United Nations Guided Tour

A $16.00 value, included in the New York Explorer Pass!

Come visit the United Nations - it’s your world! Travel around the world without leaving New York: a visit to the iconic buildings on the East River is a must-see stop for any New York traveller. Every year, over 1 million visitors from around the world visit the United Nations Headquarters, to take a guided or audio tour, to see one of the many topical exhibits, browse the bookstore, soak up the international atmosphere, buy a UN souvenir or mail a postcard with a United Nations stamp. Our tours offer a unique opportunity to discover United Nations Headquarters and include a behind-the-scenes view of the Organization at work. Listen to the UN Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, as he welcomes you in a recorded message at the start of the tour.

Visit the General Assembly Hall, where you can explore a variety of exhibits grouped under the theme “The United Nations: From War to Development”. You can also visit many unique works of art and gifts from Member States.

Not seasonal
Good for families
No parking available
Restaurant or snack bar
Restrooms
Disabled access
Reservations not required

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Hours

Monday - Friday, 9:45 am - 4:45 pm (guided tours)
Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm (audio tours only)

Closed

3 Jan,21 Feb,22 Apr,30 May,4 July,31 Aug,5 Sept,7 Nov,24 Nov and 26 Dec.

Note

Due to the General Assembly 66th session opening, the United Nations Headquarters will be closed to the public as of Monday, 19 September, through Sunday, 2 October. Guided and audio tours will be suspended during this period. The building will be reopened to the public on Monday, 3 October 2011. The last tour will be Sunday, 18 September at 2:00 pm.
This attraction is so new to our program that it does not appear in our guidebook. Please print this page if you would like to have all the details with you while you are in the city.

Children under age 5 are not admitted on tour. Tickets are available on a first come first served basis. Limited number of tickets available per day. In January/February, no tours on weekends

We recommend you arrive at the United Nations soon after it opens in the morning for the best chance of getting the tour of your choice during the busy travel season.

Address

United Nations Visitors Centre
1st Avenue/46th Street

Driving Directions

We recommend the use of public transportation as the United Nations Headquarters does not offer parking facilities. Private parking garages are available from East 45th St. to East 49th St.

Public Transportation

By Subway: Numbers 4, 5, 6, or 7 trains to Grand Central Terminal; walk East on 42nd Street to 1st Ave

By Bus: M15, M50, M42, or M104

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Fascinating!

By Celine

from Los Angeles, CA on 3/8/2012

Pros:

Loved our guide

Cons:

Security Line is long Really busy place

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations United Nations Guided Tour:

Glad we arrived early because this place is really busy. We decided to go in the morning to avoid the crowds and boy were we glad we did. At the time we were leaving the security line was very long. We were so happy with our guide though and overall a really good tour. Felt really priveleged to have seen the UN.

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Address

United Nations Visitors Centre
1st Avenue/46th Street

Phone: 212-963 TOUR (8687)

Adult Gate Price	Child Gate Price
$16.00	$9.00