Palace of the Parliament Guided Tour

A visit to the largest parliament building in Europe

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Skip the Line
Duration: 1 hour - 1 hour 30 minutes

On this tour, you will have the chance to explore the Palace of the Parliament – Europe's largest parliament building and one of the projects of the infamous Romanian political leader, Nicolae Ceaușescu. The construction of the colossal building started in 1984 and ended in 1997, long after the fall of the regime. It's the heaviest building in the world and features over 1,000 rooms decorated with a million cubic yards of marble.

On this tour, your guide will take you past the lines and straight into the palace, where you'll explore the grand halls and learn more about the fascinating history behind this project. The tour will end on the second floor, where you'll see a panoramic view of Bucharest and Unirii Boulevard from Ceaușescu's balcony.

Why Visit

  • A visit to the heaviest building in the world
  • Grand marble halls and opulent decorations
  • Panoramic view of the city from the balcony
  • Insights into palace history shared by your guide

What's included

  • Skip-the-line admission
  • Guide services

Restrictions

  • This activity isn't suitable for people with reduced mobility.
  • Visitors need to show a valid photo ID.
  • Arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time.

Tour available in your selected language

English

Additional information

A minimum of 10 participants is required for the tour to go ahead. Please note that if this requirement is not met, or if your reservation is made less than five days before the activity, the tour can be canceled due to parliamentary regulations, and you will either be provided with an alternative date or a full refund.

Please note that you will be required to climb 200 steps, as there is no elevator available at the venue.

This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility.

Please bring your passport or ID card.

Bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

Location

Meeting point

Senatul României, Calea 13 Septembrie, Bucharest, 050711
You'll meet a tour representative at the gate of the Senate. Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts. You will be informed about the building's history before being escorted to the security check, where you'll meet your guide for the rest of the tour.

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