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Discover Bucharest's Palace of Parliament. Explore its history and interiors with our tickets. Combo packages available for a comprehensive experience.

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Palace of Parliament Bucharest Tours
Bucharest Palace of the Parliament exterior with gardens and clear sky.
Bucharest Palace of the Parliament with foreground fountain and street view.
Guided tour group in the grand hall of the Palace of Parliament, featuring ornate staircase.
Conference room with chandeliers and flags inside Palace of Parliament, Bucharest.
Parliament chamber with wooden desks and Romanian flags inside Palace of Parliament.
Tour group inside the Palace of Parliament, Bucharest, with ornate marble walls and arches.
Grand interior hall of the Palace of Parliament, Bucharest, with ornate columns and chandeliers.
Room with chandeliers and ornate decor inside Palace of Parliament, Bucharest.
Chandelier inside the grand hall of the Palace of Parliament, Bucharest.
Constitution Square view from Palace of Parliament, Bucharest, with Romanian flag.
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1 hr
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  • Enjoy an hour-long guided tour of Bucharest's Palace of Parliament. Skip the line, save time, and dive into an unforgettable historical journey.

  • Your expert guide will share amazing facts, like how over 20,000 workers once toiled in shifts to build the Palace, fulfilling the dictator's grand vision of power.

  • Be in awe of the extravagant interiors, boasting of 500 chandeliers, 1400 mirrors and ceiling lights.

  • Enhance your exploration with narratives in your preferred language making the experience more personal and engaging.

  • Fun fact: Bucharest's Palace of Parliament holds the record for being the heaviest building in the world, weighing in at around 4,098,500,000 kilograms.

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  • Enjoy an hour-long guided tour of Bucharest's Palace of Parliament. Skip the line, save time, and dive into an unforgettable historical journey.

  • Your expert guide will share amazing facts, like how over 20,000 workers once toiled in shifts to build the Palace, fulfilling the dictator's grand vision of power.

  • Be in awe of the extravagant interiors, boasting of 500 chandeliers, 1400 mirrors and ceiling lights.

  • Enhance your exploration with narratives in your preferred language making the experience more personal and engaging.

  • Fun fact: Bucharest's Palace of Parliament holds the record for being the heaviest building in the world, weighing in at around 4,098,500,000 kilograms.

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€21.50
Palace of Parliament and  Bran Castle, Peles Castle & Brasov Full-Day Guided Tour
Visitors approaching the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, Romania.
Room with chandeliers and ornate decor inside Palace of Parliament, Bucharest.
Bran Castle in Romania surrounded by lush greenery.
Knight armor display inside Peles Castle, Romania, with stained glass windows.
Chandelier inside the grand hall of the Palace of Parliament, Bucharest.
Aerial view of Unirii Square fountains and traffic in Bucharest, Romania.
Council Square in Brasov with historic buildings and people walking.
Interior of a richly decorated church with ornate chandeliers and religious frescoes, Bucharest day trip.
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1 hr
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1 more
  • Maximize savings and explore Romania’s top landmarks! Explore the Palace of Parliament, Bran and Peles Castles, and more on a day trip from Bucharest.

  • Skip the ticket lines at the Palace of Parliament and marvel at its grand marble halls, sparkling chandeliers, and gilded ceilings.

  • Get expert insights from a guide about how 20,000 workers spent over 13 years building the Palace of Parliament as a symbol of communist power.

  • Enjoy seamless transfers from Bucharest and visit the legendary Bran Castle with a small group(optional), whose eerie atmosphere and medieval design are said to have inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula.

  • Head to the Peles Castle and enjoy stunning views of the Carpathian Mountains. And, go on a walking tour around Brasov to spot its iconic Black Church.

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  • Maximize savings and explore Romania’s top landmarks! Explore the Palace of Parliament, Bran and Peles Castles, and more on a day trip from Bucharest.

  • Skip the ticket lines at the Palace of Parliament and marvel at its grand marble halls, sparkling chandeliers, and gilded ceilings.

