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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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Slide 1 of 9, Bucharest Palace of the Parliament exterior with clear blue sky.
Bucharest Palace of the Parliament exterior with clear blue sky.
1 hr - 3 hrs
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  • Join a focused 1-hour guided visit inside Europe’s largest administrative building, with timed entry that lets you maximize time in Bucharest.

  • Start by skipping the entry line at your booked time, bypassing ticket queues so you move quickly from security check into the palace interior.

  • Explore grand halls and chambers with your official guide, who leads you through key areas while sharing context on design, function, and daily life here.

  • Follow a set indoor route at an easy pace, with your guide pointing out standout rooms, decor, and stories that bring this working institution to life.

  • Choose from English, Spanish, Italian, or Romanian tours, or upgrade to a private tour with Mercedes minivan transfers.

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  • Join a focused 1-hour guided visit inside Europe’s largest administrative building, with timed entry that lets you maximize time in Bucharest.

  • Start by skipping the entry line at your booked time, bypassing ticket queues so you move quickly from security check into the palace interior.

  • Explore grand halls and chambers with your official guide, who leads you through key areas while sharing context on design, function, and daily life here.

  • Follow a set indoor route at an easy pace, with your guide pointing out standout rooms, decor, and stories that bring this working institution to life.

  • Choose from English, Spanish, Italian, or Romanian tours, or upgrade to a private tour with Mercedes minivan transfers.

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€27.19
Slide 1 of 10, Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest with manicured gardens in the foreground.
Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest with manicured gardens in the foreground.
6 hrs
2 more
  • Explore three key Bucharest sites in one seamless city tour with guided visits, stories about daily life, and easy transfers handled for you.

  • Start in the city center where you meet your guide, then board an AC minivan that takes you between locations so you avoid navigating on your own.

  • Visit the grand parliamentary complex, step inside the former presidential residence, and continue to the open air Village Museum that showcases rural life.

  • Hear your guide connect architecture, design, and personal anecdotes so you leave with context for both past and present in Romania’s capital.

  • Choose your preferred language for the experience with professional English, Italian, or Spanish speaking guides leading small group tours throughout the day.

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  • Explore three key Bucharest sites in one seamless city tour with guided visits, stories about daily life, and easy transfers handled for you.

  • Start in the city center where you meet your guide, then board an AC minivan that takes you between locations so you avoid navigating on your own.

  • Visit the grand parliamentary complex, step inside the former presidential residence, and continue to the open air Village Museum that showcases rural life.

  • Hear your guide connect architecture, design, and personal anecdotes so you leave with context for both past and present in Romania’s capital.

  • Choose your preferred language for the experience with professional English, Italian, or Spanish speaking guides leading small group tours throughout the day.

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€25
Slide 1 of 9, Palace of Parliament and Therme Bucuresti Spa exterior views, Bucharest.
Palace of Parliament and Therme Bucuresti Spa exterior views, Bucharest.
Explore at your pace
  • Make the most of your Bucharest visit with this cost-effective combo, featuring skip-the-line entry to the Palace of Parliament and access to Therme București.

  • Discover the architecture of the Palace of Parliament, and marvel at the palace's staircases, chandeliers, and over 1,400 mirrors on an expert-led guided tour.

  • Relax and recharge at Therme București with access to either The Palm (a tropical forest with mineral pools, saunas and indoor and outdoor pools) or Elysium (a premium wellness space with indoor pools, steam rooms and treatment rooms).

  • Upgrade your experience to full-day access at Therme București to enjoy The Palm and Elysium zones without feeling rushed.

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  • Make the most of your Bucharest visit with this cost-effective combo, featuring skip-the-line entry to the Palace of Parliament and access to Therme București.

  • Discover the architecture of the Palace of Parliament, and marvel at the palace's staircases, chandeliers, and over 1,400 mirrors on an expert-led guided tour.

  • Relax and recharge at Therme București with access to either The Palm (a tropical forest with mineral pools, saunas and indoor and outdoor pools) or Elysium (a premium wellness space with indoor pools, steam rooms and treatment rooms).

