Petropolis
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Petropolis Reviews
We've found 15 Petropolis reviews from Viator.com travelers and members: what they loved, what they liked and what they think could be improved. It's all here to help you make the most of your next trip.
Results 1–15 of 15
Review by Eduardo W, January 2013
Doing what: Petropolis Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace
Very good tour! Right amount of time in each attraction, free time to visit Santos Dumont house right after lunch; really nice!
A little confusing in the hotel pickup: we stayed 45 minutes in the bus going to other hotels and then we were about three blocks from our hotel again. But no big deal!
Review by Barbara M, November 2012
Doing what: Petropolis Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace
Too bad, it was raining that day.
Review by Kiersten S, October 2012
Doing what: Petropolis Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace
This trip was ok, but could have been a lot better. Petropolis itself is beautiful and worth seeing. However, for us, it was not a strictly English tour. Our guide had about 7 Portuguese, 2 Spanish, and then 2 English speakers (us.). Therefore, we didn't get much out of the tour as there wasn't much described due to time issues of having to use 3 languages - and not much in English overall.
We also had a pickup/drop-off way across the city which at night added significantly to the ride home due to traffic.
Review by Brian R, January 2012
Doing what: Petropolis Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace
The tour of the Imperial Museum was done much too fast. The company's guide gave no time to look at things or to ask questions. In addition, he did not leave any time to see the gardens. Considering that it is about a three hour round trip to get there, the half-hour tour of the museum was wholly inadequate.. Stop at the Chocolate Factory on the way up was a waste of time and could have been skipped to leave more time for the museum. I would avoid the company if I ever get to go to Brazil again. Don't pay extra for the Crystal Palace! We didn't and we saw everything there was to see!
Review by Andrew T, December 2011
Doing what: Petropolis Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace
A good day trip..but we left Rio a bit late and so I think we did not have as much time in Petropolis as we should have. The visit to the Imperial Museum was not long enough.
Review by Katherine S, USA, March 2010
Doing what: Petropolis Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace
Nice to see another place outside of Rio--the mountains and countryside. Don't eat lunch at the place they take you to, it costs about US16 for this lunch buffet which was marginal at best.
Review by Anonymous, March 2010
Doing what: Petropolis Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace
Enjoyed the trip, but could have skipped the stop at the chocolate place.
Review by Ursula H, United Kingdom, February 2010
Doing what: Petropolis Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace
Guide very knowledgeable. Most enjoyable trip.
Review by Mariusz K, United Kingdom, February 2010
Doing what: Petropolis Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace
A very nice trip. Be aware that in winter it may get quite cold there as it's high in mountains.
Review by William S, United Kingdom, February 2010
Doing what: Petropolis Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace
Late start, entry to Crystal Palace included on my voucher - not included on tour. The guide was going to contact the company about this but never did so we didn't get inside the Crystal Palace which we had paid for. Other than those points it was a good tour.
Review by Patricia F M, USA, February 2010
Doing what: Petropolis Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace
Very good However, Crystal Palace is disappointing.
Review by Ariel V, USA, February 2010
Doing what: Petropolis Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace
Just simply a beautiful tour.
Review by Kara C, USA, January 2009
Doing what: Petropolis Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace
The guide was knowledgeable and courteous and the bus was comfortable. The only drawback is that the tour was given in three languages - which can be confusing at times. But all in all, we would recommend this tour.
Review by Monte C, USA, December 2008
Doing what: Petropolis Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace
Beautiful and informing.
Review by Kenneth W, December 2008
Doing what: Petropolis Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace
Our guide was great! It was a beautiful ride and he gave us lots of history. It was also nice to be with a small group. Could have used a little more time in town. The lunch place was definitely not something we'd want to do again! Find something on your own rather than eat the buffet they suggest!
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