Guided Parliamentary Tour
Our knowledgeable and friendly tour guides will accompany you through Parliament building, introducing you to its history, its spaces, and the work that takes place within its walls. You will discover how Parliament functions, how laws are made, and how your elected representatives serve you every day.
If you are visiting Parliament for the first time, we warmly recommend joining a guided tour -- it is the best way to begin your journey into the heart of your democracy.
Parliamentary Library Access
The Parliamentary Library is open to students, researchers, academics, journalists, and all other Members of the public who wish to consult its collections and resources. It provides access to a broad range of materials on legislation, public policy, parliamentary debates, and national history.
The Library is open Monday to Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Members of the public are welcome to use the reading room and reference services during these hours. Our librarians are available to assist you in locating materials, navigating our collections, and directing you to the resources most relevant to your needs.
How Do I Book a Tour?
Guided tours are available to groups and to individual visitors. Individual visitors are welcome to join a tour at any time during opening hours without prior booking. Groups wishing to book a guided tour are asked to submit a written request at least one month in advance. Upon confirmation of availability, you will receive an official written confirmation. At least one week before your visit, please provide a list of all participants including their full names, identity card numbers, and addresses, for security registration purposes.
School groups and young visitors must be accompanied by a teacher or a parent throughout their visit. Parliament is committed to ensuring that its guided tour programme is safe, welcoming, and accessible to all.
Permissible Visit Periods
Individual visitors are welcome at any time during all working hours. However, guided tours are offered based on the details specified in the confirmation letter.
Required Documentation for Tours
You must bring your tour confirmation letter with you. Everybody visiting Parliament must also bring a valid proof of identification, which you will need to present to the security officers at the entry gate. Please arrive at the entry gate at least 15 minutes before the start of your tour to allow sufficient time for security procedures.
Where Do I Park?
Upon arrival, you will be directed to an appropriate parking area by security officers.
Are Refreshments Available?
A canteen operates within the Parliamentary premises and provides refreshments for purchase.
You can attend plenary sittings from the public gallery of each Chamber.
You can attend committee discussions. If you wish to take the flow, then you will need an authorization.
Students, researchers and general public can conduct their work in the Parliamentary library Monday to Friday between 9:00 AM. and 5:00 PM.
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