WELCOME TO THE UNITED NATIONS
Take a tour of the Palais des Nations and learn about the United Nations and the UN’s work in Geneva. Our tour guides will inform you about the organization and its activities to maintain world peace, foster international relations and development.
You will discover the Palais des Nations, a unique building, formerly the headquarters of the League of Nations. The Palais des Nations, an outstanding testimony to twentieth century architecture, is situated in the beautiful Ariana park in Geneva, Switzerland.
Due to the ongoing renovations in the Palais des Nations, our tour offers are limited and subject to changes. Please read the below information carefully and check this page regularly for updates.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
During the renovation work, guided tours are temporarily not suitable for persons with reduced mobility.
Please be informed that tours for individual visitors are currently limited and sell out very quickly.
We encourage you to check our website regularly.
Thank you for your understanding.
BEFORE THE TOUR
Once you have your ticket(s)
As soon as you receive your ticket(s), every person in your group needs to register for an access badge. The registration link for access badges is on the ticket(s). Please register as soon as your receive your ticket(s). Participants will then receive a digital badge with a QR code sent to their email address which they can print out and bring along or store on their mobile phone. The QR code will be scanned on the day to enter the Palais des Nations.
On the tour day
- All visitors must carry a valid passport (UN Member or Observer State). ID cards from the Schengen Zone are also accepted. Passports or ID cards will be checked at the entrance gate.
- Please be at the meeting point mentioned in your booking confirmation, 30 minutes before your tour to allow time for security screening and transfer to the Visitors’ Center.