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Palace of Parliament Bucharest Tours

Discover Bucharest's Palace of Parliament. Explore its history and interiors with our tickets. Combo packages available for a comprehensive experience.

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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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1 hour

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

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About Palace of Parliament

Built during the Communist era under the dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu, the Palace of Parliament Bucharest, also known as the People's House, is a government building and a symbol of Romania's struggle under the communist regime. Its sheer scale and opulence make it a must-visit attraction for tourists interested in history, architecture, and politics.

Address

Strada Izvor 2-4, București, Romania

Also known as

People's Palace / House of the Republic

Year opened

1997

Founded by

Nicolae Ceaușescu

Visitor’s per year

200000

Expected wait time - Standard

30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)

Why visit Palace of Parliament?

Impressive size

Covering a whopping 365,000 square meters, the Palace of Parliament has earned the rank of the world's second-largest administrative building. And it's also the heaviest building in the world, tipping the scales at a jaw-dropping 9.04 billion pounds.

Loaded with history

Delve into the fascinating backstory of the Palace of Parliament, a brainchild of the former Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu, serving as a living testament to the country's political past.

Stunning architecture

Prepare to be wowed by the intricate beauty and sheer grandiosity of the palace's design. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it showcases top-notch craftsmanship with materials mostly sourced from Romania.

Luxurious interiors

Step into a world of opulence as you explore the palace's lavish interiors. Adorned with sumptuous materials, elaborate decorations, colossal carpets and curtains, and breathtaking chandeliers, the interiors offer a tantalizing peek into Romania's royal heritage.

Grand halls and chambers

Get lost in the maze of corridors, chambers, and halls, each unveiling a different facet of the palace's identity. With over 1100 rooms, the Palace of Parliament's grand interiors have earned it the title of the world's most expensive administrative building.

Did you know?

The Palace of Parliament Bucharest has several names that mirror its rich history and political importance. Locals often refer to it as the "People's House Bucharest" or "People's Palace Bucharest," while other titles like the "Palace of the People," "House of the Republic," "Romanian Parliament," and "The Ceausescu Palace" are also used.
The Palace of Parliament serves a variety of purposes, housing not only the Romanian Parliament but also museums and conference centers. It's home to the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate and even offers exhibition spaces. Beneath its many floors, you'll find nuclear bunkers and hidden tunnels, adding to its intrigue.
The Palace's construction stirred a lot of controversy, displacing thousands of residents and sparking widespread dissatisfaction. Entire neighborhoods were razed overnight, forcing over 40,000 people out of their homes and demolishing 9,000 houses, as well as historic landmarks and churches.
Maintaining the massive Palace of Parliament building comes at a hefty price, with an annual upkeep cost exceeding 6 million euros. This covers preservation efforts to safeguard the building's structure and preserve its opulent interiors.
About 100,000 workers were involved in building the People's Palace in Bucharest, with a whopping 20,000 working round the clock in three shifts. Sadly, quite a few lost their lives in accidents on the job.

Millions love heading out with us

Annemarie

4/5

Clear instructions and loved the visit of house of Parliament in Bucharest. I get the fact that it's convenient to make a group on WhatsApp, but I don't like that. Also the rudeness of people who were being warned about not being late for the tour and still sending messages like: can you wait ten minutes or 5.

Skip-the-Line Guided Tour of the Palace of Parliament (People's House)

Marius

5/5

Cyprus

The tour guide Ana Maria , was amazing , professional and attentive to everyone and everything! She give us a great tour with a lot of details ! I strongly recommend her !

Skip-the-Line Guided Tour of the Palace of Parliament (People's House)

Biljana

5/5

Croatia

Dear all, I am also a tour guide and I was very interesting about a tour. Our guide give us such a great information about a Parlament. He was so funy, informative, polite an professional. Recomendation for him and the place :)

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Roderick

5/5

United Kingdom

We thoroughly enjoyed the tour of the Palace of the Parliament. The guide was excellent, informative and entertaining. It was easy to book the tickets and the whole experience was enjoyable.

Palace of Parliament Bucharest Skip-the-line Tickets with Guided Tour