Imperial Museum Tours and Tickets

Travel by coach from Rio de Janeiro to the historical city of Petrópolis on this day trip, with guided tours of several must-see attractions. See the summer residence of Dom Pedro II and learn more about Brazil's 19th-century royal rule at the Imperial Museum. View the Gothic-style interior of St Peter of Alcantara Cathedral, tour the Crystal Palace and Santos Dumont Museum, shop on renowned Tereza Street and taste chocolate at the Patrone chocolate factory.

Get to know Petrópolis, the Imperial City of the State of Rio de Janeiro, during this private tour from Rio. Following hotel pickup, travel in a private vehicle through Serra dos Órgaos National Park, stopping for great photo ops along the way. Tour the Quitandinha Palace and the Imperial Museum to get a sense of the region's history. Stop for a traditional Brazilian lunch, then take a walking tour of the historic streets lined with examples of architecture from different eras. End your day with a visit to the local brewery. Enjoy personal attention and a flexible itinerary tailored to your interests on this private tour.

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.

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.

This is the perfect tour for your second day of stay in Rio! Visit the astonishinly beautiful Imperial city Petrópolis, the summer retreat of the Brazilian emperor Dom Pedro II, built by germans and enjoy the most pleasant day in this magical place and its many attractions with your extremely knowledgeable licensed guide and history expert! - Quitandinha hotel and old cassino - Sao Pedro de Alcântara Cathedral - Crystal Palace - Lunch in a local restaurant - Koeler Avenue - Imperial Palace museum history tour - Santos Dummont´s residence Available from Tuesday to Sunday only.

The Imperial Museum has the main collection of the country relative to the Brazilian empire, in particular the so-called Second Reign, period ruled by d. Pedro II. There are about 300 thousand museum, archival and bibliographical items available to researchers and others interested in knowing a little more about the subject. When entering, people with bags, backpacks etc. they should be left in the luggage compartment, which provides convenience in the visit and prevents accidents with the public and the collection. It is also necessary to store cameras and camcorders, because to preserve the collection and improve the flow of visitation, it is not allowed to photograph or film inside the palace.Besides the palace, the Imperial Museum has other areas of visitation: the Hall of the Battle of Campo Grande; the Pavilhao das Vaturas; and the Pátio Lourenço Luiz Lacombe.