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Inside the United Nations Vienna: A Private Guided Tour of Global Peace and Diplomacy - Vienna

Inside the United Nations Vienna: A Private Guided Tour of Global Peace and Diplomacy

Wieneasy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

1 hour

Fitness Level

No special physical fitness required; suitable for all ages

Overview

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.

Wien, Wien

Private UN Vienna Tour

1h • for groups & school classes • many languages

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About This Adventure

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.

Book a private tour for your group to get a unique inside view of the United Nations complex in Vienna

Booking

Our most popular tour for groups can be booked Monday-Friday between 9.30 and 5.00pm, subject to availability (see calendar).

Rates

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

Duration

This standard UN Vienna tour takes about one hour.

Want more time? Check out our Extended Tour

Languages

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.

About

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.

Important Information

When preparing for an on-site visit to the VIC, please bear in mind the following:

  • You will have to pass a security check requiring a valid official identification document (national ID card, passport or driving licence; a paper copy or a photo of the ID is not acceptable).
  • As the security check might get busy, we recommend arriving at the VIC at least 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time of the tour.
  • Small bags may be carried on tour. For security reasons there is no possibility to store luggage at the VIC.
  • The Visitors Service is closed on weekends and the official UN Holidays and there are no tours during the year-end period. 

Contact

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

Adventure Tips

Secure Valid Official ID

Bring a government-issued photo ID such as a passport or national ID card for security checks before the tour.

Arrive Early

Plan to get to the Vienna International Centre at least 15 minutes before your tour to allow time for security screening.

Light Pack Only

Carry only a small bag since larger luggage cannot be stored on-site during the tour.

Book in Advance

Reserve your tour ahead of time, especially for multilingual guides and group bookings, as slots fill up quickly.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Mute swans commonly seen along the Danube
  • Sparrows and songbirds native to Vienna's green spaces

History

The Vienna International Centre was inaugurated in 1979 as a dedicated UN hub, marking the city's role in peaceful international dialogue.

Conservation

The VIC incorporates sustainable technologies including energy-efficient systems and waste reduction aligned with UN environmental goals.

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Recommended Gear

Comfortable Walking Shoes

Essential

You’ll spend about an hour walking indoors through the UN complex, so wear comfortable footwear.

Portable Phone Charger

Keep your devices charged to capture photos or access digital learning materials.

Light Jacket

Spring can be cool; a light jacket ensures comfort during transfers around the VIC area.

spring specific

Multilingual Phrasebook or App

Useful if you wish to communicate or deepen understanding in the tour’s languages.