Your experience

Discover a world-famous architectural icon

Step into the extraordinary Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, one of the world's most colossal and renowned legislative buildings. With your skip-the-line ticket, you’ll bypass the usual crowds to gain rapid entry and begin your guided adventure through Romania's recent past. In just one hour, your expert guide will shed light on the building’s remarkable construction and the ambitious vision behind it, orchestrated by Nicolae Ceaușescu during Romania's communist era.

Impressive interiors and fascinating stories

As you stroll from hall to hall, be prepared to encounter a spectacle of extravagance. Over 20,000 workers built the Palace in three shifts around the clock. The interiors are a celebration of lavish design: 500 grand chandeliers, 1400 glowing mirrors and ceiling lights, and enormous quantities of marble and rare woods combine to create a sense of grandeur rarely matched elsewhere. The opulent halls—like the Hall of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies—boast soaring ceilings, monumental columns, and elegant furnishings emblematic of both neoclassical and Romanian Renaissance styles.

• See luxurious carpets, vast tapestries and an impressive collection of Romanian artwork

• Explore ceremonial rooms used for important events and state functions

• Admire intricate sculptures, oversized crystal chandeliers and splendid décor

Guided experience in your language

Enhance your visit by selecting a guide who speaks English, Italian or Spanish, providing you with a personal exploration of Romania’s history. Your guide will share stories, fascinating facts, and context that brings each room to life.

Fun facts and impressive records

• The Palace holds the record as the world's heaviest building at nearly 4,100,000 tons

• It’s also the second largest administrative building globally after the Pentagon

• Much of the building’s furniture and décor was crafted by Romanian artisans using local materials

Plan your visit

• Please bring a valid passport or national ID card (driver’s licenses are not accepted)

• All visits must be accompanied by a guide and include two security checks

• Arrive at least 30 minutes in advance at the designated meeting office

Book your 1-Hour Palace of Parliament Skip-the-Line Guided Tour tickets now!