Palais des Nations Tours and Tickets

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

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Adults pay 22 CHF for a one-hour guided tour of the premises. University students (with valid student ID), senior citizens, or disabled visitors are offered discounted admission at 18 CHF. Teens 14–17 pay 12 CHF, while kids aged 6–13 are charged 11 CHF. Tours should be booked several months in advance.

One of Geneva’s most iconic landmarks, the Palais des Nations, is the European headquarters of the United Nations. Its architecture is eye-catching and worth checking out, but the complex is also a hub for international diplomacy and draws delegates and United Nations staff from around the world.

Yes. The Palais des Nations is a working UN building; unsurprisingly, there are many security protocols for visitors. You must schedule guided tours in advance through an online booking system. Bring your passport or a valid ID and be prepared for airport-style security checks at the entrance.

Yes and no. While there’s no enforced dress code, it’s best to err on formality when visiting the Palais des Nations. Many tourists wear shorts and t-shirts but stand out among the suits, dresses, and other business-casual wear that most people here adhere to.

Yes, definitely. Whether you’re interested in history (the building initially served as the headquarters of the League of Nations), international relations, or architecture, visiting the Palais des Nations is undoubtedly merited. It is especially worthwhile for anyone looking to get a behind-the-scenes peek inside the United Nations.