  • Upgrade your experience to full-day access at Therme București to enjoy The Palm and Elysium zones without feeling rushed.

from Original price€63
€59.85

5% off

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Peleș Castle in Romania surrounded by autumn trees.
12 hrs
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2-day combo of Romania’s most popular tours

Visit Peles Castle, Bran (Dracula) Castle & Brasov Old Town

Explore Parliament Palace, Ceausescu Mansion & Village Museum

Save 20% compared to booking separately

Round-trip transfers included from Bucharest

Live guide in English, Spanish or Italian

Audio guide in 20+ languages (accessible through smartphone )

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2-day combo of Romania’s most popular tours

Visit Peles Castle, Bran (Dracula) Castle & Brasov Old Town

Explore Parliament Palace, Ceausescu Mansion & Village Museum

Save 20% compared to booking separately

Round-trip transfers included from Bucharest

Live guide in English, Spanish or Italian

Audio guide in 20+ languages (accessible through smartphone )

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€65
Slide 1 of 8, Tour guide speaking inside the ornate hall of the Palace of Parliament, Bucharest.
Tour guide speaking inside the ornate hall of the Palace of Parliament, Bucharest.
1 hr
  • Trace Romania's communist-era ambition through marble halls, crystal chandeliers, and one of the world's largest state buildings.

  • Meet your guide at the entrance, skip the ticket line, and begin a 1-hour route through the palace's grand public rooms.

  • Explore monumental staircases, ornate meeting halls, and richly decorated interiors filled with mirrors, carpets, and woodwork.

  • Choose between an English or Italian-guided tour and follow expert commentary tailored to your preferred language.

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  • Trace Romania's communist-era ambition through marble halls, crystal chandeliers, and one of the world's largest state buildings.

  • Meet your guide at the entrance, skip the ticket line, and begin a 1-hour route through the palace's grand public rooms.

  • Explore monumental staircases, ornate meeting halls, and richly decorated interiors filled with mirrors, carpets, and woodwork.

  • Choose between an English or Italian-guided tour and follow expert commentary tailored to your preferred language.

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€27.19
Slide 1 of 9, Visitors walking towards the Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest, Romania.
Visitors walking towards the Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest, Romania.
1 hr
  • Explore the Palace of Parliament on a private guided tour that offers a more personalized way to discover Romania’s history.

  • Meet your guide and enter with skip-the-line access, avoiding ticket queues before beginning your 1-hour visit.

  • Walk through grand halls and ornate chambers filled with chandeliers, mirrors, marble interiors, and decorative lighting.

  • Learn about the building’s controversial construction while viewing highlights like Fountains Avenue from the second level.

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  • Explore the Palace of Parliament on a private guided tour that offers a more personalized way to discover Romania’s history.

  • Meet your guide and enter with skip-the-line access, avoiding ticket queues before beginning your 1-hour visit.

  • Walk through grand halls and ornate chambers filled with chandeliers, mirrors, marble interiors, and decorative lighting.

  • Learn about the building’s controversial construction while viewing highlights like Fountains Avenue from the second level.

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€195
Slide 1 of 10, Palace of Parliament exterior in Bucharest, Romania, showcasing grand architecture.
Palace of Parliament exterior in Bucharest, Romania, showcasing grand architecture.
4 hrs
2 more
  • Step inside the Palace of Parliament, the world’s second-largest administrative building, with included entry.

  • Guided by a certified English-speaking expert, gain insights into Bucharest’s history and the 1989 revolution.

  • Discover Romania’s rural heritage at the Village Museum, featuring authentic houses from across the country.

  • Hotel pick-up, drop-off, and A/C transport make exploring Bucharest’s highlights seamless and stress-free.

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  • Step inside the Palace of Parliament, the world’s second-largest administrative building, with included entry.

  • Guided by a certified English-speaking expert, gain insights into Bucharest’s history and the 1989 revolution.

  • Discover Romania’s rural heritage at the Village Museum, featuring authentic houses from across the country.

  • Hotel pick-up, drop-off, and A/C transport make exploring Bucharest’s highlights seamless and stress-free.

