Recently Viewed
Communist Architecture: Iconic Building Tour
3.8
49 Ratings
Bucharest
Prepare to explore one of the world’s most remarkable structures, a distinctive emblem of Communist architecture.
Prepare to explore one of the world’s most remarkable structures, a distinctive emblem of Communist architecture.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Palace of Parliament - Previously known as the Casa Republicii and later the House of the People, this building stands as a prominent symbol of the Communist Era. It was intended to accommodate ministries, Communist party offices, and apartments for high-ranking officials. Construction began in 1984 on the city’s safest site, considering the high…
- Palace of Parliament - Previously known as the Casa Republicii and later the House of the People, this building stands as a prominent symbol of the Communist Era. It was intended to accommodate ministries, Communist party offices, and apartments for high-ranking officials. Construction began in 1984 on the city’s safest site, considering the high earthquake risk. The structure features twelve stories and four underground levels, including a nuclear bunker.
During the tour, visitors will explore the building’s most significant rooms, conference halls, and the balcony (currently unavailable) offering a stunning view of the main square. The tour also includes the main staircases, expansive hallways, and impressive galleries. Visitors will be amazed by the opulently decorated interiors, crafted entirely from local materials such as marble, crystal, carpets, curtains, and stucco, all created by local artisans.
What's Included
- Entry tickets included.
- Permission for non-professional photo and video.
- Entry tickets included.
- Permission for non-professional photo and video.
Additional Information
- Passsport or ID (EU) is mandatory for the entry into the building. Copies or driving licence are not accepted.
- The access into the building is through a security control airport style and big luggage, dangerous objects and any bottle liquids are prohibited.
- Passsport or ID (EU) is mandatory for the entry into the building. Copies or driving licence are not accepted.
- The access into the building is through a security control airport style and big luggage, dangerous objects and any bottle liquids are prohibited.
Location
Palace of Parliament
Strada Izvor 2-4
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.8
(49 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Kamila_s
Apr 20, 2025
Highly recommended!!!!!! - Great experience!!! Very easy to find and get to meeting point, everything is explained on the app and confirmation e-mail. The guide, Francisc, very knowledgeable, polite, professional, interesting and funny. Place itself worth visiting!!! Highly recommended!!!
Review provided by Viator
Devanthey
Apr 18, 2025
The place not to be missed in Bucharest - Very nice visit.
Be careful you must book several days in advance and especially do not forget your passport if not entry
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Paul_b
Apr 15, 2025
A great tour with a great representative - Very organised, with a very friendly representative meeting me at the parliament. Kept us informed. A great tour with lots of Great photo opportunities.
Review provided by Viator
Sallylv9229rq
Apr 1, 2025
Don't forget to BRING your PASSPORT - The visit to Parliament is really nice and recommend, it's worthy for everyone who visit Bukarest and has interested in the history of Romania.
There is just one thing, BRING your PASSPORT!!! Otherwise you can not get in.
Hope the platform can add it into the „Before you go” area to remind everyone.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Moe_b
Mar 24, 2025
It was a great... - It was a great experience. My only complaint is that the ticket had the wrong meet-up address, which made me late for my tour, but they were very accommodating.
Review provided by Viator
Guide51633288747
Feb 19, 2025
Book this tour - Fantastic tour! Glimpse into the history and beauty of this remarkable building. Highly recommend booking with this guide.
Don’t forget to bring your passport.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Christopher_s
Nov 27, 2024
fascinating building an an excellent tour - excellent tour with an informative guide who has a real interest in looking after his clients - a tour of the building is a must for any first time visitor - our guide was excellent and a clear communicator before and during the tour - i would definitely recommend the tour to friends
We went at the weekend when the building was quiet - don't what a weekday would have been like
Review provided by Viator
Gregero184
Jan 28, 2025
The megalomania of communism. - Incredibly lavish building in the middle of Bucharest, would have been desirable to see a little more on the guided tour but absolutely worth a visit.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Jeanpierrel788
Apr 29, 2025
Disastrous, no signage and referral from one address to another that we friends late and missed the appointment - We had trouble finding the Strada Izvor2-4 because this address does not exist on the GPS. Once at this address and after a queue at security we were sent back to Calea 13 septembrie 1-3 i.e. an entrance on the opposite side of the first ( 25 minutes walk). Arrival at this address and after searching because no signs we could not visit because out of time.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Andrew_b
Dec 8, 2024
Booking was cancelled by Viator last minute. - This was cancelled last night before stating ‘We're sorry, but CT&T, Romania has canceled your booking’. We were only in Bucharest for the weekend but luckily we went along to the parliament building anyways to have a look and managed to book onto a tour there in person.
Review provided by Viator
More activities from this operator
