Guided Tours

Bucharest: Palace of Parliament Entry Ticket & Guided Tour

Name: Bucharest: Palace of Parliament Entry Ticket & Guided Tour
Start: 2026-11-02T15:30:00
End: 2026-11-02T16:30:00
Location: Bucharest

4.4/5(3,131)

Loris A

Group

Verified booking

2 days ago

Very interesting tour. Beautiful halls, architecture, materials, and furnishings, all the way down to incredible curtains and carpets. A fundamental visit to understand the politics and life of those years (which we had otherwise only lived through via news broadcasts), along with the various mindsets of both those who ruled and those who were ruled. A refresher on recent history, sensing the fear of dictator Nicolae Ceausescu and his family members through the discovery of secret doors, hidden passages, underground pathways, etc. A moment of reflection, too, on the nostalgia felt by some and the hard-won freedom and commitment of others among the Romanian people. A MUST-EXPERIENCE!

Krista K

Solo

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Nice tour around the parliament, great instructions on how to get to the meeting point and when, keep in mind, that if tour starts at 11:00, you have to be at the point at 10:30. But great service, nice tour guide, a lot of information and valuable for the price you pay as you are entering a building that not thay many people have access to!

Kim G

Solo

Verified booking

Last week

I thoroughly enjoyed my tour of the Palace of the Parliament. The guide was excellent and imparted the information and statistics in an easy to understand way, engaged with everyone and had a good sense of humour. I definitely recommend visiting the Palace of the Parliament when you are in Bucharest.

Igor C

Group

Verified booking

Oct 2026

The tour of the Bucharest Parliament left an incredible impression! It was truly fantastic: very beautiful, interesting, and informative. The scale of the building, the luxurious halls, and the history of this place are impressive. The guide was engaging, so time simply flew by. We definitely recommend visiting!

Anastassia M

Solo

Verified booking

Oct 2026

It was really informative and the guide had a great sense of humour. There was a slight issue with finding the right entrance to the palace of parliament so if I can give any advice it would be to set off early to avoid a 5 k sprint around the building to find the correct entrance !

Babes B

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The guide who accompanied us was very knowledgeable. The site to visit is very large, with interesting facts to discover, and at times surprising regarding the figures for the palace's regular operating costs, not to mention major maintenance.

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.

Skip-the-line entry to the Palace of Parliament

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

Private guided tour (as per option selected)

Luxury Mercedes Benz minivan pick-up from city center (as per option selected)

Photo fees

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Igor C
Group
Verified booking
Oct 2026
The tour of the Bucharest Parliament left an incredible impression! It was truly fantastic: very beautiful, interesting, and informative. The scale of the building, the luxurious halls, and the history of this place are impressive. The guide was engaging, so time simply flew by. We definitely recommend visiting!
Michael C
Couple
Verified booking
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.
Maria V
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The tour guide was really good, he explained everything clearly and at an unhurried pace. His explanations were very interesting and his sense of humor was excellent.
Loris A
Group
Verified booking
2 days ago
Very interesting tour. Beautiful halls, architecture, materials, and furnishings, all the way down to incredible curtains and carpets. A fundamental visit to understand the politics and life of those years (which we had otherwise only lived through via news broadcasts), along with the various mindsets of both those who ruled and those who were ruled. A refresher on recent history, sensing the fear of dictator Nicolae Ceausescu and his family members through the discovery of secret doors, hidden passages, underground pathways, etc. A moment of reflection, too, on the nostalgia felt by some and the hard-won freedom and commitment of others among the Romanian people. A MUST-EXPERIENCE!
Vlasea I
Couple
Verified booking
4 days ago
The only pleasant thing was the guide. Your representative seemed bored. Late and only after we insisted, she finally included us in a group. The visit lasted just 45 minutes. It wasn't specified from the start that we couldn't visit the Senate as well. It was a lot of money just to see 3 rooms and the hallways. We didn't see the Chamber of Deputies either. I will not repeat this experience. Value for money was rock bottom. At the entrance, I would have paid half. When I selected two stars, you didn't even allow us to submit the review.

Explore Bucharest's Palace of Parliament on a 1-hour skip-the-line guided tour in your preferred language.

Getting started

Arrive at the designated meeting point near "Senatul Romaniei" at least 25 minutes before your scheduled tour time to allow for security checks. Have your valid passport or national ID (for EU citizens) ready for verification at the entrance. After check-in, you will join your small group and meet your official guide before entering the Palace of Parliament.

Palace of Parliament

What to expect

Step inside one of the largest administrative buildings in the world and walk through its grand interiors on a focused 1-hour route. You will move through multiple flights of stairs, passing ornate corridors and impressive halls while your guide explains the building's role and organization. The visit follows a route set by the Parliament, which may vary depending on events taking place inside.

Features

Follow an official guide who shares context about the building's function, architecture, and the areas you pass through, helping you understand how the Parliament uses these vast spaces today.

Benefit from skip-the-line entry to the Palace of Parliament, using a dedicated access route that avoids the regular ticketing queues at the entrance.

Choose your preferred language for the tour, with an English, Spanish, Italian, or Romanian-speaking official guide leading your group as per the option you select at booking time.

Walk up approximately 200 steps across several flights, giving you a sense of the building's vertical scale and internal layout as you move between levels.

Wrapping up

Your guided tour ends inside the Palace of Parliament after about 1 hour, at the conclusion of the designated route. You can also choose a private guided tour with Mercedes minivan transfers from Bucharest city center. From there, you're free to exit the building and continue exploring the city on your own.

What to bring

Carry your passport, as it is mandatory for entry into the venue.

Comfortable footwear is recommended since the tour involves climbing approximately 200 stairs.

Accessibility

This experience may not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility.

Please note that the route includes several flights of stairs, with around 200 steps in total, and there is no elevator access available.

What’s not allowed

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

Pets are not allowed, with the exception of certified service animals.

Photography may require an additional charge; please check the applicable fee at the entrance.

Entry is prohibited for guests under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Additional information

Tour timings and duration may vary depending on events and operational requirements set by the Parliament.

All visitors must present valid identification during the security check.

E.U. citizens can enter using either a valid national ID card or passport.

Non-E.U. citizens must present a valid passport for entry.

Driver’s licenses, military IDs, photocopies, digital copies, or unsupported local IDs will not be accepted.

The ID presented must match the type of identification commonly accepted for airport travel, otherwise entry may be denied.

Please arrive at least 25 minutes before your scheduled slot to allow enough time for security procedures.

Head to the area near “Senatul Romaniei”; detailed meeting point instructions will be shared in your confirmation.

The guided visit lasts approximately 1 hour and is conducted by an official guide.

Hotel transfers, photography charges, and tips are not included in the ticket price.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start of the experience.

Flexible booking options are available with reserve now, pay later.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

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

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.