Top 15 Tickets & Entry Passes in Bucharest

1.Palace of Parliament Tickets and Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3,182 reviews · 1 hour · from $38Our pick

Meet your host, clear security and join an official Palace of Parliament guide for a one-hour walk through grand halls, the Pink Room, Music Hall and an immense ballroom. Guides speak English or Italian. Bring your original passport or national ID, and allow extra time for entry procedures.

“Our guide was informative and entertaining. She gave us informative facts and dos and don'ts before and during the walk to the Parliament. Highly recommended especially if you can't get a ticket in person from the Palace of Parliament ticket counter.”

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2.Palace of Parliament Tickets and Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,877 reviews · 1 hour · from $28

Spend about an hour inside Bucharest’s Palace of Parliament, visiting grand halls, staircases and galleries with a Parliament guide. Rooms and routes can vary, and the Senate Plenary Room is available only on some weekend tours. Bring your original passport or EU ID, and allow about 1 hour 15 minutes for security and the tour.

“the guide is a fantastic person. The guide explained everything in an entertaining, detailed, and meticulous manner. It involved everyone and was very interesting”

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3.Parliament Palace Skip-the-line Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,518 reviews · 1 hour · from $29

Join an official English-speaking guide for a one-hour visit through three levels of Bucharest’s Palace of Parliament. See grand meeting rooms, the Ballroom, marble staircases, chandeliers and more, while hearing how Ceaușescu’s vast project took shape. The tour costs $29 per person, includes a standard entrance ticket, and requires a passport and about 200 steps.

“I was impressed by the size of the conference rooms, plus lots of chandeliers and marble everywhere.”

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4.Slănic Prahova Salt Mine Ticket and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 790 reviews · 7 hours · from $55

Travel from central Bucharest by air-conditioned minivan to Slănic Prahova Salt Mine, where trapezoid-shaped chambers, a salt lake, a waterfall and a mining museum await. You get about two hours at the mine, with an English-speaking driver and, for larger groups, a guide. Bring warm clothes and allow for the underground shuttle.

“The driver was very helpful and friendly. Comfy minibus with USB charging points. We loved the salt mines and throughly enjoyed our trip.”

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5.Therme Bucharest Entry Ticket and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 608 reviews · 6 hours · from $63

Take an English-speaking driver’s round-trip shuttle from a selected Bucharest meeting point to Therme București. Your ticket covers Galaxy and The Palm, with 4.5 hours inside a vast thermal spa complex of heated pools, saunas, slides and a botanical garden. Bring a towel and flip-flops, and budget extra if you want Elysium, food or drinks.

“The Theme was great. Big pool with a lot of hidromassage. The aromatherapy and sauna very relaxing. The water slides great. Even the solarium in a sunny day and a piña colada in my hand was a great experience. I enjoyed a lot”

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6.Therme Bucharest Evening Entry Ticket & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 552 reviews · 6 hours · from $59

Ride from one of two central Bucharest pickup points to Therme, where your ticket includes 4.5 hours in the Palm and Galaxy areas and a locker. Expect warm mineral-rich pools, indoor palms and evening lighting. The driver handles the transfer and ticket handoff; towels, food, treatments and the Elysium upgrade cost extra.

“Absolutely fantastic spa! So many different pools/saunas to try. We tried water aerobics for free in the centre palm pool! Lovely staff that were very accommodating. Multiple pool bars! The Therme pools and changing rooms are exceptionally clean also. Sooo many places to relax and sit down/lie down if you’re done dipping in the pools. Fantastic guide/driver with smooth journey and clean air conditioned vehicle. Our guide was perfectly on time throughout!”

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7.Museum of Senses Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 364 reviews · from $10

Spend about an hour exploring 40 interactive exhibits across 11 rooms at Bucharest’s Museum of Senses. Find your way through a mirror maze, test your balance in an infinite tunnel and play with optical illusions. Staff members, including Calin, have helped visitors with the rooms and taken photos. The museum is in a shopping centre, so check the location before setting out.

“The staff was amazing, they offered to take pictures of us and were extremely friendly. Definitely worth it!”

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8.Parliament Senate Entry Tickets and Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 163 reviews · 1 hour · from $28

Spend an hour inside Bucharest’s Palace of Parliament on a guided visit to the Romanian Senate. Walk its grand staircases and corridors, see the Plenary Hall and conference rooms, and hear about a defining example of Communist architecture. Tours are offered in Romanian, English, and Italian; guides and meeting points can vary.

“Andrea è stato gentilissimo, molto simpatico e soprattutto competente. Assolutamente un bellissima esperienza.”

