Not the most impressive of buildings, but the flags outside are certainly eye catching. It’s a building you’ll have seen many times on TV and you can do a tour inside too, although we have never done this. It’s at the East end of 42nd Street. This is an extract from our free New York City Guide.
The United Nations is the site some of the most significant events in recent history, from the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 to the Millennium Summit in September 2000 that brought together about 150 heads of State and Government. Many significant people have spoken in the General Assembly Hall which is included as part of the tour.
There are 2 types of tour at the UN building. Guided Tours lasting 45 minutes and the Audio Tour. Both are conducted Monday to Friday from 9.45 am to 4.45 pm. Adult admission is $16 (2012 prices) whichever tour you take and the Visitors’ Entrance is located on First Avenue at 46th Street. Tickets can only be bought on the day and in person, but bear in mind before you head to the UN that when large conferences take place, the tours are suspended. You can get information on whether tours are going ahead on a specific day on this number +01 212-963-TOUR (8687).
LOCATION & CONTACT
Address: United Nations, 1st Avenue & E 46th St, New York, NY 10017, United States
Tour Tel: +01 212-963-TOUR (8687)
One way to get to the United Nations HQ is to take the New York Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour.
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