4-Hour Guided Tour of Palace of Parliament and City of Bucharest

After your hotel pick-up, you start your 4-hour journey through the most interesting attractions of Bucharest. This includes a guided visit to the Parliament Palace, the world’s second-largest administrative building after The Pentagon. You will also get to see the Village Museum – a charming, open-air ethnographic museum. It contains authentic peasant homes and farms from all the regions of the country. The museum also hosts fairs and is famous for its traditional food and crafts (perfect for souvenir shopping!).

Keep your camera at the ready as you discover the secrets of the city on a panoramic tour of its most iconic buildings. Stop by the Revolution Square, where Romanians fought against the communist regime. At Constitution Square, listen to your guide as they tell you the story of the Romanian dictator, Nicolae Ceausescu. At the end of the tour, you will get dropped off back at your hotel.

4-Hour Guided Tour of Palace of Parliament and City of Bucharest

This 4-hour guided tour takes you through the historical secrets of Bucharest, exploring landmarks such as Revolution Square Fountain, Constitution Square, Village Museum, and Palace of Parliament. The tour includes hassle-free pick-up from your hotel and drop-off at the end, ensuring a seamless experience. With audio guides available in English, German, French, Italian, and Spanish, you can enjoy detailed insights while visiting these key sites. Your visit to Revolution Square Fountain will be accompanied by historical context on its construction in 1986, highlighting its significance as part of Nicolae Ceausescu's urban redesign project. Constitution Square, established in 2014, showcases the political transformation of Romania since the fall of communism and is a hub for cultural events and demonstrations. The Village Museum, founded in 1936, features authentic Romanian peasant homes from across the country, providing insight into traditional rural life. The Palace of Parliament, completed in 1989, covers an area of 365,000 square meters with a total floor space of 350,000 square meters and stands at 86 meters high. This tour is perfect for history enthusiasts, architecture buffs, and those interested in understanding the political and social evolution of Romania through its most iconic landmarks.

Explore Revolution Square Fountain

Your tour stops at Revolution Square Fountain where you will learn about its construction in 1986 as part of Nicolae Ceausescu's grand urban redesign project. The fountain, a symbol of the regime's architectural ambitions, spans an area of 250 square meters and is surrounded by massive concrete blocks that once lined the city’s main boulevard. Guests can spend about 30 minutes here taking in the historical significance and learning how this site was central to Romania's anti-communist revolution on December 1989 when protesters gathered to demand Ceausescu's resignation. The fountain, with its intricate water features and grandeur, stands as a stark reminder of the city’s past and its transformation into a vibrant democratic center.

Discover Constitution Square

At Constitution Square, guests can explore the political and social changes Romania has undergone since 2014. This square covers an area of approximately 90,000 square meters, making it one of Bucharest's largest public spaces. It is home to important government buildings including the National Opera House and the Romanian Athenaeum. The square played a crucial role during the protests of December 1989 when thousands gathered here in support of democratic reforms following Ceausescu’s overthrow. Visitors can spend about an hour walking around the square, attending cultural events, or simply observing the political activities that continue to shape Romania's future.

Visit Palace of Parliament

Your tour includes a guided visit to the Palace of Parliament, built between 1984 and 1989 under Nicolae Ceausescu’s regime. This massive structure covers an area of 365,000 square meters with a total floor space of 350,000 square meters and stands at 86 meters high, making it the second-largest administrative building in the world after the Pentagon. Inside, you will see grand halls like the Hall of Unification which spans 124 by 96 meters and is adorned with intricate mosaics depicting Romanian history and culture. The palace houses over a thousand rooms including libraries, reception halls, and conference rooms, each showcasing unique architectural features and historical artifacts. Visitors spend about two hours exploring this monumental building that serves as both a symbol of the past regime's excesses and an important governmental center today.

Tour Highlights

• Discover Revolution Square Fountain built in 1986
• Walk through Constitution Square established in 2014
• Guided visit to Palace of Parliament completed in 1989
• Audio guides available in English, German, French, Italian and Spanish
• Explore Village Museum founded in 1936 featuring traditional homes
• Enjoy hassle-free pick-up and drop-off from your hotel
• Experience Bucharest’s political transformation at Revolution Square Fountain
• Learn about Romania’s history and culture through guided tours

This tour is perfect for history enthusiasts, architecture buffs, and those interested in understanding the political and social evolution of Romania. You will have the opportunity to explore key landmarks such as Revolution Square Fountain, Constitution Square, Village Museum, and Palace of Parliament, gaining insights into Bucharest’s rich heritage while enjoying a seamless guided experience.