyone Van this way from the beginning) I was already very nervous with the situation! I said if she would continue I would drop off the Van, so she said 3x that would stop the Van so that I and my husband would get out of the same. I was already nervous feeling humiliated gave me a crying attack so we waited for the best place to get out of the Van that was near the toll, apologized to the others who were going through that with us and decided to go down. But everyone calmed me down and told me not to spoil my day because of the attacks of the guide Cris, so we followed the trip and she only gave me a hug to not be in that "boring" situation at any time I received an apology and the rest of the tour she was rushing to everyone always sharp with her words (this with everyone). I have travelled with my family to some places in Brazil. I have never seen such a Processing in any of my trips, this was my third time in Rio de Janeiro. I always do my trips with Rio smart tourism and I was always well served but this time I chose this Enterprise and the disappointment was certain! We had bought another ride to arrange with them and Felipe canceled our one without giving further explanations, but I thanked God that at least I made a ride with another serious Enterprise and that respects its customers! And our day was perfect! And that the lady guide Cris understand that we clients are not guilty of their problems, when we hire a tour we want to be well served regardless of what happens within the Enterprise is her duty to treat everyone with a lot of education and professionalism thing that she has not! (Even though I greatly shortened the story I went through with it, if I would not get more exhausting this report)

    Response from the operator: Olá Niciene, a Guia Chris é a guia de turismo mais elogiada pelos turistas pelo seu tratamento amável, receptividade e atenção, neste dia, nossa guia ligou aos prantos por ter sido xingada com palavras de baixo escalão pois ela nunca tinha passado por isso. Nunca tivemos esse tipo de situação com nenhum turista em nossa história! O Felipe deu todo atendimento e atenção com excelência a você desde o primeiro contato e prestou satisfação do cancelamento com antecedência providenciando de imediato a devolução do seu dinheiro sem causar prejuízo a sua visita ao Rio de Janeiro que de fato priorizamos como foco principal que a experiência do turista seja positiva ao visitar o Rio de Janeiro sendo com nossa Agência de Turismo ou não. Você contratou um tour regular onde os turistas são buscados em seus hotéis garantindo o conforto e a segurança de todos e se um atrasar, acaba atrasando quem vem depois. Uma sugestão é procurar tours privativos para essa particularidade. Obrigado.

    via Tripadvisor (translated)

    Good to know

    Duration
    10 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
    Price range
    $84 to $410
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    3
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Why this scores 52

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)45
    Review evidence (18% weight)35
    Booking momentum (14% weight)25
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)84
    Local standing (8% weight)0
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Petrópolis Historical Tour - Museum Ticket and Lunch!: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Rio de Janeiro.

    How much does Petrópolis Historical Tour - Museum Ticket and Lunch! cost?

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    Prices start at $84 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Rio de Janeiro usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Petrópolis Historical Tour - Museum Ticket and Lunch! take?

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    Plan for about 10 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Rio de Janeiro is not rushed.

    Is Petrópolis Historical Tour - Museum Ticket and Lunch! worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 52 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.2/5 across 9 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Rio de Janeiro, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Petrópolis Historical Tour - Museum Ticket and Lunch!?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Petrópolis Historical Tour - Museum Ticket and Lunch! suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Petrópolis Historical Tour - Museum Ticket and Lunch!?

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    Around 3 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Rio de Janeiro can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Rio de Janeiro and add a light layer if any part of the 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Petrópolis Historical Tour - Museum Ticket and Lunch! start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Rio de Janeiro within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Rio de Janeiro?

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    On Outty we rank every Rio de Janeiro experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Pedra da Gávea hike, your best experience in Rio, Favela Tour Rio de Janeiro - Vidigal Walking Tour by Russo Guide, Rio's Full Day: Selarón Steps, Christ & Sugarloaf – Tickets & Lunch Included. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Rio de Janeiro?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Petrópolis Historical Tour - Museum Ticket and Lunch!?

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    Included: In-vehicle air conditioning; Lunch; Accredited Tourism Guide; and Admission to the Imperial Museum. Not included: Beverages and Desserts; House of German Items; and Other tickets and items. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Petrópolis Historical Tour - Museum Ticket and Lunch! include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 76 listed pickup locations in and around Rio de Janeiro. Be ready about 120 minutes before the start time.

    What languages is Petrópolis Historical Tour - Museum Ticket and Lunch! offered in?

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    It is offered in Portuguese, English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Petrópolis Historical Tour - Museum Ticket and Lunch!?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Petrópolis Historical Tour - Museum Ticket and Lunch! wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Petrópolis Historical Tour - Museum Ticket and Lunch! if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about Petrópolis Historical Tour - Museum Ticket and Lunch!?

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    Across 9 reviews averaging 3.2 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

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