United Nations Headquarters Garden Tour
Explore UN gardens, public art, and a piece of the Berlin Wall
Duration
45-60 minutes
Includes
UN gardens, Berlin Wall segment
Highlights
Stroll through the gardens at United Nations Headquarters and discover public art, history, and memorials. Explore the rose collection, cherry trees, and landmarks that connect the site to the United Nations story.
- Stroll among rose gardens and iconic cherry trees
- See an original segment of the Berlin Wall
- Learn the story behind the “George and the Dragon” statue
- Discover a memorial honoring Eleanor Roosevelt
- Join an English-language tour offered from May through August
Important details
- Register online with United Nations security before arrival
- Arrive at least 60 minutes before your tour for security screening
- Bring an original physical government-issued photo ID if you are 18 or older; IDs must use Latin characters
- Military IDs, photocopies, and digital images of IDs are not accepted
- Ages 5+ only; visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- Wear attire that respects the United Nations’ professional working environment
- Note that this tour is not wheelchair accessible
- Expect a 6% booking fee, not included in the listed price
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final; no exchanges or refunds. Arriving at the Ticket Desk more than 15 minutes after your tour starts may result in cancellation without a refund.
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FAQs
English-language Garden Tours are offered from May through August. Tours run on weekdays, with the first tour at 9:30 and the last at 4:45; United Nations Headquarters is closed on weekends and certain holidays.
Wear attire that respects the United Nations' professional working environment.
Related locations
United Nations Headquarters
Admission includedStanding at the edge of Midtown Manhattan along the East River, United Nations Headquarters places you at the intersection of 193 member nations and decades of pivotal decisions. The campus feels quietly charged, from the row of flags lining the main approach to the hushed reverence inside the General Assembly Hall. United Nations Headquarters is one of the few places on earth where the weight of collective human ambition is genuinely felt underfoot.