  • Get expert insights from a guide about how 20,000 workers spent over 13 years building the Palace of Parliament as a symbol of communist power.

  • Enjoy seamless transfers from Bucharest and visit the legendary Bran Castle with a small group(optional), whose eerie atmosphere and medieval design are said to have inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula.

  • Head to the Peles Castle and enjoy stunning views of the Carpathian Mountains. And, go on a walking tour around Brasov to spot its iconic Black Church.

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€57.47

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Palace of Parliament exterior in Bucharest, Romania, showcasing grand architecture.
Guided tour group in the grand hall of the Palace of Parliament, featuring ornate staircase.
Constitution Square view from Palace of Parliament, Bucharest, with Romanian flag.
Athenaeum in Revolution Square, Bucharest, with neoclassical columns and garden in foreground.
Memorial of Rebirth monument in Revolution Square, Bucharest, with surrounding buildings.
Aerial view of Unirii Square fountains and traffic in Bucharest, Romania.
Visitors walking outside the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, Romania.
Room with chandeliers and ornate decor inside Palace of Parliament, Bucharest.
Palace of Parliament interior with ornate chandeliers and decorative wood paneling.
Traditional wooden houses at Village Museum, Bucharest.
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4 hr
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  • Travel back in time to uncover the historical secrets of Bucharest on this 4-hour tour.

  • Enjoy a guided visit to the Palace of the Parliament, built by Nicolae Ceausescu.

  • Visit the Village Museum, containing authentic Romanian peasant homes from across the country.

  • See iconic spots in the city such as Revolution Square and Constitution Square.

  • Your ticket includes a hassle-free pick-up and drop-off from your hotel.

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  • Travel back in time to uncover the historical secrets of Bucharest on this 4-hour tour.

  • Enjoy a guided visit to the Palace of the Parliament, built by Nicolae Ceausescu.

  • Visit the Village Museum, containing authentic Romanian peasant homes from across the country.

  • See iconic spots in the city such as Revolution Square and Constitution Square.

  • Your ticket includes a hassle-free pick-up and drop-off from your hotel.

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€59
Palace of Parliament and Therme Bucuresti Spa
Parliament chamber with wooden desks and Romanian flags inside Palace of Parliament.
Grand interior hall of the Palace of Parliament, Bucharest, with ornate columns and chandeliers.
Indoor tropical pool with palm trees and glass roof at Therme Bucuresti.
People relaxing in a hot tub at Therme Bucuresti.
Bucharest Palace of the Parliament exterior with gardens and clear sky.
Conference room with chandeliers and flags inside Palace of Parliament, Bucharest.
People relaxing in a sauna at Therme Bucuresti.
Couple receiving head massages at Spa in Therme Bucuresti.
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  • Unearth Romania's history in the grandeur of the Palace of Parliament through a 1-hour guided tour, skip-the-line access lets you explore without waiting.

  • Learn about key figures, including Nicolae Ceausescu, while admiring opulent interiors, sprawling halls, and nearly 500 chandeliers.

  • Rejuvenate your senses at Europe's largest indoor wellness center, Therme Bucuresti with pools, saunas, and water slides for ultimate relaxation.

  • Choose from 2 therapeutic areas – The Palm, and Elysium, each offering its unique attractions, from mineral pools to heat therapy.

  • Fun Fact: Bucharest's Palace of Parliament has 8 underground levels, including a nuclear bunker connected to state institutions by 20 km of catacombs!

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  • Unearth Romania's history in the grandeur of the Palace of Parliament through a 1-hour guided tour, skip-the-line access lets you explore without waiting.

  • Learn about key figures, including Nicolae Ceausescu, while admiring opulent interiors, sprawling halls, and nearly 500 chandeliers.

  • Rejuvenate your senses at Europe's largest indoor wellness center, Therme Bucuresti with pools, saunas, and water slides for ultimate relaxation.

  • Choose from 2 therapeutic areas – The Palm, and Elysium, each offering its unique attractions, from mineral pools to heat therapy.