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€59
Slide 1 of 9, Tourists exploring ornate hall with chandeliers, Palace of Parliament, Bucharest.
Tourists exploring ornate hall with chandeliers, Palace of Parliament, Bucharest.
1 hr
  • Explore one of the world’s largest administrative buildings while uncovering stories from Romania’s communist era.

  • Meet your official English-speaking guide and enter with skip-the-line access, avoiding long waits at the ticket office.

  • Walk across three levels filled with grand meeting halls, chandeliers, mirrors, ornate ceilings, and lavish décor.

  • Step onto the Dictator’s Balcony for sweeping boulevard views while your guide shares insights into the building’s past.

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  • Explore one of the world’s largest administrative buildings while uncovering stories from Romania’s communist era.

  • Meet your official English-speaking guide and enter with skip-the-line access, avoiding long waits at the ticket office.

  • Walk across three levels filled with grand meeting halls, chandeliers, mirrors, ornate ceilings, and lavish décor.

  • Step onto the Dictator’s Balcony for sweeping boulevard views while your guide shares insights into the building’s past.

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€30
Slide 1 of 9, Palace of Parliament and Peles Castle in Romania, part of a guided tour from Bucharest.
Palace of Parliament and Peles Castle in Romania, part of a guided tour from Bucharest.
1 hr - 12 hrs
Transfers available
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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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  • 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.

from Original price€65
€45.12

31% off

Pro tips to help you make a pick

All Palace of Parliament tickets offer skip-the-line entry. So, they tend to sell out quickly, especially during peak tourist seasons (spring and summer). It's best to book your tickets at least 2–3 weeks in advance to secure your spot.

Note that entry to the Palace of Parliament requires a valid national ID card or passport for security purposes. Be sure to carry your identification on the day of your visit, as you won't be allowed inside without it.

Guided tours of the Palace of Parliament have a specific duration, typically about an hour, so plan your visit accordingly. Arrive 15–20 minutes early to allow time for mandatory security and bag checks, including metal detectors, before entering the building.

Enhance your Palace of Parliament visit with combo tours! Relax at Therme Bucuresti with 4.5-hour or full-day access to the Palm or Elysium areas, or dive into history at the Ceausescu Mansion for deeper insights into Romania’s political past. Both options offer a 5% discount, adding great value to your experience.

Want to make the most of your visit to Romania? Pair your Palace of Parliament visit with a full-day guided tour to Dracula's Castle, Peleș Castle, and Brașov. This tour offers VIP skip-the-line access, transportation in a comfortable AC vehicle, and a guided walking tour in Brașov. It’s the perfect way to dive into Romania’s culture, legends, and architecture.

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.


AddressStrada Izvor 2-4, București, Romania
Also known asPeople's Palace / House of the Republic
Year opened1997
Founded byNicolae Ceaușescu
Visitors per year200000
Expected wait time - Standard30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)

Did you know?

The Palace of Parliament Bucharest has several names that mirror its rich history and political importance. Locals often refer to it as the "People's House Bucharest" or "People's Palace Bucharest," while other titles like the "Palace of the People," "House of the Republic," "Romanian Parliament," and "The Ceausescu Palace" are also used.

The Palace of Parliament serves a variety of purposes, housing not only the Romanian Parliament but also museums and conference centers. It's home to the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate and even offers exhibition spaces. Beneath its many floors, you'll find nuclear bunkers and hidden tunnels, adding to its intrigue.

The Palace's construction stirred a lot of controversy, displacing thousands of residents and sparking widespread dissatisfaction. Entire neighborhoods were razed overnight, forcing over 40,000 people out of their homes and demolishing 9,000 houses, as well as historic landmarks and churches.

Maintaining the massive Palace of Parliament building comes at a hefty price, with an annual upkeep cost exceeding 6 million euros. This covers preservation efforts to safeguard the building's structure and preserve its opulent interiors.

About 100,000 workers were involved in building the People's Palace in Bucharest, with a whopping 20,000 working round the clock in three shifts. Sadly, quite a few lost their lives in accidents on the job.

Why visit Palace of Parliament?

Marvel at its architectural grandeur.

