
Private Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro
Don't miss out on dreamy beaches, symbolic buildings and impressive views. Discover the charms of Petrópolis or Arraial do Cabo with a Private Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro. Private Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro.
- 8 - 9 hours
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Don't miss out on dreamy beaches, symbolic buildings and impressive views. Discover the charms of Petrópolis or Arraial do Cabo with a Private Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro.
Private Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro
Explore Rio de Janeiro's surroundings with an exclusive guide by booking a private day trip, lasting between 8 to 9 hours. The service includes hotel pick-up, transport in a private vehicle, and an English-speaking guide.
Details of each tour are as follows:
Petropolis Day Trip (8 hours)
Pick-up is at 9 am from your hotel, followed by a 1.5-hour drive to the Imperial City of Brazil, Petrópolis. The tour includes stops at Quintandinha Palace, the Imperial Museum for a one-hour visit, Petropolis House (available from Wednesday to Sunday), the Metropolitan Cathedral, Bohemian Brewery for lunch and beer tasting, and the Santos Dumon House Museum. The tour concludes with a visit to a local chocolate factory. Return to your hotel is around 5 pm.
Important: This tour does not operate on Mondays. Access to the interior of Petropolis House is strictly from Wednesday to Sunday.
Arraial do Cabo Day Trip (9 hours)
Pick-up from your hotel is at 8 am, followed by a two-hour journey to Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy sailing through the clear waters of the "Brazilian Caribbean", with views of Pontal do Atalai, Gruta Azul, and Fenda de Nossa Senhora. A stop at Cabo Frio beach allows for lunch, after which the tour returns to Rio de Janeiro, arriving at your hotel by 5 pm.
Advantages of a private day trip
Booking a private tour offers personalized service, flexible scheduling, itinerary modifications, and potential savings for large groups.
Prices
Included
- Hotel pick up and drop–off
- Transport by minibus
- Boat cruise (depending on option selected)
- Entrance tickets
- English speaking guide
- Private and exclusive tour, there won't be anyone else in your group
Not included
- Boarding fee at Arraial do Cabo: 10BRL per person
- Admission to Arraial do Cabo city: 15BRL
- Admission to the brewery
Tips
- Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility