Guided visits last from one to two hours and include an introduction by an information officer about the role and work of the European Parliament and a visit to Parliament's plenary chamber. If the parliamentary agenda allows, this can be followed by a discussion with an MEP.
If you visit the European Parliament during the plenary session, you will be able to follow the debates live from the visitors' gallery in the chamber.
Guided visits to the Parliament's chamber are meant for groups of 20-45 people. Larger groups may be accommodated upon request. All visitors must be at least 14 years old.
For groups of school children, we also offer a Role Play Game in the Parlamentarium, the European Parliament's Visitors' Centre.
Individual visitors can discover the Parliament with the help of a media guide.
Visits are conducted in most of the official languages of the EU and consist of:
Our guided visits are free of charge, but should be booked in advance.
As we receive a large number of requests, we recommend that you apply two to three months in advance. Visits can take place all year round except during public holidays and office closing days, but please note that requests for visits are always subject to availability.
You can request a visit by filling in the request form.
Groups should arrive at the visitors' entrance of the Paul-Henri Spaak Building (see map) 15 minutes before the start of the visit.
Please remember to bring proof or your identity (an official identity card, passport or driving licence) with you.
Coming to Brussels tomorrow and too late to book a guided tour? Visit the Parlamentarium, the European Parliament's Visitors' Centre where no booking is needed.
The European Parliament in Strasbourg can be visited during the very lively plenary weeks, but also outside them. Briefings and group visits are organised for groups of 15-50 people. Exceptionally, larger groups can be accepted on request.
For individual visitors, a limited number of places is available to follow the plenary debates. Visitors must be at least 14 years old.
For secondary school students, we also offer Euroscola.
Visits during plenary sessions (see calendar) are conducted in most of the official EU languages and consist of:
Our guided visits are free of charge, but should be booked in advance.
As we receive a large number of requests, we recommend that you apply two to three months in advance. Please note that requests for visits are always subject to availability.
You can request a visit by filling in the request form.
Groups should arrive at the visitors' entrance of the Louise Weiss Building 15 minutes before the start of the visit.
Groups can also visit the Parliament outside plenary sessions but individual visits are unfortunately not possible.
The programme will consist of a guided tour of the European Parliament, including the Chamber, where the plenary takes place, a short film and a general presentation about the Parliament by a member of staff. An in-depth briefing may be included on request.
Visits outside the plenary session are conducted in French, German and English.
Our guided visits are free of charge, but should be booked in advance.
As we receive a large number of requests, we recommend that you apply two to three months in advance. Visits can take place all year round except official holidays and office closing days, but please note that requests for visits on a specific date are always subject to availability.
Group organisers should send requests to the following address:
European Parliament
Information Office in Strasbourg
Allée du Printemps
F-67070 STRASBOURG Cedex
+ 33 3 88 17 51 84
To visit the EP's premises in Luxembourg please contact the Luxembourg Information office
European Parliament
Information Office in Luxembourg
7, rue du Marché-aux-Herbes
L-2929 LUXEMBOURG
00352/4300 22704
No, the visit is free of charge.
As we receive a large number of requests, we recommend that you apply two to three months in advance.
Yes, visits can be organised all year long except during public holidays and office closing days.
Yes, we have a limited number of wheelchairs available. Please contact us email: vissem-EN@europarl.europa.eu phone: +32.2.284.4777.
Yes, the European Parliament is accessible to all its visitors, including those with special needs.
Yes, visitors can take photos and film inside the visitors' area. No photography or filming is permitted in the gallery of the plenary during meetings.
All visitors must be at least 14 years old. However the Parlamentarium in Brussels and the chamber tours for individuals welcome family groups.
Yes, always.
Yes, your luggage will be scanned and you will have to pass through a metal detecting gate. The checks are similar to those at airports.
Group visits last from one to two hours.
Yes, there is a gift shop in the Parlamentarium which is open every day. There is also a gift shop in the visitors' area which is open only during parliamentary activities.