Get ready to be amazed by the grandeur and size of the Palace of Parliament. It's the world's second-largest administrative building, just behind the Pentagon. Covering an immense 365,000 square meters, it houses more than 1,100 rooms adorned with lavish materials like marble, crystal, and gold leaf.

See panoramic views from the top.

Ascend to the upper floors for breathtaking panoramic views of Bucharest. The terrace offers a unique perspective of the city skyline, providing an excellent opportunity for memorable photographs.

Explore Romania's cultural heritage.

Discover a treasure trove of Romanian art and culture within the Palace's walls. From lavish chandeliers to intricate tapestries, every corner exudes opulence and tradition. 

See the opulent interiors.

Explore luxurious interiors of the palace adorned with chandeliers, larger-than-life carpets and curtains, and intricate woodwork, reflecting both Baroque and Rococo influences. 

Talk a walk in the gardens.

Step into the meticulously designed gardens surrounding the palace, providing a tranquil counterpoint to its majestic facade. Whether you prefer a peaceful walk or a quiet retreat, these gardens offer the perfect escape with their lush greenery and carefully curated pathways.

Highlights

Plan your visit

The main visitor entrance

The main visitor entrance

This entrance is located on the north side of the Palace of Parliament Bucharest, facing Izvor Park on the Bulevardul Națiunile Unite lane. This is the entrance you will use whether you've already booked your tickets online, bought them at the ticket counter (if they're available), or you're with a guided tour crew. 

The National Museum of Contemporary Art entrance

The National Museum of Contemporary Art entrance

This entrance is used if you are visiting the National Museum of Contemporary Art and is located on the west side of the Palace of Parliament. You can reach this entrance from the Calea 13 Septembrie lane.

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What our guests say

Michael C

Couple
3 weeks ago
The guide was very friendly, knowledgeable, and engaging. The architecture was beautiful, and the tour was both incredibly informative and stunning. A fantastic experience and a must when visiting Bucharest.

Bucharest: Palace of Parliament Entry Ticket & Guided Tour

Dellavalle M

Italy
Couple
3 weeks ago

+1 more

Punctuality and easy access. Knowledgeable and helpful guide. An immense palace that is historically controversial due to its construction.

Bucharest: Palace of Parliament Entry Ticket & Guided Tour

Verity L

United Kingdom
Couple
3 weeks ago
Brilliant day at the spa, loved everything about it, amazing value for money, easy to book.... recommend booking the Elysian then you have access to the whole spa, STUNNING!! Will 100% return....

Combo: Skip-the-Line Guided Tour of Palace of Parliament + Entry to Therme Bucuresti Spa Tickets

Jessica B

United Kingdom
Group
Sep 2026
Had the best day there! Would go back in a heart beat. Food was amazing. Staff was friendly. Clean throughout. Just had the most amazing time

Combo: Skip-the-Line Guided Tour of Palace of Parliament + Entry to Therme Bucuresti Spa Tickets

Maria Z

Greece
Group
5 days ago
We loved the countryside as well as the city of Brasov. One hour is not enough for this city. We would prefer one hour more to enjoy it instead of visiting Cantacusin castle. Alex was a perfect organiser of the trip! Always informed us in time.

Combo: 1-Hour Palace of Parliament Skip-the-Line Guided Tour + From Bucharest: Bran Castle, Peles Castle & Brasov Full-Day Guided Tour

Allan O

United States
Couple
5 days ago
Tour was very interesting and the guide was knowledgeable and funny but we only got to see a tiny fraction of the building. For the price I think we should have been able to see more.

Combo: Palace of the Parliament + Ceausescu Mansion Guided Tour

Jane S

United States
Solo
Last week
Was worth booking the Parliament tour in order to learn the history and go inside. Our guide was very informative and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Combo: Palace of the Parliament + Ceausescu Mansion Guided Tour

Ann R

United Kingdom
Couple
Last week
Gabriel's knowledge and humour explaining everything to us about your wonderful countries history, art and culture within the context of the buildings we vowed. Thank you Gabriel ( not to mention your linguistic skills interpreting in 5 different languages!

Bucharest: Palace of Parliament, Ceaușescu Mansion & Village Museum Guided Tour with Transfers

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