Guided Tours

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

Name: 1-Hour Palace of Parliament Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Start: 2024-12-21T11:00:00
End: 2024-12-21T12:00:00
Location: Bucharest

Tour guide showing a group the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, Romania, part of the combo deal with Therme Bucuresti Spa entry tickets

Tour guide leading a group through the grand interiors of the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, Romania, part of a combo deal that includes skip-the-line access and entry to Therme Bucuresti Spa

A hall in the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest

Tour guide showing visitors around the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, Romania, part of the combo deal with Therme Bucuresti Spa tickets

Skip the line and step into history on this 1-hour guided tour of the Palace of Parliament, the jewel of Romania's communist era.

Highlights

Enjoy an hour-long guided tour of Bucharest's Palace of Parliament. Skip the line, save time, and dive into an unforgettable historical journey.
Your expert guide will share amazing facts, like how over 20,000 workers once toiled in shifts to build the Palace, fulfilling the dictator's grand vision of power.
Be in awe of the extravagant interiors, boasting of 500 chandeliers, 1400 mirrors and ceiling lights, and delve into its 8 underground levels, and uncover the mystery of its nuclear bunker.
Enhance your exploration with narratives in your preferred language making the experience more personal and engaging.
Fun fact: Bucharest's Palace of Parliament holds the record for being the heaviest building in the world, weighing in at around 4,098,500,000 kilograms.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line access to Palace of Parliament
English or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)

Cancellation policy

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

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Nefeli

3/5

Nov, 2024

The tour was ok but with 24 euros I expected much more. The guided tour was only 45 minutes. The content got a bit boring after a while. Almost no historical information and so much about how big the rooms are, how high the curtains, how much marble was used. Ok, we got it, it's a big palace.

Romanzza

5/5

Nov, 2024

Access with the ticket was smooth and organized. The parliament is beautiful and the explanations were excellent. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.

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Jonathan

3/5

Oct, 2024

Clearer information about where to meet the guide There were a large number of people on the tour which delayed the start due to ticket issues The information from the guide was interesting and informative

Armelle

4/5

Oct, 2024

Everything went according to plan: a meeting with someone from the agency who drove the group to the entrance of the Palace of Parliament. This enabled us to take the tour even though we hadn't been able to get tickets without this intermediary.

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Lisanne

3/5

Oct, 2024

I expected to learn a lot about the whole Chaushesku-era, but the tour was mainly about what kind of art was at the wall and what kind of wood was used. Not bad, but not what I hoped for.

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Your experience

A historical extravaganza

With a skip-the-line ticket, you get to fast-track your way into the heart of Romania's past, guided by an expert guide.

Immerse yourself in a story of power and grandeur that began in the era of Communist dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu. From the moment you step into the colossal ground floor, prepare to be amazed by the architectural brilliance and extravagant interiors, featuring 500 chandeliers, 1400 ceiling lights and mirrors, and millions of cubic feet of marble and wood. Notable spaces include the stunning Romanian Renaissance-style halls, with walls lined with luxurious carpets, tapestries, and paintings that showcase Romania's cultural heritage. The grandiose Hall of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies are among the most impressive, with their expansive size, massive columns, and elegant furnishings. Other rooms are decorated in neoclassical style, with impressive sculptures, large crystal chandeliers, and rich textiles.

Learn about the Palace's eight mystifying underground levels, complete with a nuclear bunker and a network of catacombs.

Ticket options

Enhance your experience with guided tour options. Choose from an English or Spanish-speaking guide who will provide insightful narratives, enriching your exploration of this magnificent edifice.

Know before you go

What's not allowed

Keep in mind sharp objects, sprays or anything flammable are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely! Access will be denied with no possibility of a refund.

Accessibility

This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

Please note: A passport or valid ID card is necessary to enter the Palace of Parliament. Driver's license is NOT accepted regardless of the country coming from. If you do not have one of the two mentioned documents, your tour will be automatically canceled.
Photography is allowed (no flash and tripods).
Arrive 30 minutes before the starting time at the office on Bulevardul Natiunile Unite nr 4.
Entry to the venue is only allowed with a host or tour guide; individual access is not permitted.
Please note that two separate security checks will be conducted.

My tickets

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.