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Home/Brazil/Southeast Brazil/Rio de Janeiro/Santos Dumont House Museum (Museu Casa de Santos Dumont)

Explore the Iconic Santos Dumont House Museum in Petrópolis

Immerse yourself in the legacy of the father of aviation at the Santos Dumont House Museum (Museu Casa de Santos Dumont) in Petrópolis. This iconic historical attraction offers a unique glimpse into the life of a visionary through fascinating museum tours and guided sightseeing experiences. Discover the architectural marvels of the Imperial City while exploring the personal belongings and ingenious inventions of Santos Dumont. Whether you are booking a cultural walking tour or a private historical excursion, this must-see Petrópolis landmark promises an unforgettable journey through Brazilian history and aviation heritage. Perfect for history buffs and families seeking authentic cultural tourism.

4.92/5 avg ratingFrom $50.40 per person10+ curated experiencesFree cancellation available

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Rating

Rating

4.92★ average

Based on 1,058 pooled reviews with ~90% positive sentiment

Tour Price

Tour Price

$97–$238 typical

Median price is $186, with Cultural tours averaging $181

Tour Length

Tour Length

7–11.3 hours

Median duration is 10 hours

Tour Type

Tour Type

Mostly private

70% of options are private tours, primarily sightseeing and cultural

Booking Info

Booking Info

Instant confirmation

100% of tours offer instant confirmation, 80% include free cancellation

Guide

Guide

Highly recommended

Reviewers frequently praise the experienced and knowledgeable guides

21 Products

Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro

Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro

10 hrsFree cancellation
4.67 (939 reviews)
88.45%
11.55%
Wonderful tourexcellent guideExcellent
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$42
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Full Day Excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro
Summary

Trip to Petropolis with transfer included. Discover the Imperial City with the No. 1 agency in Rio, without intermediaries. Discover Petrópolis and discover how this small city became the Capital of the Empire of Brazil. A picturesque place, full of history and culture. With its pleasant climate a...

Inclusions
  • Imperial Museum Ticket
  • Accredited Tour Guide
Itinerary
  • Imperial Museum
  • Sesc Quitandinha Cultural Center
  • Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara
  • Crystal Palace
  • Fabrica de Chocolates Patrone
  • Museu Casa de Santos Dumont
  • Rua Teresa
  • Cervejaria Bohemia
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Private Petropolis Imperial City Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro

Private Petropolis Imperial City Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro

7 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
5 (28 reviews)
99.34%
0.66%
greatBeautiful tourhighly recommend
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$249
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Private Petropolis Imperial City Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro
Summary

Come on a fantastic, approximately 7-hour, private day tour to Petropolis from Rio de Janeiro. Your group of up to 4 people will meet with your guide when picked up from your hotel to see sites such as the Imperial Museum, the Cathedral and Crystal Palace. This tour can be customized to your liking ...

Inclusions
  • Private vehicle
  • All the entrance fees
  • Private driver/guide
  • Comfortable vehicle for up to 4 people
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
Itinerary
  • Sesc Quitandinha Cultural Center
  • Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara
  • Imperial Museum
  • Petropolis
  • Museu Casa de Santos Dumont
  • Crystal Palace
  • Rua Teresa
  • Cervejaria Bohemia
  • Parque Nacional da Serra dos Orgaos
  • Rio de Janeiro Tours - Day Tours
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, A minimum of 2 people per booking is required, A maximum of 4 people per booking
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Private Petrópolis -Imperial Museum,dummont house,Cristal Palace,S.Pedro Church

Private Petrópolis -Imperial Museum,dummont house,Cristal Palace,S.Pedro Church

10 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
5 (14 reviews)
100%
0%
highly recommendexcelenteNice experience
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$148
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Private Petrópolis -Imperial Museum,dummont house,Cristal Palace,S.Pedro Church
Summary

Get to know the history and beauty of Petropolis with transportation and professional guide with all the necessary information for your entertainment and culture. With the royal family residing in Rio de Janeiro, many trips were made crossing the interior of the present state of RJ, In one of these ...

Inclusions
  • Professional informations and tour guide w/car
  • Tickets for the museum
Exclusions
  • Tickets for cervejaria Bohemia (It is optional the visit)
  • Tickets for Dummont house
  • Tickets for Bohemia cervejaria (optional visit)
  • Tickets Quintandinha Palace
Itinerary
  • Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara
  • Museu Casa de Santos Dumont
  • Cervejaria Bohemia
  • Crystal Palace
  • Imperial Museum
  • Sesc Quitandinha Cultural Center
Good to know
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Historic Petrópolis From Rio: The Imperial City –Palaces, Architecture & Culture

Historic Petrópolis From Rio: The Imperial City –Palaces, Architecture & Culture

10 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
4.94 (33 reviews)
97.92%
2.08%
amazingexperiencedknowledgeable
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$296
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Historic Petrópolis From Rio: The Imperial City –Palaces, Architecture & Culture
Summary

Uncover the early stories that marked the imperial past history of Brazil and shaped its future visiting the charming historic city of Petrópolis. Petrópolis is known as the imperial city, where Brazilian heritage is proudly preserved in the historical palaces, architecture, culture, food and histo...

