Petrópolis Tour: History and Fun Awaits

Discover Petrópolis’ historical charm and Itaipava Castle. Perfect for your second day in Rio. Explore with a knowledgeable guide.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cinelandia - This marks the starting point
  • Lapa - A vibrant display of colors and art
  • Praca Quinze de Novembro - A site steeped in Royal Portuguese history
  • Praca Tiradentes - Another location abundant in Portuguese history
  • Church of Our Lady of the Candelaria - An incredibly stunning church to behold
What's Included
  • Professional historical guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Petrópolis, often referred to as “The Imperial City,” is a charming destination where history is vividly present at every turn, while also offering a lively array of unique activities. Whether your interests lie in history or entertainment, there’s an ideal itinerary waiting for you.
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Location
Av. Atlântica, 190
Avenida Atlântica
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Microjenn
Dec 12, 2025
Fun and informational Day trip! - We had a great day with our guide, Tatiana. We learned a lot about the history of Brazil. Tatiana was a wealth of information. She made the whole day successful. She also gave us many recommendations for our remaining time in Rio!
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Wagawagaa
Sep 22, 2025
Awesome Day Trip to Petropolis! - We are a group of friends from Singapore and Malaysia, and we booked a private tour and day trip from Rio with Way to Know Rio. The team was fantastic, spoke excellent English, and made everything easy for us. Our guide, Igor Oliveira, was amazing—super knowledgeable about Petropolis’ history and culture, and his storytelling kept the whole tour engaging from start to finish. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a memorable day trip or private tour to Petropolis!
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Blaine
Mar 4, 2023
A great day in Petropolis and Rio - We enjoyed a great day made special by Romulo Palma our guide. We were amazed by his knowledge of the area and appreciated his flexibility in adjusting the itinerary to accommodate our needs. We highly recommend this tour and our guide Rômulo Palma.
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Gindiantraveller
Mar 22, 2019
Lovely time- Thank you for making our trip safe and special - WTKR was amazing. I was so stressed out about planning tours, and keeping my family safe during our trip to Brazil. I found WTKR through TripAdvisor, and what a lifesaver they were. I was traveling with my parents and significant other, and we had a 3 day adventure with Carnaval, the Hidden Gems tour, the Metropolis day tour, and Christ the Redeemer/Sugar Loaf. Our tour guide, Lu, organized everything so that we beat the lines and the heat as much as possible. We were picked up in a very comfortable SUV/Van each morning, with the days activities planned out for us, and no stress at all. Lu was especially nice about taking pictures of all of us (and even got us to Christ the redeemer early so we could get pictures without people in the background- a true feat!). In addition, she also led my significant other and me on a tour of the gay bars which was appreciated since we didn't speak Portuguese. The price was very reasonable for a private tour for 4 people. I would totally use them again for trips to Rio, and recommend them to all my friends. It's difficult to find Brazil package deals (like with Gate1 or Intrepid), however, WTKR comes in to the rescue and allows you to have a stress free, safe time. Thank you WTKR!
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From $88
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).