Brazil

History Tour of Rio and Petropolis

2 days

Trip Snapshot

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 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. 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.

Trip Type:Tailor-Made

Fully customized trips designed around your unique interests and needs.

Travel Theme:Explorer Trips

Go off the beaten path and dive into real, raw adventure.

Departure City:Rio de Janeiro
End City:Petrópolis
Operated in:English / Spanish / Portuguese
Physical Difficulty:Easy

Travel Styles: Meet local people.

Things you will do

Explore Rio's City Center and learn a lot about the History of both Rio and Brazil
Connect what you have learn and visited on the Rio tour to the Petropolis tour (day 2)
See how the Royal Family used to spend the summer and much more in this 'time-travel' tour
Scenic private roundtrip to Petropolis included (day 2)
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Itinerary

Day 1: Day 1: Rio de Janeiro

Day 2: Day 2: Petrópolis

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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!" — Marcelo

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