easy
1 hour
No special physical fitness required; suitable for all ages
Explore the Vienna International Centre with a private guided tour that unveils the fascinating world of global diplomacy, peace efforts, and sustainable development. Discover iconic conference rooms, powerful exhibits, and even a genuine NASA moonrock on this unique educational adventure.
1h • for groups & school classes • many languages
Experience a private guided tour of the United Nations complex in Vienna, where you'll gain insight into global peace efforts and sustainable development. Led by multilingual guides, explore the stunning architecture, view conference rooms, and see unique exhibits, including a real moonrock from NASA. Perfect for groups seeking an educational adventure.
Our most popular tour for groups can be booked Monday-Friday between 9.30 and 5.00pm, subject to availability (see calendar).
Minimum of 20 tickets per booking; prices incl. online booking fee
Adults: 15.90€ per person
Students, Retirees, Military, People with disabilities: 13.78€ per person
Children, School pupils: 7.42€ per person
Accompanying person for groups of minors: 2 accompanying persons free per class (3 for integration classes).
Private tour for small groups <20 people: Flatrate equal to the cost of 20 tickets
This standard UN Vienna tour takes about one hour.
Want more time? Check out our Extended Tour
Subject to the availability of tour guides, group tours can currently be requested in Arabic, Chinese, Czech, English, French, German, Hausa, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Slovak, Spanish and Turkish.
Our standard guided tour offers visitors the opportunity to see the inside of the United Nations complex in Vienna's 22nd District, and learn about the work and purposes of the United Nations in Vienna and around the world.
Tour outline Each tour is led by one of our multilingual tour guides who can easily tailor the tour to any level of prior knowledge.
He or she will introduce the United Nations organization and its efforts to 'transform our world' through the Sustainable Development Goals. The Vienna International Centre is home to members of the United Nations family working on many aspects of peace and security, human rights and development. They seek to use atoms for peace and development, to reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable industrial development, to ban nuclear testing, to bring the benefits of the peaceful uses of outer space to every part of the world, to remove legal obstacles to international trade, and to make the world safer from drugs, crime and terrorism.
The tour will also take in the history and architecture of the Vienna International Centre, and explain exhibits along the tour route illustrating the work that goes on here. Visitors will usually have a chance to see one of the conference rooms where international negotiations take place, and can enjoy some of the fine art works on display at the Vienna International Centre, such as an original Hundertwasser. A highlight for many young visitors is a real moonrock on loan to the UN in Vienna from NASA.
The tour route can vary for operational reasons, so requests for specific areas that interest you should be communicated before the tour.
Teaching resources Teachers visiting with a school group receive a free printed reference guide to on-line teaching resources and other materials at the end of the tour.
When preparing for an on-site visit to the VIC, please bear in mind the following:
Please email us at tours.vienna[at]un.org in case of any questions about your booking.
More information about visiting the United Nations in Vienna: www.unvienna.org/visit
Bring a government-issued photo ID such as a passport or national ID card for security checks before the tour.
Plan to get to the Vienna International Centre at least 15 minutes before your tour to allow time for security screening.
Carry only a small bag since larger luggage cannot be stored on-site during the tour.
Reserve your tour ahead of time, especially for multilingual guides and group bookings, as slots fill up quickly.
The Vienna International Centre was inaugurated in 1979 as a dedicated UN hub, marking the city's role in peaceful international dialogue.
The VIC incorporates sustainable technologies including energy-efficient systems and waste reduction aligned with UN environmental goals.
You’ll spend about an hour walking indoors through the UN complex, so wear comfortable footwear.
Keep your devices charged to capture photos or access digital learning materials.
Spring can be cool; a light jacket ensures comfort during transfers around the VIC area.
spring specific
Useful if you wish to communicate or deepen understanding in the tour’s languages.