  • Fun Fact: Bucharest's Palace of Parliament has 8 underground levels, including a nuclear bunker connected to state institutions by 20 km of catacombs!

from €54.50
€51.77

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Bran Castle in Romania surrounded by lush greenery.
Bran Castle hall with medieval furniture, stone walls, and a colorful rug in Transylvania, Romania.
Peles Castle exterior in Romania surrounded by autumn trees.
Knight armor display inside Peles Castle, Romania, with stained glass windows.
Group of tourists listening to a guide at Bran Castle, surrounded by lush greenery.
Council Square in Brasov with historic buildings and people walking.
Bran Castle courtyard with view of Donjon tower and surrounding hills.
Tourist photographing Peleș Castle courtyard in Sinaia, Romania.
Interior of a richly decorated church with ornate chandeliers and religious frescoes, Bucharest day trip.
Monastery of Sinaia with Carpathian Mountains backdrop in Sinaia, Romania.
Black Church in Brașov with forested hill backdrop.
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12 hr
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  • With your English or Italian-speaking guide, step into Bran Castle, also called the Dracula Castle, and the Royal Residence of Peles Castle.

  • Wander Bran Castle’s hidden stairways, secret doors, and eerie dungeons with torture tools like iron cages and spiked chairs tied to Vlad the Impaler’s legend.

  • Peles Castle stuns with vivid battle tapestries, stained-glass sliding ceilings, and even a private theater from the early days of cinema.

  • Stroll Brasov’s cobbled streets past the Black Church’s charred walls, Hirscher House’s red tiles, and Austro-Hungarian baroque gems.

  • Fun fact: Peles Castle had central heating and electricity as early as 1883, powered by its own hydroelectric plant.

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  • With your English or Italian-speaking guide, step into Bran Castle, also called the Dracula Castle, and the Royal Residence of Peles Castle.

  • Wander Bran Castle’s hidden stairways, secret doors, and eerie dungeons with torture tools like iron cages and spiked chairs tied to Vlad the Impaler’s legend.

  • Peles Castle stuns with vivid battle tapestries, stained-glass sliding ceilings, and even a private theater from the early days of cinema.

  • Stroll Brasov’s cobbled streets past the Black Church’s charred walls, Hirscher House’s red tiles, and Austro-Hungarian baroque gems.

  • Fun fact: Peles Castle had central heating and electricity as early as 1883, powered by its own hydroelectric plant.

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€39
Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest, Romania, with ornate iron fence and lush greenery.
Grand interior hall of the Palace of Parliament, Bucharest, with ornate columns and chandeliers.
Hallway with chandeliers and red carpet in the Palace of Parliament, Bucharest.
Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest, Romania, with clear blue sky.
Chess set on ornate table in Ceausescu Mansion's opulent room, part of Fast Track Guided Tour.
Elegant room in Ceausescu Mansion with ornate furniture and artwork, part of guided tour.
Palace of Parliament interior with ornate doors and chandeliers during guided tour.
Palace of Parliament facade with arched windows in Bucharest, Romania.
Entrance of Ceausescu Mansion with ornate columns and archway, Bucharest.
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45 min
Mobile ticket
  • Enjoy skip the line access to both Palace of the Parliament and Ceausescu Mansion.
  • Follow your expert guide as you explore Europe's biggest building, Palace of the Parliament.
  • Learn about history and politics of Romania, along with key figures that played a role in shaping the country.
  • Admire the Palace's large halls, opulent decorations, and fascinating interiors.
  • Go up to the 2nd level for terrific views of Fountains Avenue.
  • Explore the lavish interiors of the dictator Nicolae Ceausescu's mansion, with an expert guide.
  • Pay a visit to the beautiful greenhouse and the gardens.
  • See the mini gallery that was once an indoor pool.
  • Find out the significance of a dictator living in such opulence.

