All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-09-29| Option | Price | Per person | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrópolis Day Trip from Rio: Imperial Museum, Brewery & LunchOur pick | US$ 42 p.p. | US$ 42 | 8h–10h | 4.66★ · 955 | free | +US$ 13 on site |
| Snorkeling in Arraial do Cabo from Rio de JaneiroBest value | US$ 68 p.p. | US$ 68 | 14h | 4.31★ · 455 | free | +US$ 3 on site |
| Rio: Pedra do Telégrafo Hike & Grumari Beach Day Trip | US$ 74 p.p. | US$ 74 | 6h | 4.95★ · 95 | free | — |
| Petrópolis Day Trip from Rio: Imperial Museum & Crystal Palace | US$ 94 p.p. | US$ 94 | 9h | 3.97★ · 103 | free | — |
| Petropolis Day Trip from Rio: Imperial Museum, Crystal Palace & Private AccessTop rated | US$ 287 p.p. | US$ 287 | 7h–8h | 4.97★ · 98 | free | — |
Real price per person across the 5 options: US$ 42–US$ 287 (median US$ 74). With an extra fee to pay on site: 2 of 5. With 100+ reviews: 3 of 5.
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Petrópolis Day Trip from Rio: Imperial Museum, Brewery & LunchYou’ll step into Brazil’s imperial history with a local guide in Petrópolis: walk palace halls where emperors lived, taste fresh beer at Bohemia Brewery, wander lively shopping streets and enjoy a hearty buffet lunch with locals. Expect cool mountain air and small surprises — this day trip from Rio is more than just sightseeing.
Snorkeling in Arraial do Cabo from Rio de JaneiroA full-day boat tour from Rio de Janeiro to Arraial do Cabo includes schooner transport, stops at Praia do Farol, Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia, Gruta Azul and Praia do Forno for swimming and snorkeling, a professional guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese, roundtrip hotel pickup from Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon, and lunch at a local restaurant (included in the full option or available separately). The tour runs 14 hours and operates year-round, with timing and stops adjusted for sea conditions.Is it for me?Book this if you're willing to commit a full day and start early from Rio to reach four separate beaches and open water on a shared schooner with set stops and timing.
Rio: Pedra do Telégrafo Hike & Grumari Beach Day TripYou hike 3.6 kilometers to Rio's famous Pedra do Telégrafo rock formation, take the photos that look impossible, then descend and swim at Grumari Beach. A bilingual guide handles the route and timing, hotel pickup is included, and the whole day takes 6 to 7 hours. Book on a weekday if you can to avoid crowds.Is it for me?Book this if you want the famous Pedra do Telégrafo photo and a beach swim in one morning without arranging your own transport or timing the crowds—the guide and fixed schedule handle both, leaving you to focus on the hike and the view.
Petrópolis Day Trip from Rio: Imperial Museum & Crystal PalaceYou visit the Imperial Museum in Dom Pedro II's former summer palace, see the Gothic Cathedral where the royal family is buried, and walk through the Crystal Palace — a glass ballroom built as a gift to Princess Isabel. Lunch is on your own, and you choose between the Santos Dumont aviation museum, Teresa Street shopping, or the Bohemia Brewery for your free time. Hotel pickup and museum entry are included; other attraction tickets are optional and paid separately.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Rio's royal history and the mountain town of Petrópolis without arranging your own transport or buying tickets separately — the guide handles the route and timing, and you decide how much time to spend at each stop based on what interests you most.
Petropolis Day Trip from Rio: Imperial Museum, Crystal Palace & Private AccessYou’ll step into palaces and museums filled with royal secrets, wander Petropolis’ European-style streets with your guide sharing local stories, and see the famous Crystal Palace glow in afternoon light. Includes hotel pickup from Rio plus entry tickets—expect small surprises and real moments along the way.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 5 of the 5 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Petrópolis Day Trip from Rio: Imperial Museum, Brewery & Lunch is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 955 reviews.
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