United Nations Headquarters Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the United Nations Headquarters. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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The 1-hour, in-person guided tours hosted by the United Nations Headquarters are the best way to access the landmark. They are available in multiple languages. In 2026, they cost US$29 for adults, US$21 for students and seniors, and US$18 for kids ages 5–12 (kids under 5 are not permitted); registration on the United Nations Security Website is required.

Yes, the United Nations Headquarters is worth visiting. Home to several of the principal bodies of the UN, including the General Assembly and the Security Council, it is a landmark with major geopolitical importance. Even if you only see it from the outside, the building is a key New York City landmark and an instantly recognizable architectural highlight (with architects Le Corbusier to Oscar Niemeyer contributing to its design).

Per one customer who booked the Holdouts: A NYC Architecture Walking Tour, "We really enjoyed the tour! Our guide was fantastic— extremely knowledgeable and friendly and very attentive to what the group might be interested in or need, etc. It's a lot of walking (3 hours) but very enjoyable!"

Yes, you can visit without having a prebooked United Nations Headquarters ticket. However, you must join a tour. Participants 18 and up or unaccompanied minors over 12 must have a valid government-issued photo ID from a member state or non-member observer state. Children 12 and under need adult accompaniment.

Not exactly. While the United Nations Headquarters in New York City doesn’t have a specified dress code, visitors must dress in a way that respects the global institution's professional working environment. It’s a good idea to wear business attire or something close. Security may turn you away if you're not dressed properly.

Yes, all visitors must pass a registration and security screening to enter the United Nations building. Guests 18 and older must present an original valid photo issued by a member state or non-member observer state; all visitors need a security pass from the visitor check-in office.

No, visitors can’t access all parts of the United Nations Headquarters in New York City on a guided tour. Standard 1-hour walking tours visit the famous United Nations General Assembly Hall and Security Council Chamber (also known as the Security Council room). Other tours explore the gardens, art exhibits, additional architectural features, and other parts of the headquarters.

Mostly, yes. If you’re visiting the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, you can usually take photos with personal cameras or camera phones, but you may not record video. However, your guide may let you know that photography is off-limits in certain parts of the buildings.

Yes, the United Nations Headquarters in New York City is accessible for people who are mobility impaired. If you’re taking a guided tour of the headquarters and don’t have a wheelchair, you can ask to borrow one at the cashier’s desk in the visitor’s lobby. The United Nations Headquarters also allows service dogs; however, it does not permit emotional support animals.

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