Palace of Parliament (Palatul Parlamentului) Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit the Palace of Parliament in 2024?

Standard tours of the Palace of Parliament cost 40 lei, 20 leu for students up to 26 years, and 10 leu for children up to 18 years. Children under seven may visit for free. You can also visit the basement (+ 5 leu per person) or the panoramic terrace (600 leu per group).

Q: What is the history of the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest?

Bucharest’s magnificent Palace of Parliament was built between 1984 and 1997 under the dictatorship of Nicolae Ceauseşcu. Originally known as the “House of the Republic,” it was designed as a symbol of communist glory but, after the regime was overthrown in 1989, became the seat of Romania’s democratic government.

Q: How big is the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest?

When it comes to the world’s largest administrative buildings, the Palace of Parliament comes in second place—behind the Pentagon—with a staggering surface area of 3,928,827 square feet (365,000 square meters). Inside, there are 1,100 rooms spread over 12 floors, plus eight underground levels that include an atomic bunker.

Q: Who designed and built the Palace of Parliament?

Architect Anca Petrescu headed up the team of 700 architects to bring Nicolae Ceauseşcu’s grandiose vision to life. More than 100,000 workers carried out the construction, working long shifts around the clock, and up to 3,000 workers are estimated to have lost their lives due to the building conditions.

Q: Can you tour the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest?

Yes, you can only go inside the Palace of Parliament on a guided tour, which must be reserved at least 24 hours in advance. However, most visitors opt to admire the building from the outside and learn more about this key period of Bucharest’s history on a walking tour.

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Tour one of the most impressive buildings in Europe, and one of the biggest in the world, on a convenient guided tour. You’ll get to explore the inside of the Romanian Parliament building with an informative local guide, so you’ll leave with a greater understanding of Romania’s history and politics. It’s a must-visit sight in Bucharest, and will help you understand the huge role that Nicolae Ceausescu played in shaping Romania.

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What are people saying about Palace of Parliament (Palatul Parlamentului)

Palace of Parliament in Bucharest - fast-track tickets and guide

Kate_S, Sep 2026

Interesting

Great guides, very entertaining and knowledgale but very short tour we waited longer than we actually toured

Palace of Parliament in Bucharest - fast-track tickets and guide

sean_r, Aug 2026

Sheer size if not as grand as expected.

Excellent tour. Pay strict instructions to the meeting point and process before walking over to the actual parliament building. Not as grand as I expected but the sheer size is mind blowing and we only saw a small portion of the building.

Palace of Parliament in Bucharest - fast-track tickets and guide

Carlos_S, Aug 2026

Palace of Parliament

Very interesting place. This is a MUST visit if you are in Bucharest. Amazing building. It takes a little over 1 hour. Pretty well organized. The only problem is that the Guide speaks too fast as there is a lot of information to convey.

Palace of Parliament in Bucharest - fast-track tickets and guide

Mark_S, Jul 2026

Important your for Bucharest

This is the biggest parliament building in the world. You must go inside. It was a great tour and very informative.

Skip the Line Ticket of the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest

Kimberly_P, Jul 2025

Insightful, Honest, and Entertaining Tour

We had an engaging and humorous guide who made the experience both educational and enjoyable. We learned new and fascinating facts throughout the tour. What stood out most was the guide’s honesty when discussing the reasons behind the construction of the Parliament building and its impact on the local community. We truly appreciated his candor and sensitivity in addressing this important topic.

Palace of Parliament in Bucharest - fast-track tickets and guide

Walt_H, Jun 2026

Great attraction, but no need for an tour agency

A complete waste of time going through Viator. This is a trip that you could do simply on your own by going directly to the building and paying the entry fee. I paid nearly double to have a tour guide walk me to the building and then hand me over to a tour guide at the site. The building itself is impressive and worth the time, but save some money and do it yourself.