Inclusions
  • VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops, airport Greet & Meet service.
  • Professional licensed private tour guide.
  • Entrance fees for all attractions described in the program.
  • Any address pick-up and drop-off are included like hotels and airports.(Within the city of Rio)
  • Transport by fully-equipped vehicles.
  • Private driver for groups bigger than 4 people. Otherwise, the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
Exclusions
  • Meals and drinks.
  • Tips. (optional)
Itinerary
  • Sesc Quitandinha Cultural Center
  • Imperial Museum
  • Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara
  • Museu Casa de Santos Dumont
  • Crystal Palace
  • Cervejaria Bohemia
Good to know
  • Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Guided Tour to the Imperial Cida of Petrópolis with Lunch

Guided Tour to the Imperial Cida of Petrópolis with Lunch

10 hrsFree cancellation
4.57 (44 reviews)
82.91%
17.09%
wonderfulVery good tourGuide was sensational
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$80
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Guided Tour to the Imperial Cida of Petrópolis with Lunch
Summary

The visit to the city of Petrópolis is a dive into our history. Known as the summer city of the royal family, Petrópolis houses a cultural collection of extreme importance for our country. The Imperial Museum is the most important point of visit, where you will be able to see up close all the furnit...

Inclusions
  • Entrance to the Cathedral of São Pedro de Alcântara
  • Crystal Palace ticket
  • Transportation in a car licensed by the tourism office
  • Professional bilingual tour guide
  • Entrance to Dom Pedro II's house and Imperial Museum
Exclusions
  • Drinks
  • Entrance to the Santos Dumont Museum
Itinerary
  • Imperial Museum
  • Museu Casa de Santos Dumont
  • Crystal Palace
  • Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara
Good to know
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, The tour is not private, but shared, and the guide will speak in English, Spanish and Portuguese, We are not responsible for items lost on our buses or vans., We do the tour, rain or shine. The day of the tour is chosen by the customer, therefore no refund will be generated in case of bad weather. We will do the tour rain or shine., Pick-ups in Barra da Tijuca and Recreio are not included., On days with a higher flow of tourists or in the presence of especially heavy traffic conditions, we can adopt the use of specific meeting points for picking up customers. This choice is made to ensure a more efficient organization of the tour, reducing the waiting times and inconveniences caused by traffic. Therefore, we invite our customers to read this note carefully to be informed and prepared., The time indicated at the time of booking is only indicative. The day before the tour, we will contact you via WhatsApp or via the booking platform to confirm the exact time of pickup., When the Bohemia Brewery is closed for renovations, the tour offers a fascinating alternative: a visit to the Wax Museum! In this case, the Wax Museum replaces the brewery, offering a unique and engaging experience where you can discover historical figures and icons of Brazilian culture in a fun and interactive way.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Imperial Petrópolis - Historic Tour + Teresa Street and Lunch

Imperial Petrópolis - Historic Tour + Teresa Street and Lunch

9 hrsFree cancellation
4.48 (44 reviews)
77.54%
22.46%
very goodamazing tourGood value
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$58
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Imperial Petrópolis - Historic Tour + Teresa Street and Lunch
Summary

For those who love history and architecture. Petrópolis' favorite destination when winter comes, Petrópolis combines the charm of buildings from the imperial period with the cold of the mountains and the quality of the infrastructure. The city of Petrópolis, also known as the "Imperial City" becaus...

Inclusions
  • Entrance fee to the Imperial Museum
Exclusions
  • Drinks and Desserts
Itinerary
  • Sesc Quitandinha Cultural Center
  • Imperial Museum
  • Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara
  • Museu Casa de Santos Dumont
  • Crystal Palace
  • Rua Teresa
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Petrópolis, the Imperial City

Petrópolis, the Imperial City

8 hrsEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
4.36 (11 reviews)
89.66%
10.34%
Excellent tourFantastic guideHighly recommended
Viator
$63
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Petrópolis, the Imperial City
Summary

Take the road to the historic city of Petropolis, founded after an initiative of the emperor Dom Pedro II and known as the "Imperial City". Pass by the "Palácio Quitandinha", a former casino-hotel from the 1940’s. Visit the Imperial Museum and learn more about the history of Brazil and of the impe...

Inclusions
  • Professional guide with live tour commentary in English, Spanish & Portuguese
  • Entrance for Imperial Museum
  • Roundtrip transfer from the main hotels at (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Flamengo) and Downtown
Exclusions
  • Entrance for other attractions with optional visit, as Santos Dumont’s House
Itinerary
  • Sesc Quitandinha Cultural Center
  • Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara
  • Imperial Museum
  • Crystal Palace
  • Museu Casa de Santos Dumont
  • Cervejaria Bohemia
Good to know
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Petropolis City Tour with Imperial Museum and Optional Lunch & Bohemia Brewery

Petropolis City Tour with Imperial Museum and Optional Lunch & Bohemia Brewery

12 hrsFree cancellation
4.11 (37 reviews)
70.41%
29.59%
very goodExcelente tourToo much time wasted
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$47
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Petropolis City Tour with Imperial Museum and Optional Lunch & Bohemia Brewery
Summary

Enjoy a full day tour to Petropolis and get to experience the best places in the city. Known as the summer spot of the Imperial Family, Petrópolis is an important historical place for Brazilians. The Imperial Museum is the highlight of the tour as it is the place where you can see the furniture, the...

