Group Experiences in Bucharest

When you can see a building from space, you know it's bound to be a statement up close. Get fast-track entrance and a guided tour of Bucharest's Palace of the Parliament, and glimpse the extravagant architectural ambition and neoclassical style evident in every square inch of the world's second-largest administrative building. Palatial is an understatement!

When anti-communist revolutionaries stormed the House of Ceauşescu in 1989, they were shocked by the opulence they found. While they went cold and hungry under the austere policies of Nicolae and Elena Ceaușescu, the country's leaders lived like royalty. Much of the villa's contents were pillaged by protesters, but what remains is a reminder of these tumultuous events. Visiting the Ceauşescu Mansion is one of the best things to do in Bucharest for an arresting fix of cultural history.

Would you dare lie on a bed of nails? How about turning yourself into a delicious snack? It's a wacky world over at the Museum of Senses Bucharest, designed to let you smell, touch, taste, see, and hear your way around its many mind-boggling rooms. Ignite your senses as you explore over 40 different exhibits in multiple zones. It's a journey of deception, perception and play, with a healthy blend of education and optical illusions.

Bucharest in the evening is an impressive spectacle. With this Bucharest walking tour, you'll see the best of it and hear fascinating stories as the city twinkles into life. Beginning at Piata Constitutiei (in front of the Palace of the Parliament), you'll make your way past the Romanian Orthodox Patriarchal Cathedral, along the grand Calea Victoriei, through Revolution Square, and finally to the Old Town and Dracula's bronze statue. Hear about the country's last communist leader, Nicolae Ceaușescu, who made a dramatic helicopter escape from Revolution Square in 1989, as well as plenty more fascinating cultural tidbits from your English, Italian, and Romanian-speaking guide.

This four-hour guided tour will give you a heap of fresh insights on fascinating Bucharest. Get inside the Palace of Parliament - the second largest administrative building in the world - and visit the charming, open-air Village Museum to uncover the secret life of Romanian peasants.

Three centuries of royalty are waiting to be explored at Cotroceni Palace, which is now the official residence of the president of Romania. As a relatively hidden gem, a visit here is essential in Bucharest, but you must book ahead. Wander the magnificent hallways with your guide. See the bedrooms of kings and queens, plus children's bedrooms, a music hall including a grand old piano, and the king's office. Don't miss a stroll through the gardens. You might catch the president in action!

Step into a realm where history and artistry intertwine, and a welcoming host eagerly awaits your arrival at the venue. After a friendly introduction to your knowledgeable guide, glide through the metal detectors and go on an adventure. Begin your journey in the Honor Hallway, a grand gallery adorned with statues of Romania's most distinguished kings, including the legendary Vlad Dracula. Explore the venue's vast corridors and rooms, each named after a renowned Romanian artist. Discover the Pink Room, dedicated to notable United Nations assemblies. Prepare to be amazed by the Music Hall, a stage that has hosted top performers from around the world for the enjoyment of the Romanian elite. Finally, witness Europe's largest ballroom – a space equivalent to four football fields.