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Communist Architecture: Iconic Building Tour
3.6
40 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
3.6
(40 Ratings)
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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.
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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
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Iris_s
Oct 24, 2024
A glimpse into this outstanding building - Very impressive. We had a chance to see this outstanding building.
The seats of the senat, the marble floor and columns were all very impressive.
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K871bachristinea
Oct 19, 2024
Golden wedding anniversary treat. - Brilliant palace, the lady was so knowledgeable and very helpful. We were not rushed and allowed to take as many pictures as we wanted during and after. The only downside was I was charged twice for 4 persons. The first payment online said failed, the second was successful but on getting my bank statement I have £84.88p taken twice. So please just make sure youcheck unfortunately I don't have on line banking. Ut it is worth every penny.
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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.
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Eugenia_d
Nov 1, 2024
Operator is just fine - The place is fabulous and people nice, but they offer very less compared to what it was a few years back. They just let us see 2 halls and 3 conference rooms in level zero, not even the balcony that offers such an unique view. Maybe this has nothing to do with you, but good to know. Thank you
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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.
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Maam0982
Nov 13, 2024
Do not recommend! Did not get a refund! Done with tripadvisor too! - Never got to go! I was abandoned when I went to the wrong entrance due to poor directions. Never got a refund! Worst experience ever. They didn’t offer an alternative, just left me to rot when I asked for help.
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Stefanevald
Oct 21, 2024
Paid ticket with Tripadvisor, but this was not accepted on site and we had to pay again at the entrance. - Worth a visit, but do not use TripAdvisor as the site does not approve/accept this one, you will be asked to pay on site.
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D8ndui
Oct 21, 2024
Terrible Experience and No Support - This was a terrible experience! Trip Advisor did nothing to help or support. The quality of experiences is deteriorating and this particular tour company was quick to take your money, slow to deliver. They changed the time arbitrarily and then failed to respond when I was directed to a different entrance. They responded much later and said, “we sent an email.” Please rethink taking this tour and book directly. Trip Advisor is not what it used to be.
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