For directions, please follow the instructions in the right part of the page.
Yes, a unique feature of visits to the European Parliament is that everything is accessible in the 23 EU official languages. Please note however that outside plenary sessions in Strasbourg, visits are conducted only in French, German and English.
Yes, for coats and luggage.
The cloakroom is located in the main visitors' area in Brussels.
In Strasbourg, the main cloakroom is located at the visitors' entrance just after security control. Cloakrooms are only supervised during plenary sessions.
Public transport is strongly recommended as there are limited parking facilities in the vicinity of the European Parliament. For coaches in Brussels, there is a coach drop-off and pick-up area at the junction of rue d'Ardenne, rue Montoyer and rue du Remorqueur. For coaches in Strasbourg, there is a coach drop-off and pick-up area next to the Louise Weiss Building, rue Lucien Febvre.
Brussels
European Parliament
Visits and Seminars Unit
Paul-Henri Spaak building
Rue Wiertz 60/ Wiertzstraat 60
B - 1047 Brussels
Belgium
Strasbourg
European Parliament
Information Office in Strasbourg
Allée du Printemps
F-67070 Strasbourg cedex
France
The chamber tour for groups can be reached by bus, underground and train. You can also walk to the European district from the city centre. Public transport is strongly recommended as there are limited parking facilities in the vicinity of the European Parliament.
The three main Brussels railway stations - Brussels Midi, Brussels Central and Brussels Nord - are connected to Brussels Luxembourg, which is located 200 metres from the European Parliament.SNCB
The Société des Transports Intercommunaux de Bruxelles (STIB) is the main public transport operator in Brussels. STIB trams, buses and underground trains form one network and you can switch easily from one to another using the same ticket.STIBBus
Buses 27 and 38 run from the city centre to Place Luxembourg
Buses 12 and 21 run from Brussels International Airport to Place Luxembourg
Metro
Lines 1 and 5 to Maelbeek and Schuman (10 minute walk to the Parliament)
Lines 2 and 6 to Trône (7 minute walk to Parliament).
The European Parliament in Strasbourg can be reached by coach, bus, tram, train or plane.
There is a coach drop-off area next to the LOW (tower) building (Rue Lucien Febvre).
Tram line E (direction Robertsau Bocklin) - (stop Parlement europeen) takes you to the front of the Louise Weiss Building where the visitors' entrance is located.
Bus lines 72, 30 (direction Robertsau) and 6 (direction Pont Phario) go to the Council of Europe (stop Droits de l'Homme), a 10 minute walk from Parliament.
All our facilities are fully adapted for visitors with reduced mobility and special needs. Manned by trained personnel and fitted with lifts and ramps, the EP's meeting rooms and corridors are easily accessible for people in wheelchairs. During the visit, our speakers are happy to work with sign- language interpreters, provision for whom should be made by the group leader.
Prior to your visit, please inform us about anyone in your group with special needs. Special arrangements will be made for groups including those with disabilities.
Please do not hesitate to contact us: vissem-en@europar.europa.eu or phone +32.2.284.4777
The visitors' canteen is available upon reservation and located next to the visitors' entrance. There are also several vending machines, providing snacks and beverages, on floors 0 and 4.
There is a gift shop in the Parlamentarium which is open every day. There is also a gift shop in the visitors' area which is open only during parliamentary activities.
There is a cloakroom at the visitors' entrance.
There is a podium with flags on the ground floor for group photos.
There is a canteen available upon reservation and a bar located in the visitors' area.
There is a gift shop open during plenary weeks only.
There is a cloakroom located at the visitors' entrance just after security control. It is supervised only during plenary sessions.
There is a podium with flags for group photos.
Don't forget to bring with you proof of your identity (an official ID card, passport or driving license): you will not be able to enter the Parliament without it. It will be checked at the entrance, your bags will be scanned and you will be directed through a search point.
Plenary session calendar (PDF) (33KB)
