European Parliament Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the European Parliament. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Small-Group Highlights of Brussels Bike Tour

• Bright Brussels Highlights Bike Tour ENGLISH

• Brussels Private Guided Tour—Best Highlights & Hidden Gems

• Private Tour: Best of Brussels Half Day From Brussels

• Best of Brussels Private Tour from Zeebrugge or Bruges

Entry to the European Parliament’s visiting locations in Brussels—including Parliamentarium, the House of European History museum, and the European Parliament Hemicycle—is free. Timed-entry visits are available at select times and may be fully booked, so plan ahead. Brussels sightseeing tours that pass by the European Parliament start at US$35.

Yes, the European Parliament is worth visiting, as it's where elected officials meet to create important European Union laws. Head to the Parliamentarium to learn how the legislative body works, or watch a plenary session in the Hemicycle. To pass by the parliament buildings in addition to Brussels' other top landmarks, join a sightseeing tour—local guides are a great resource for historical insights as well as helpful travel tips.

Per one customer who booked the Small-Group Highlights of Brussels Bike Tour, "We had such a great time on our bike tour of Brussels! Zoe was an amazing guide – insightful, fun, and full of knowledge about the city's history and hidden gems. We highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a unique and enjoyable way to explore Brussels. Thanks again, Zoe!"

Yes, European Parliament tours are available, but self-guided visits are popular, too. Multimedia guides are supplied free of charge and are available in 24 EU languages. There are also Hemicycle one-hour talks available, in English or French, in which visitors are able to ask questions about the European Parliament.

Visits to the Parlamentarium visitors’ center and Hemicycle gallery typically take anywhere from 1-2 hours. However, since tours are generally self-guided, visitors are free to explore at their own pace. Admission is free, although all entries have to be booked in advance.

Yes, the Parlamentarium and Hemicycle visitor facility are accessible to anyone using wheelchairs. Service animals are allowed for visually impaired visitors or for those with reduced mobility. Anyone else needing special assistance is directed to get in touch with the European Parliament in advance; staff are also on-hand to provide support.

The Parlamentarium has its own cinema, which explains how laws are made in the EU, how the Parliament works, and what the pressing issues in European politics are. Visitors can also enter the Hemicycle to follow plenary sessions, listen to a talk, or visit with a multimedia guide (outside of plenary sessions).

Consider visiting on May 9th, when all of Europe celebrates Europe Day, which honors peace and long-term unity throughout the European Union. The European Parliament in Brussels offers a full-day program open to visitors, as well as guided tours and side-sessions lasting from morning to early evening.

Yes, the Parlamentarium has public restrooms. Other facilities include lockers, where visitors can store suitcases and large bags, both of which are not permitted inside. There is also a gift shop selling souvenirs decorated with the European Union’s distinctive blue flag, such as hats, notebooks, stationery, mugs, and tote bags.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the European Parliament. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Brussels:

• Manneken Pis

• Grand-Place (Grote Markt) 

• Royal Galleries of Saint Hubert (Les Galeries St-Hubert)

• Atomium

• Brussels Royal Palace (Palais Royal de Bruxelles)

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Brussels.