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  • Enjoy skip the line access to both Palace of the Parliament and Ceausescu Mansion.
  • Follow your expert guide as you explore Europe's biggest building, Palace of the Parliament.
  • Learn about history and politics of Romania, along with key figures that played a role in shaping the country.
  • Admire the Palace's large halls, opulent decorations, and fascinating interiors.
  • Go up to the 2nd level for terrific views of Fountains Avenue.
  • Explore the lavish interiors of the dictator Nicolae Ceausescu's mansion, with an expert guide.
  • Pay a visit to the beautiful greenhouse and the gardens.
  • See the mini gallery that was once an indoor pool.
  • Find out the significance of a dictator living in such opulence.
from €43.50
€41.32

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Aerial view of the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, Romania, surrounded by cityscape.
Woman using audio guide at Palace of Parliament, Bucharest.
Palace of Parliament interior with ornate chandeliers and decorative wood paneling.
Guided tour group in the grand hall of the Palace of Parliament, featuring ornate staircase.
Visitors approaching the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, Romania.
Bucharest Palace of the Parliament with foreground fountain and street view.
Aerial view of Unirii Square fountains and traffic in Bucharest, Romania.
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30 min
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  • Discover the Palace of Parliament with a flexible, multi-language audio guide—perfect for a self-paced, informative tour.

  • Gain access to an online audio guide for the Palace of Parliament, available in English, German, French, Italian, and Spanish.

  • The audio guide provides insightful commentary on the Palace’s history, architecture, and political significance, giving you a rich understanding of this iconic landmark.

  • This audio guide offers a flexible, self-guided experience in your preferred language, allowing you to explore the Palace at your own pace.

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  • Discover the Palace of Parliament with a flexible, multi-language audio guide—perfect for a self-paced, informative tour.

  • Gain access to an online audio guide for the Palace of Parliament, available in English, German, French, Italian, and Spanish.

  • The audio guide provides insightful commentary on the Palace’s history, architecture, and political significance, giving you a rich understanding of this iconic landmark.

  • This audio guide offers a flexible, self-guided experience in your preferred language, allowing you to explore the Palace at your own pace.

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€5
Palace of the Parliament Audio guide and Skip the line
Guided tour group in the grand hall of the Palace of Parliament, featuring ornate staircase.
Palace of Parliament interior with ornate chandeliers and decorative wood paneling.
Tour group inside the Palace of Parliament, Bucharest, with ornate marble walls and arches.
Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest, grand facade with ornate architecture and expansive courtyard.
Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest with grand neoclassical architecture and expansive facade.
Parliament chamber with ornate ceiling inside Palace of Parliament, Bucharest.
Palace of Parliament Bucharest, ornate chandeliers in Human Rights Hall.
Palace of Parliament grand staircase with ornate ceiling and red carpet.
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30 min
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  • Skip ticket queues with priority access and dive deep into the Palace of Parliament, Bucharest. Tour the Romanian Parliament with a live English guide and get insights on Europe’s largest and heaviest building.

  • Then dive deeper at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide covering its architecture, history, and political role.

  • The guided tour is available at a specific time slot, while the audio guide allows you to explore at your convenience. Combine them in one go for a comprehensive tour to fit your perfect Bucharest itinerary.

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  • Skip ticket queues with priority access and dive deep into the Palace of Parliament, Bucharest. Tour the Romanian Parliament with a live English guide and get insights on Europe’s largest and heaviest building.

  • Then dive deeper at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide covering its architecture, history, and political role.

  • The guided tour is available at a specific time slot, while the audio guide allows you to explore at your convenience. Combine them in one go for a comprehensive tour to fit your perfect Bucharest itinerary.

