Santos Dumont House Museum (Museu Casa de Santos Dumont) Tours and Tickets

Venture away from the busy city of Rio and take a tour of Petropolis and the Bohemia Brewery on a small-group tour. Visit key landmarks such as the Imperial Palace, St. Peter’s Cathedral, the house of Santos Dumont, Quitandinha Palace, and much more. After a delicious Brazilian lunch, head to the Bohemia Brewery to learn about beermaking and sample the famous Brazilian beer.

In this tour you will get to know Petrópolis. A charming city that tells the history of Brazil in the Imperial era in an exuberant way. During the tour it will be possible to visit the Imperial Museum, visit the Crystal Palace and even the Quintandinha Palace. When you are in shape, everyone will have lunch at one of the best located restaurants in the city, next to the Imperial Museum.

Our tour of Petropolis Bohemia is for those who enjoy a good beer. After visiting the main sights of the city of Petrópolis, we will go to the circuit of the Bohemia brewery that counts on the tasting of the 3 main beers of the brand. The city of Petropolis, also known as the "Imperial City" for having been the refuge of the imperial family during the summer, houses a beautiful architectural complex with buildings such as Petrópolis Cathedral, one of the only neo-Gothic churches in Brazil. Imperial Museum, where it was the residence of the imperial family and that counts on a great collection of pieces of the time and the Palace Quitandinha, that was the biggest hotel casino of Latin America, in the decade of 40. Who enters the Bohemia Brewery, immediately falls in love with the beer universe. The visit offers the most complete brewing experience in Latin America.

For those who love history and architecture. Petrópolis' favorite destination when winter comes, Petrópolis combines the charm of buildings from the imperial period with the cold of the mountains and the quality of the infrastructure. The city of Petrópolis, also known as the "Imperial City" because it was the refuge of the Portuguese imperial family during the summer, is a historic city that holds a beautiful architectural ensemble with buildings such as the Cathedral of Petrópolis, the Imperial Museum, where it was the residence of the imperial family and the Quitandinha Palace, which was the largest casino hotel in Latin America in the 1940s. You will also have the chance to visit the home of Santos Dumont, who was an aviation pioneer. After visiting the most important points in Petrópolis, we will pause at Rua Teresa for shopping.

Explore the mountain retreat of Petrópolis on this full-day guided tour. Once a summer holiday destination for the royalty of Brazil, Petrópolis features landmarks like the Crystal Palace, the Imperial Museum and the burial place of Dom Pedro II. Purchase a tour upgrade for a stop at Cervejaria Bohemia, where you'll taste one of Brazil's favorite lagers and learn about the history and science behind this brewery through a tour and interactive exhibits. Round-trip transportation from most Rio hotels is included.

In this tour you will get to know Petrópolis. A charming city that tells the history of Brazil in the Imperial era in an exuberant way. During the tour it will be possible to visit the Imperial Museum, visit the Crystal Palace and even the Quintandinha Palace. When you are in shape, everyone will have lunch at one of the best located restaurants in the city, next to the Imperial Museum. And to end this beautiful cultural and historical tour, it will be the turn to get to know the world of beer. That's right! You will also visit the Cervejaria Bohemia, an incredible place, where you will be able to know the whole process that a beer goes through until it reaches the market. And of course, to make the day a toast, all travelers (over 18) will taste three types of craft beers.

Make your visit to Petropolis a simple one with this Petropolis full-day private tour that includes round-trip transport from Rio de Janeiro and the Imperial Museum admission tickets. A private guide takes you through the city to see main sights, such as Crystal Palace, Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara, and Santos Dumont House Museum (Museu Casa de Santos Dumont). Plus, learn Petropolis’s history from your guide, too.

The visit to the city of Petrópolis is a dive into our history. Known as the summer city of the royal family, Petrópolis houses a cultural collection of extreme importance for our country. The Imperial Museum is the most important point of visit, where you will be able to see up close all the furniture, works of art, clothes, jewelry and accessories used by the royal family. The city is quite charming and its cold climate attracts tourists from all over the world.

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.

