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Bucharest Tour Parliament Palace, Village Museum, Ceaușescu House

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 2,763 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Discover the best of Bucharest on this small-group guided tour by comfortable 8-seater minivan.
Departing from a central location, your journey begins with a guided interior tour of the monumental Palace of Parliament, the world's heaviest building and a symbol of Romania’s communist past.

Next, explore the charming Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum, an open-air collection of authentic rural homes, churches, and windmills that showcase traditional Romanian life.

Finally, step inside the opulent Primăverii Palace, the former residence of dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu, and uncover the contrast between his luxurious lifestyle and the hardships faced by everyday citizens.

This experience blends political history, rural heritage, and elite life in one captivating itinerary—led by a knowledgeable local guide and limited to just 8 travelers for a more personal experience.

Activity location
  • Palace of Parliament
    • Strada Izvor 2-4
    • 050711, Bucharest, Romania
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta 8
    • 8 Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta
    • 030167, București, București, Romania

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Bucharest Tour Parliament Palace, Village Museum, Ceaușescu House
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
P 2,763.39 x 1 AdultP 2,763.39
Total
Price is P 2,763.39
Spanish
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • Spanish

Transfer by Minivan of 8
Pickup included

Language options: Spanish
Price details
P 2,763.39 x 1 AdultP 2,763.39
Total
Price is P 2,763.39
Bucharest Tour Parliament Palace, Village Museum, Ceaușescu House
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
P 2,763.39 x 1 AdultP 2,763.39
Total
Price is P 2,763.39
Spanish
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • Spanish

Transfer by Minivan of 8
Pickup included

Language options: Spanish
Price details
P 2,763.39 x 1 AdultP 2,763.39
Total
Price is P 2,763.39

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick-up and drop-off from City Center
  • What's includedWhat's included
    You will travel by a comfortable minivan
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entry tickets to all three landmarks are not included in the tour price but we will help you to purchase the tickets so you can skip the line
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks are not included

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Palace of Parliament
  • 1h 40m
  • Admission ticket not included
Once will pick you up we will travel by minivan and arrive within 20 minutes to Palace of Parliament and start a guided tour of the palace. Discover the secrets of the second largest administrative building in the world, after the Pentagon! The Palace of the Parliament is a masterpiece of communist ambition — with over 1,000 rooms, crystal chandeliers weighing up to 5 tons, and marble sourced entirely from Romania. Built at the order of dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu, this monumental structure is also the heaviest building on the planet. During the tour, you’ll walk through majestic halls, grand staircases, and richly decorated salons, while learning fascinating stories of excess, power, and paradox. Don't miss the panoramic view over Bucharest from one of its enormous balconies — originally designed for speeches that were never delivered. A must-see monument unlike anything else in Europe! This tour requires a valid ID or passport as you will visit a governmental building.
Muzeul National al Satului "Dimitrie Gusti"
  • 1h 40m
  • Admission ticket not included
Tour of Village Museum. Step into a different world at the Village Museum in Bucharest — an open-air treasure where time stands still. Wander through charming countryside lanes without ever leaving the city, and explore over 300 authentic houses, barns, windmills, and churches, each brought here from different corners of Romania. Every building tells a story, from humble wooden cottages nestled in the mountains to painted homes from the Danube Delta and intricate wooden churches from Maramureș. You’ll discover how Romanian villagers once lived, worked, and celebrated, surrounded by nature and tradition. It’s not just a museum , it’s a journey into the heart and soul of rural Romania. Perfect for curious minds, culture lovers, and anyone craving a peaceful escape into history.
Ceausescu Mansion
  • 1h 40m
  • Admission ticket not included
Guided Tour of the Ceaușescu House (Primăverii Palace). Step inside one of Bucharest’s most exclusive and intriguing landmarks — Primăverii Palace, also known as the Ceaușescu House, the former private residence of Nicolae Ceaușescu, Romania’s last communist leader. On this guided tour, visitors will explore the luxurious interiors of the palace, preserved exactly as they were in the 1980s. You'll see the lavish living quarters, dining halls, and private cinema, adorned with fine art, custom-made furniture, Venetian mirrors, Murano glass chandeliers, and silk wallpaper — all imported during a time when most Romanians faced severe shortages. One of the highlights of the tour is the indoor swimming pool, richly decorated with mosaic tiles and marble, as well as the private spa, greenhouse, and walk-in wardrobe showcasing the Ceausescus’ extravagant taste. The guide will share fascinating insights about the daily lives of the family.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Palace of Parliament
    • Strada Izvor 2-4
    • 050711, Bucharest, Romania
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta 8
    • 8 Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta
    • 030167, București, București, Romania

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