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1-Hour Palace of Parliament Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Fountain in front of Bucharest Palace of the Parliament, Romania.
Guided tour group in the grand hall of the Palace of Parliament, near the staircase.
Palace of Parliament conference room with chandeliers and Romanian flags.
Parliament chamber with wooden desks and Romanian flags inside Palace of Parliament.

Duration

1 hr

Open today

09:00am - 05:00pm

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Guided tour

4.3/5

(2,329)

Anna Zdrojewska-Zywiecka

Anna

Nov 2025
Verified booking
4/5
The tour of the Bucharest Parliament turned out to be one of the nicest surprises of my trip. The building is enormous and full of interesting details, but what really made the visit great was our guide. He spoke clearly, knew a lot, and had a relaxed, friendly way of explaining things. It felt more like exploring a cool place with someone who genuinely enjoys sharing it than a formal tour. Buying tickets was also very easy — the whole process took just a moment and everything was straightforward. I left impressed, a bit overwhelmed by the size of the place, and really glad I decided to go. I’d happily recommend it to anyone curious about Bucharest.
Yosef Gilany

Yosef

Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The tour was well organized by Maria, who provided essential informatio about restrictios, as well as interesting facts about the building. Then, the guide inside the building was Monica, who provided additional interesting facts about thr building, its history, how it was built,and how it is used and preserved nowadays. Both, the organizer and the guise spoke excellent English and were very helpful.
Reinhard Kienberger

Reinhard

Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Great tour through the Bucharest Palace. Amazing how psychopathic and heartless the communist leaders were. Building such a huge palace while the people was starving in the eighties (when Microsoft was established) really sounds mad. The guide was very competent and friendly. I can only recommend the tour. Please check the right entrance before the tour, the palace is huge ;`)
    • Skip the line and step inside Europe’s largest building with an expert guide leading your Parliament Palace adventure.

    • Marvel at lavish meeting rooms, the iconic Ballroom with nearly 500 chandeliers, and over 1,400 mirrors add a dazzling touch to this architectural marvel.

    • Opt for a guide in your preferred language: English, Spanish, Italian, or Romanian.

    • Skip-the-line entry to the Palace of Parliament

    • English, Spanish, Italian, or Romanian-speaking official guide (as per option selected)

    • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

    • Photo fees

    • Gratuities

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

  • 4.3
    2,329 reviews

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    What our guests say

    STAVROULA MOLLA

    Stavroula

    Dec 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    The experience and the visit was good and very interesting! The best part was the tour guide, who really was exceptional! The people inside the building were also kind. The only reason that I didn't rate with 5 stars, is that when we went to our meeting point, there were a lot of people waiting and the gate was closed. We supposed to start the tour at 3:00 and nobody were outside the building, expect from us, the tourists. At 3:07 I started chatting with people from the site in order to inform them that our guide is late and what we should do. They helped us, the guardian of the Palace approached and finally he opened the gate and told us where to go. I believe that it should be somewhere written that the tour guide would meet us inside the building (I' m telling because there were other guides also with groups of tourists and they were outside the gates, so it was misleading for us) otherwise the guardian of the gate should open the door at 3:00 in order to let us in. We were about 30 people and we were waiting for no reason. When we got inside, we understood that probably something went wrong in the communication between them because one sir told us that we were late and I explained him that we waited for at least half an hour outside the gate. Overall the experience was worthy of the waiting.
    Arianna Manganelli

    Arianna

    Dec 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Very interesting and pleasant visit. The parliament is absolutely a must see. Roberto,our Italian guide , was the top. Very good, kind and knowledgeable. You can really see that he does his job with passion!
    Elena Antonina usilla

    Elena

    Dec 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Carmen Ana, Very knowledgeable guide. Nice tour of the building. Comprehensive explanations. In the directions I recommend saying that it is imperative to arrive 30 minutes earlier to the office, not just recommended.
    Constanda Valentina Ivan

    Constanda

    Dec 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    A very beautiful and interesting experience. Our guide, Roberto, was great making us travel through history.
    Jula Aurel Nicolae

    Jula

    Dec 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    Proffesional guide but the tour was covering 2 floors out of 8 and no way to see the atomic bunker!
  • Explore Europe’s largest building on a 1-hour skip-the-line guided tour of the Palace of Parliament.

    Getting started

    Meet your official guide at the “Senatul Romaniei” entrance, just outside the main doors. Arrive 25 minutes early for security checks and ticket validation before your group heads inside for a brief introduction to the site.

    What to expect

    Step inside Romania’s monumental Palace of Parliament, the world’s second-largest administrative building. Commissioned during Nicolae Ceaușescu’s communist regime, this colossal structure rises 84 meters high and covers 365,000 square meters.

    Features

    • Main meeting rooms and Ballroom: Walk through grand halls where major state events and official meetings take place, showcasing the building’s scale and purpose.

    • Opulent interiors: Admire nearly 500 chandeliers, over 1,400 mirrors, and extensive marble and woodwork—testaments to the building’s extravagant design.

    • Architectural facts: Learn about the use of 35 million cubic feet of marble and 32 million cubic feet of wood, highlighting Romania’s craftsmanship and resources.

    • Guided insights: Your expert guide shares historical context, from construction under Ceaușescu to the building’s ongoing political significance.

    Note: The tour involves climbing about 200 steps and is not suitable for those with limited mobility. Flexible booking options include free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.

  • Palace of Parliament

    Monday09:00am - 05:00pm
    Tuesday09:00am - 05:00pm
    Wednesday09:00am - 05:00pm
    Thursday09:00am - 05:00pm
    Friday09:00am - 05:00pm
    Saturday09:00am - 05:00pm
    Sunday09:00am - 05:00pm
  • What to bring

    • Bring your passport; it is required for entry.

    • Wear comfortable shoes, as the tour involves climbing approximately 200 steps.

    What’s not allowed

    • Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not permitted inside the Palace of Parliament.

    • Pets are not allowed, except for registered service animals.

    • Photography may require an additional fee; check at the entrance for details.

    • Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication are strictly prohibited on the premises.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is not recommended for people with limited mobility.

    • The tour involves climbing about 200 steps in multiple flights; there is no elevator available.

    Additional information

    • Note: The tour duration may vary depending on events taking place inside the building. The organization and scheduling of the tour are solely determined by the Parliament.

    • Guests must present the following documents for verification at entry:

    • EU citizens: Only valid national ID cards or passports are accepted.

    • Non-EU citizens: Only valid passports are accepted.

    • Please note that driver’s licenses, military IDs, photocopies of IDs, pictures of documents on a phone, or any other ID valid in the guest’s home country but not recognized by the venue will not be accepted for entry. Guests must show the same IDs or passports used at airports. Without these, entry will be denied.

    • Please arrive at least 25 minutes before your scheduled tour time to allow for security checks.

    • The meeting point is conveniently located at or near "Senatul Romaniei"; detailed directions will be provided in your confirmation.

    • The guided tour lasts approximately 1 hour and is led by an official guide.

    • Hotel pick-up and drop-off, photo fees, and gratuities are not included in your ticket.

    • Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

    • Reserve now and pay later options are available for flexible travel planning.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    Meeting point

    • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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