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€26.50
Bucharest Palace of the Parliament with foreground fountain and street view.
Visitors walking through ornate hall in Palace of Parliament Bucharest.
Parliament chamber with ornate ceiling inside Palace of Parliament, Bucharest.
Tour group inside the Palace of Parliament, Bucharest, with ornate marble walls and arches.
Aerial view of the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, Romania, surrounded by cityscape.
Palace of Parliament grand staircase with ornate ceiling and red carpet.
Palace of Parliament Bucharest, ornate chandeliers in Human Rights Hall.
Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, Romania, with ornate architecture and clear blue sky.
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1 hr
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  • Venture through Europe’s largest building on this tour of Romania’s Parliament

  • Dedicated skip-the-line tickets to this cherished attraction saves you time

  • Learn about the communist regime in Romania from your expert tour guide

  • Waltz across the three levels of the building, each decked with opulent interiors

  • Enjoy the sight of chandeliers, mirrors, ceiling lights, and elaborate decorations

  • Step out onto the Dictator’s Balcony and enjoy views of the Fountain Boulevard

More details

  • Venture through Europe’s largest building on this tour of Romania’s Parliament

  • Dedicated skip-the-line tickets to this cherished attraction saves you time

  • Learn about the communist regime in Romania from your expert tour guide

  • Waltz across the three levels of the building, each decked with opulent interiors

  • Enjoy the sight of chandeliers, mirrors, ceiling lights, and elaborate decorations

  • Step out onto the Dictator’s Balcony and enjoy views of the Fountain Boulevard

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€21.50

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About Palace of Parliament

Built during the Communist era under the dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu, the Palace of Parliament Bucharest, also known as the People's House, is a government building and a symbol of Romania's struggle under the communist regime. Its sheer scale and opulence make it a must-visit attraction for tourists interested in history, architecture, and politics.


Address
Strada Izvor 2-4, București, Romania
Also known as
People's Palace / House of the Republic
Year opened
1997
Founded by
Nicolae Ceaușescu
Visitors per year
200000
Expected wait time - Standard
30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)
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Emanuela Dona
IT

Emanuela

5/5
Italy
Short one-hour visit but useful to get the most important information. Very nice guide with excellent Italian!
Natalia Zabudscaia
RO

Natalia

5/5
Romania
We liked the tour guide. It was an interesting tour with a good sense of humor, which made it even more engaging. The guide didn’t overwhelm us with too many historical facts — everything was well-balanced, and we didn’t even have time to get tired!
Dominik Ringhofer

Dominik

5/5
The guide "Tudor" was great and had so much knowledge about every sight visited. Also we had a issue with the hop-on service at the hotel that we couldn't solve with the chat bot. We called the support and were able to resolve the issue within 2 minutes and were even fetched from a hotel that was not on the list but on the way. Great service! The sights themselves were also great (as you can assume they were completely overrun by tourists) and if you are interested in in the castles, village and some background info about Romania's history --> big recommendation.
Jan Jackson
AU

Jan

4/5
Australia
The building was magnificent and it was so interesting to hear of it's history. However, we arrived nearly 40 minutes early and found it extremely difficult to find the right gate to enter. We couldn't find any clear signage. Other travellers might have similar challenges.
Petra Šimková
SK

Petra

5/5
Slovakia
We had some trouble finding the meeting point .But the palace was enermous.I loved it but the fact that we seen only 3% of the building is crazy and i wana see more.The tour guide Cristian was great.
Toussaints Océane
FR

Toussaints

5/5
France
We loved the private tour of Bucharest. Laura and her driver were very warm and smiling, and taught us a lot about their country and Romanian history. As the visit to the Parliament was not possible for individual tours, we were able to visit Ceaucescu's house instead, which is absolutely worth a visit (entrance fee extra). Thanks to Laura and Romain for a great morning!
Cynthia K Toth
US

Cynthia

4/5
United States
The actual tour with guide. Sometimes difficult to hear and follow but it was a nice experience. The areas we were shown were amazing and interesting. Enjoyed hearing about the history and description of each room and staircase we visited. Part of the reason for not achieving "amazing" had more to do with the tour company instructions for preparing to visit the Parliament. We experienced difficulty understanding tour company guidance on what was acceptable to take through security and where to leave personal belongings if you chose not to bring on the tour.
Hector Javier Sanchez Vargas
MX

Hector

5/5
Mexico
It was incredible!!! The guide at the parliament , the experience with the people of the application... everything was awesome!!
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