Bucharest Tour Parliament Palace, Village Museum, Ceaușescu House

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Palace of Parliament

  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.

  1 hour 40 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 2
  Muzeul National al Satului "Dimitrie Gusti"

  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.

  1 hour 40 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 3
  Ceausescu Mansion

  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.

  1 hour 40 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

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

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