Petrópolis & Bohemia Brewery: Imperial City & Beer Tasting

The Road to Petrópolis: Where Rio's emperors built their escape

You drive into Rio's mountains to Petrópolis, walk through the Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace with entry included, visit the Cathedral and historic palaces, eat lunch, and end the day tasting handmade beer at Bohemia Brewery. Hotel pickup and all museum tickets are part of the package, so you show up and move through the day without arranging transport or entry fees separately.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Imperial Museum1h · entry included
2. Crystal Palace30m
3. Bohemia Brewery2h · entry included

Explore Petrópolis and Brewery Tour

• Travel from Rio to Petrópolis
• Visit Imperial Museum
• Visit Cathedral of Petrópolis
• Visit Crystal Palace
• Visit Palace Quintandinha
• See Relogio das flores
• Tour Bohemia Brewery Museum
• Enjoy beer tasting at brewery

The experience

You drive out of Rio's urban sprawl and the landscape shifts. The road climbs into the mountains, and within an hour you're in Petrópolis, the Imperial City where Emperor Pedro II spent his summers 70 kilometers from the coast. The air changes: cooler, greener, the kind of place where horse-drawn carriages still move through tree-lined streets and the architecture belongs to another century. The day unfolds through the city's main landmarks: the Imperial Museum, where you walk through rooms that held the royal family; the Crystal Palace, a glass structure that catches light in ways that make you stop and look; Quintandinha Palace; and the Cathedral. Lunch is built into the schedule, so you're not hunting for a place to eat between stops.

The Bohemia Brewery Museum sits at the end of the day, and this is where the tour shifts from history to something more immediate. You taste handmade beer (the kind that's made locally and doesn't travel far), and the brewery itself is a working operation, not a museum pretending to be one. The tasting is included, which means you're not doing the math on what to order. It's a natural way to close out the day: you've moved through the city's past, and now you're sitting with something people actually make and drink there.

The drive back to Rio takes you the same route in reverse, but you're tired in a good way. The kind of tired that comes from walking through museums and climbing palace stairs and standing in a brewery tasting room. If you're traveling with infants, specialized seats are available, so that logistics piece doesn't become its own problem.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• entry to the Imperial Museum.
• entry to the Bohemia Brewery Museum with beer tasting.
• lunch.
• visits to the Crystal Palace, Quintandinha Palace, and Petrópolis Cathedral.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Infant (under 5): free

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availableInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Brazil Trip Turismo

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to leave Rio for the day without arranging your own transport or buying tickets at each stop: the drive into the mountains and the mix of history and beer tasting fills a full day without gaps or decisions.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 10 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

How far is Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro?

About 70 kilometers from the city center, roughly a one-hour drive.

What's included in the tour?

Hotel pickup, entry to the Imperial Museum and Bohemia Brewery, lunch, and beer tasting at the brewery.

Can I bring an infant?

Yes. Infants can sit on an adult's lap, and specialized infant seats are available if you need one.

What's the main attraction in Petrópolis?

The Imperial Museum and the city's historic architecture. It was built as Emperor Pedro II's summer residence in the 1800s.

Is there a brewery tour included?

Yes, you visit the Bohemia Brewery Museum and do a beer tasting as part of the day.

How long is the full day?

The tour covers multiple stops in Petrópolis plus the brewery, with travel time included. Plan for a full day out of Rio.