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9.Skip the Line Ticket of the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 71 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $28

Spend about an hour inside Bucharest’s Palace of Parliament with an English-speaking guide. See grand staircases, conference rooms, halls, galleries and lavish work in local marble, crystal and carpets. Access varies, and the balcony is currently unavailable. The meeting entrance changes on weekends, so check your instructions carefully.

“We had an engaging and humorous guide who made the experience both educational and enjoyable. We learned new and fascinating facts throughout the tour. What stood out most was the guide’s honesty when discussing the reasons behind the construction of the Parliament building and its impact on the local community. We truly appreciated his candor and sensitivity in addressing this important topic.”

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10.Relax and Fun at Thermal Spa Bucharest (Admission Ticket)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 67 reviews · 3 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $32

Spend roughly 3 to 12 hours at Therme Bucharest, choosing between Galaxy’s water slides, Palm’s tropical pools, and Elysium’s wellness facilities. Admission, a private locker, changing room, and large-bag storage are included. Pack a swimsuit, towel, and flip-flops, or rent them on site. Check which zones your ticket covers before you go.

“It is well worth the visit, but your ticket does not allow you entry into the Elysium area, but you can buy entry ( via you wrist band) it costs an extra 7 euros, but well worth it as this area is where all the Saunas are. Sadly the beach was not open on the day we visited. However would definitely visit again”

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11.Therme Bucuresti: Entry Ticket and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $64

Leave central Bucharest by express shuttle with an English-speaking driver, then spend about 4.5 hours at Therme Bucuresti. Your ticket includes skip-the-line entry and access to the Galaxy and Palm areas. Pools, saunas, poolside drinks, and time to slow down replace a standard city tour. Bring flip-flops and a towel or robe, or pay to rent them.

“Met the vehicle a short walk from our hotel. Driver took us into Therme and sorted tickets so we didn’t need to queue. Picked us up on time and was friendly. Therme is a lovely experience. It is very relaxing. It starts to get busy as the day goes on. We secured sun beds by the pool as soon as we got there. Enjoyed nice cocktails and the pools were amazing. Great atmosphere and highly recommend it.”

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12.Entry ticket at the Museum of Communism

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 57 reviews · 1 day · from $9Best value

In Bucharest’s Old Town, explore decades of communist Romania at your own pace. Try on clothes, browse old books and ask the guide on site about the exhibits. A small downstairs café sells specialty coffee, soft drinks and traditional alcoholic drinks, all at your own expense. Admission is $9 per person.

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13.Bran Castle Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 57 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

Pick up a paper ticket at an office about 300 feet from Bran Castle, then explore the fortress on your own. Allow one to two hours for secret passages, small chambers, towers, terrace views, and the royal garden. This is an entry ticket, not a guided tour, and it skips the ticket-purchase line, not necessarily the queue to enter.

“Good service.Take your tickets at the office near the castle before your visit. The castle is beautiful and imposing.”

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14.Therme Night Show Ticket with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 56 reviews · 4 hours · from $58

Meet your English-, Spanish-, or German-speaking driver at the Grand Hotel Bucharest and ride to Therme for three hours inside the spa. Your ticket covers the Galaxy and Palm areas, mineral pools, an outdoor jacuzzi, a steam bath, and yoga and Pilates activities. Bring swimwear and a towel; food, drinks, and some on-site extras cost more.

“Chauffeur à l’avance. Départ légèrement en avance donc. Belle voiture bien entretenue et confortable pour nous emmener jusqu’au SPA. Certes, 50€ n’est pas donné mais l’intérieur est très très beau et grand. Seul « bémol », pleins de petits frais sur place (claquettes obligatoire, sinon payer pour en avoir par exemple). Possibilité moyennant supplément de boire un verre dans la piscine, de se faire masser, massage sur lit à eau automatique,…). Chouette parc aquatique compris également ! Bref, chouette expérience bien que onéreuse. Nous ne regrettons pas pour autant car l’eau colorée par les lumières donne un magnifique résultat.”

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15.Reptiland Bucharest Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 56 reviews · 1 day · from $12

Visit Reptiland Bucharest in the Expo Building, Corp B2, to see more than 40 reptile species in large, automated terrariums with tropical plants. Look for chameleons, iguanas, crocodiles, snakes, and the country’s biggest python. Plan about an hour, though you can stay longer. Admission costs $12 per person; transportation is not included.

“È stato stupendo! È davvero grande e ci sono tantissimi rettili stupendi. Pulito e tenuto benissimo!”

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