Take the road to the historic city of Petropolis, founded after an initiative of the emperor Dom Pedro II and known as the "Imperial City". Pass by the "Palácio Quitandinha", a former casino-hotel from the 1940’s. Visit the Imperial Museum and learn more about the history of Brazil and of the imperial family. Observe the Crystal Palace, stage of great dinners and parties. Get to know the São Pedro de Alcantara’s Cathedral, a beautiful monument with neo-gothic architecture where D. Pedro II, one of the Brazilian emperors, is buried. Go to the Santos Dumont’s House (optional visit – tickets not included), a museum about the famous Brazilian inventor, considered one of the pioneers of aviation. Then, enjoy your free time as you wish: choose between a walk on Rua Teresa, famous by the big shopping area, or for Bohemia Brewery tour, and explore traditional Brazilian beer. The tour includes a break for lunch (options with and without meal included).

Dive into the fascinating imperial history of Brazil with a small-group tour to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro. Also known as the Imperial City, Petrópolis was the summer residence of Brazil’s last emperor. Now a cultural and historical hotspot, this full-day tour includes visits to some of the city’s most important sights, like the summer palace, which is now a museum, as well as a chocolate store and a 19th-century brewery.

Leave the tourist crowds of Rio de Janeiro behind for the day on a private tour to the imperial city of Petropolis. This excursion is perfect for travelers who want to dig deeper into Brazil’s history and cultural roots. Itinerary highlights include the Imperial Museum, Quitandinha Palace, Cathedral of Sao Pedro de Alcantara, and Crystal Palace. Your guide will provide immersive and interactive commentary at each location for a more personalized experience.

Petrópolis, a European-like mountain retreat where Dom Pedro II once moved his imperial court during the summer months, sits just north of Rio de Janeiro. Follow in the footsteps of Brazilian royalty during this tour, and visit the Crystal Palace, St. Peter of Alcantara Cathedral, and the Imperial Museum with your own private guide and driver. This leaves you free time to visit Rua Teresa shopping street or other attractions of your choosing.

Discover the imperial city of Petrópolis, named after Emperor Dom Pedro II who had his summer residence there. Delight in the architecture, culture and history of imperial Brazil. Explore the Imperial Museum, the Crystal Palace, the Gothic Cathedral of San Pedro de Alcantara and the former residence of Santos Dumont.

In a jeep without a roof, discover the Imperial City, one of the most important cities in the history of Brazil. Explore the Imperial Museum, which for a long time was the summer home of the Royal Family. Visit "Encantada", home of the Father of Aviation, inventor Santos Dumont. Behold the imposing Cathedral of São Pedro de Alcântara. Discover the Quitandinha Palace, Crystal Palace and a delicious Chocolate Factory, on a day trip with lunch included, in this city rich in architecture, history and culture.

Delve deeper into the history of Brazil on a day trip to the historic city of Petropolis, located high in the mountains. Letting someone else drive allows you to relax and focus on the mountain scenery, while a private guide gives you undivided attention and allows ample time for asking questions.

In this tour you will get to know Petrópolis. A charming city that tells the history of Brazil in the Imperial era in an exuberant way. During the tour it will be possible to visit the Imperial Museum, visit the Crystal Palace and even the Quintandinha Palace. When you are in shape, everyone will have lunch at one of the best located restaurants in the city, next to the Imperial Museum.

Super Discount if Booking 3 people, Don’t Miss That!!! Once a summer holiday destination for the royalty of Brazil, Petrópolis features many important Brazilian landmarks, it’s located at 838 meters of altitude, it mixes and combines the past and present with the charm of buildings from the imperial period and the exuberant nature of mountain region. Named after the Emperor of Brazil, It was founded in 1843, the city is famous for its deep connection with the Imperial Brazilian Family. The chilly weather caught the attention of the Monarchy and it quickly became their summer paradise. For those who love history and architecture it’s a historic city that holds a beautiful architectural ensemble with many important buildings. The city is quite lovely and its cold climate attracts tourists from all over the world.  This is a private tour, enjoy it on your own pace with your guide. Feel free to ask any tour adaptation ;)

The Imperial city of Petropolis is located in Mountainous Region of Rio de Janeiro (68 km / 42 miles - around 1 hour drive). Frequented since the 19th century by the emperor Dom Pedro I, and the Royal family. Since then, during the summer, the city became the capital of the Empire of Brazil, with the change of the entire court. Quiet and charming streets make the tour very pleasant! The mild climate, historic buildings and preserved Atlantic Forest are major tourist attractions. Located among the forested mountains of Serra dos Orgaos, the imperial city, is a very well-known and visited winter vacation spot in the Mountainous region of Rio. The city has an excellent tourist and gastronomic structure.

The experience of getting to know the emperor's favorite city in a pleasant climate, strolling through the tree-lined streets and visiting historical places with a specialized guide is unforgettable.