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Skip the line and step inside Europe’s largest building with an expert guide leading your Parliament Palace adventure.
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Marvel at lavish meeting rooms, the iconic Ballroom, and 8 underground levels, including a vast network of catacombs and a Cold War-era nuclear bunker.
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Nearly 500 chandeliers and over 1,400 mirrors add a dazzling touch to this architectural marvel.
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Opt for a guide in your preferred language: English, Spanish, Italian, or Romanian.
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Skip-the-line entry to the Palace of Parliament
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English, Spanish, Italian, or Romanian-speaking official guide (as per option selected)
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Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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Photo fees
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Gratuities
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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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
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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.
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Opulent interiors: Admire nearly 500 chandeliers, over 1,400 mirrors, and extensive marble and woodwork—testaments to the building’s extravagant design.
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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.
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Underground levels: Discover 8 subterranean floors, including a nuclear bunker linked by 20 km of catacombs, revealing the building’s unique security features.
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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.
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What to bring
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Bring your passport; it is required for entry.
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Wear comfortable shoes, as the tour involves climbing approximately 200 steps.
What’s not allowed
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Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not permitted inside the Palace of Parliament.
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Pets are not allowed, except for registered service animals.
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Photography may require an additional fee; check at the entrance for details.
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Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication are strictly prohibited on the premises.
Accessibility
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This experience is not recommended for people with limited mobility.
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The tour involves climbing about 200 steps in multiple flights; there is no elevator available.
Additional information
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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.
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Guests must present the following documents for verification at entry:
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EU citizens: Only valid national ID cards or passports are accepted.
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Non-EU citizens: Only valid passports are accepted.
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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.
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Please arrive at least 25 minutes before your scheduled tour time to allow for security checks.
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The meeting point is conveniently located at or near "Senatul Romaniei"; detailed directions will be provided in your confirmation.
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The guided tour lasts approximately 1 hour and is led by an official guide.
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Hotel pick-up and drop-off, photo fees, and gratuities are not included in your ticket.
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Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
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Reserve now and pay later options are available for flexible travel planning.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
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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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