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2 Day itinerary in Brazil, South America

History Tour of Rio and Petropolis

Want to learn a lot about the history and heritage of Brazil? Board this 2-Day ‘time-travel’ tour with us to explore two very important cities in two different ways: a Walking Tour in Rio and a Day-Trip Tour to Petropolis. The first day will be in Rio. We will explore the historic city center and ... Read More

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By Marcelo and Rafael

Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English, Spanish, Portuguese

GUIDANCE

Tour Guide, Driver

starting point

Rio de Janeiro

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Meet local people

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Explore Rio's City Center and learn a lot about the History of both Rio and Brazil

2

Connect what you have learn and visited on the Rio tour to the Petropolis tour (day 2)

3

See how the Royal Family used to spend the summer and much more in this 'time-travel' tour

4

Scenic private roundtrip to Petropolis included (day 2)

Itinerary

2-Day History Tour: Rio + Petropolis expand_more

Day 1

place Day 1: Rio de Janeiro

The first day will be in Rio. We will explore the historic city center and discover how a colony on the other side of the Atlantic became the capital of the Portuguese Empire. You will learn the history of slavery from the point of view of those who suffered from the Atlantic trade and their descendants, as well as the impact and legacy of Afro culture on national identity.

Guide: Included for the day

Day 2

place Day 2: Petrópolis

On the second day, we will visit the city of Petropolis, where the Royal Family built their summerhouse. You will learn more about the Imperial times and not only visit the summerhouse itself (nowadays a museum) but also other important historic sites. This is a hidden gem of Rio.

Guide: Included for the day

What’s Included

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  • Private Car with Driver

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  • Roundtrip to Petrópolis (day 2)
  • Pick-up and Drop-off (day 1)
  • Tickets to the attractions

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  • Accommodation
  • Food and Drinks

About Marcelo

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Hello, all! My name is Marcelo, born and raised in Brazil. I've graduated in Tourism and I've been guiding visitors in Rio de Janeiro and surroundings for a while. Looking for private tours? Come and visit Rio with us!

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FROM PRICE PER TRAVELER

$590.00 USD