Inclusions
  • Entrance to Imperial Museum
  • Bohemia Brewery (optional)
Exclusions
  • Sobremesas
  • Ingressos para os demais locais
Itinerary
  • Sesc Quitandinha Cultural Center
  • Imperial Museum
  • Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara
  • Museu Casa de Santos Dumont
  • Cervejaria Bohemia
  • Crystal Palace
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, We do not operate this tour on Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and Carnival season., Duration of the transfer from Rio to Petropolis: approximately 2 hours., If requested, you must present a copy of your ID., We contact you back in order to provide proper pickup time. Check your emails and/or cell phone., This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers per Bus., If the Imperial Museum is closed, we offer entrance to the Casa de Santos do Dumont., Contact us to confirm the pickup time according to hotel location.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Petrópolis Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace

Petrópolis Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace

9 hrsFree cancellation
3.98 (102 reviews)
68.94%
31.06%
Great tourexcellentguide was great
Viator
$95
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Petrópolis Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace
Summary

Spend a day at Petrópolis, a mountainside retreat that once served as a summer getaway for Brazil's royalty. On this guided tour, wander through the treasures of the Imperial Museum and then visit the burial place of Dom Pedro II and his family. Marvel at the Crystal Palace, built as an extravagant ...

Inclusions
  • Guided tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Imperial Museum Entrance Ticket
Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
Itinerary
  • Imperial Museum
  • Petropolis
  • Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara
  • Museu Casa de Santos Dumont
  • Crystal Palace
  • Rua Teresa
  • Cervejaria Bohemia
Good to know
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation., Tour has free time for visiting other main sights. Only tickets for Imperial Museum are included in price., Entrance fees to any other attractions are optional and therefore not included. Ask your guide for more information.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Petrópolis Historical Tour - Museum Ticket and Lunch!

Petrópolis Historical Tour - Museum Ticket and Lunch!

12 hrsFree cancellation
3.22 (9 reviews)
48.08%
51.92%
Great day !Super attentive attendantUnpleasant experience
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$81
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Petrópolis Historical Tour - Museum Ticket and Lunch!
Summary

This tour is for those who enjoy mountainous regions with an always cool climate surrounded by green hills with unique silhouettes. The city of Petrópolis is located at the top of Serra da Estrela in the state of Rio de Janeiro, at an altitude of 845 meters. Turistando RJ takes you to discover sev...

Inclusions
  • Accredited Tourism Guide
  • Admission to the Imperial Museum
Exclusions
  • Beverages and Desserts
  • House of German Items
  • Other tickets and items.
Itinerary
  • Sesc Quitandinha Cultural Center
  • Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara
  • Crystal Palace
  • Museu Casa de Santos Dumont
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Pairs well with

Landmarks travelers visit on the same route as Santos Dumont House Museum (Museu Casa de Santos Dumont).

Petropolis Wax Museum (Museu de Cera de Petrópolis)
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Petropolis Wax Museum (Museu de Cera de Petrópolis)

100 m away • from $216

Cervejaria Bohemia (Bohemia Brewery)
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Cervejaria Bohemia (Bohemia Brewery)

450 m away • from $43

Imperial Museum
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Imperial Museum

900 m away • from $41

Crystal Palace (Palácio de Cristal)
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Crystal Palace (Palácio de Cristal)

1.3 km away • from $41

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions travelers ask before visiting.

Among the 21 tour options we compare across booking platforms, private tours are a very popular choice, making up 48% of the available listings. Most of these experiences are full-day excursions, typically lasting between 7–12 hours.

The price for organized tours varies depending on the level of service and duration. Across the platforms we check, prices generally range from $47–$389, with a median price of around $150.

It is often worth booking ahead, as a small number of the options we compare are flagged as likely to sell out. To make booking easier, 95% of the listed tours offer instant confirmation.

The feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with an average rating of 4.5★ based on 1,281 pooled reviews across booking platforms. Travelers frequently describe the experiences as wonderful and highlight the great tour structure, knowledgeable guides, and the attractive nature of the site.

Yes, there is good variety for international travelers. The options we compare are offered in 6 languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, and Italian.

Flexibility is common when booking through major platforms. The vast majority of the tours, specifically 86% of the options we compare, offer free cancellation.

While most tours focus on history and sightseeing, a handful of the listings are specifically tagged as eco-friendly.

You can take a bus from Rodoviária Novo Rio: Alternatively, you can rent a car or hire a private transfer for more comfort.

Pack layers. Even in summer, evenings can be chilly due to the mountain climate, so bring a light jacket or sweater.

Yes, the historic center is very walkable. Most major sites like the Imperial Museum are located close to each other.

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