Palace of the Parliament: World's Heaviest Building Tour

Embark on a captivating tour of the Cotroceni Palace in Bucharest and delve into the rich presidential history of Romania. Discover the stunning architecture and learn about the significant historical events that took place at this iconic landmark.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Palace of Parliament - The Palace of the Parliament is one of the heaviest buildings in the world, weighing about 4,098,500,000 kilograms (9.04 billion pounds; 4.10 million tones), also being the second largest administrative building in the world. (The Great Pyramid of Giza at about 5.75 million tons is about 40% heavier.) The building was…
What's Included
  • Entry tickets for Parliament and Ceausescu House
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • English speaking tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information
  1. The Palace of the Parliament ranks among the heaviest buildings globally, with a weight of approximately 4,098,500,000 kilograms (9.04 billion pounds; 4.10 million tonnes). It is also the second-largest administrative building worldwide. (In comparison, the Great Pyramid of Giza weighs about 5.75 million tonnes, making it roughly 40% heavier.) The…
Location
Palace of Parliament
Strada Izvor 2-4
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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N5743hedaniela
Jul 31, 2025
A wonderful experience - My wife and I really enjoyed our tour’s of the Parliament Palace & Ceausescu’s house. The palace was amazing. Such grand and ornate rooms and corridors. Ceausescu’s house was an interesting look into history and the style of home decor at that point in time. Our guide Radu was wonderful. He communicated with us very well about timing changes for our tour and was extremely knowledgeable about Bucharest and answered all of our questions.
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Dorinadehn
Jul 5, 2025
Super trip into the communist past. - Everything was very interesting and worth seeing. I can only recommend this tour and the guide Radu was very friendly and we would love to do other tours with him as well.
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Davis5054
Jul 4, 2025
A MUST itinerary for anyone visiting Romania! - Our tour operator Radu was very kind helpful and extremely knowledgeable. Ceausescu’s house and the Parliament Palace were both interesting and provided insight into who Ceausescu was as a person.
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Dangr5825oh
Jul 3, 2025
Amazing tour in Bucharest - Excellent tour guide, made us feel like family. Very detailed info and really accommodating to us all. We vibed very well
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Dan_g
Jul 3, 2025
Amazing guide, made me... - Amazing guide, made me feel like family (haven’t been to Romania in 27 years since I left), very accommodating and understanding
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Anniee437
Jun 20, 2025
Great tour in Bucharest. - Great tour! Radu was a fantastic guide - and a skilled driver. The parliament was an amazing sight - and the history surrounding it shows the resilience of the Romanian people in the face of adversity.
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Globetrotting784478
Apr 14, 2025
5 -star guide passionate about Romanian history and politics. - Our Parliament Palace & Ceausescu House Tour with Radu was exceptional. He was punctual, a safe driver and his English is excellent. His knowledge of Romanian history and politics was extensive. Fabulous experience!
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Shirley
Jan 28, 2025
A must visit working attraction - Amazing our tour guide was a lovely young lady who was very knowledgable about the building and the history. She answered all our questions and was so accommodating. This is really a must see if going to Bucharest
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Francis_g
Jun 13, 2025
Visit to parliament and ceaucescu - The parliament was very interesting and our guide very informative. I enjoyed the ceaucescu residence but was disappointed at not being able to take photos.
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Marijaj861
Jun 7, 2025
Fascinating Tour, but Quite Pricey - The Bucharest private tour, including the Parliament Palace and Ceausescu’s House, offers an incredible insight into Romania’s recent history. The guide was knowledgeable and engaging, and the sites themselves are both impressive and thought-provoking. It’s a great way to understand the legacy of communism and see some of the most iconic landmarks in the city. However, the tour is on the expensive side, especially considering the short duration. Worth it if you’re deeply interested in history, but be prepared for the cost.
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up to 7 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).