Les Coulisses DE UNESCO

Overview

Available languages

English

French

Spanish

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Thanks to your tour guide, who will accompany you on this unusual visit, you will explore the UNESCO House (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), whose unique architecture gives all its character to this remarkable space located in the heart of Paris.

While explaining the missions, projects and impact of the specialized agency of the UN (the United Nations), your guide will take you to discover the incredible spaces of the UNESCO headquarters: its immense conference rooms, hosts of major international events, the square where you will admire the famous symbolic Globe, or its concrete walkways and corridors, characteristic of modern architecture.

A collection of works of art by the greatest artists of the 20th century will punctuate the course of your guided tour. The works of Calder, Picasso and Giacometti will be commented on by your tour guide.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Guided tour

Transport

What To Expect

UNESCO Building

Discover the headquarters of one of the most famous international institutions: UNESCO. Thanks to your guide speaker, who will accompany you for this unusual visit, you will explore the UNESCO House (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), whose particular architecture gives all its character to this remarkable space located in the heart of Paris. While explaining to you the missions, the projects and the impact of the UN specialized agency (the United Nations), your guide will take you to discover the incredible spaces of the UNESCO headquarters: its immense conference rooms, hosts of events of international stature, the square where you will admire the famous symbolic Globe, or its footbridges and concrete corridors, characteristics of modern architecture. A collection of works by the greatest artists of the 19th century will punctuate the course of your guided tour. The works of Calder, Picasso or Giacometti, will be commented by your guide speaker. (Re-) Discovering these contemporary artists outside the museum context, and presented in connection with the missions of UNESCO, will undoubtedly be an unprecedented experience. Surprises, discoveries and learning will be on the program of this guided tour, both anchored in the heart of the Parisian capital and open to the world.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Tour in Spanish

Tour in French

Guided tour in French

Tour in English

Reviews

4.30

57 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Interesting visit.
jylleclerc,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The UNESCO guided tour was a fun and informative moment. A pleasant and very professional guide, answering all questions. I highly recommend it.
Warning!
jerryakaufman,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Warning! The tour company will require that you send them your personal information (name, birthdate) by unsecured email. DON'T DO IT!
Beautiful at UNESCO
X3370YIyvonnem,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The guide captivated me by the way he presented the organization to highlight spaces or sculptures with historical cultural and artistic anecdotes especially since I was present last Saturday (heritage days). More than 1h30 out of time and a window open to the world.
Visit to recommend
lauref465,
Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Superb visit with a super human sized group who masters his subject perfectly and who knows how to put himself within reach of children great to recommend
You have to be idealistic to face the reality of life.
Stay56839954620,
Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The visit was touching and exciting. The guide gave us a good understanding of what is happening inside the UNESCO Palace. As a college professor, I want to share what I learned with my students.
Interesting Tour but Not What I Expected
Jamie022,
Jun 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
I expected a tour that focused on the workings and impact of UNESCO around the world but the tour was more focused on the architecture of the building and its art. While that was interesting, the global impact of UNESCO would have been more impactful and was what I hoped for, and from the questions asked by myself and others, I think others felt the same way. The guide was very good, however, and the tour was educational.
VERY WELL IN SUBSTANCE THE FORM TO BE REVIEWED
U2146KPveroniqueb,
May 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Guided tour very informative and very interesting on all points of view. Very interesting and pleasant guide, But I regret a few things: the tour is announced to start at 10am with a duration of 1h30, It is requested to be 15 minutes in advance due to security procedure. All the people were there at 9:45. However, the doors do not open until 10 am and the guides do not arrive until 10 am. Calling names then handing over a badge against the itendation card then passing for security, waiting for everyone to pass then passing to the toilet... the visit really begins at 10:20. It ends well at 11:30 am or 1h10 visit. Price of the visit 15 euros So I regret that we do not leave much time after the explanations to linger a little individually. And finally I do not understand the prohibition to take photos with a camera (even outside buildings!!!) while photos are allowed taken with a phone (sometimes more powerful than a camera);
Unusual and very interesting visit of the UNESCO
AnneFrancoise74,
May 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very interesting tour with an exciting guide. The history of the moon, the building and the works of art are definitely worth making this visit
Cultural visit
LeColonelBIZ,
Feb 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
An interesting visit thanks to the guide Valerie who mastered her subject. We visit the gardens and sculptures. And the amphitheatre, which I enjoyed the most. Unfortunately it is impossible to see the offices and the shop is closed on Saturdays. However, we learn what UNESCO is for.
Visit
FlorenceToulouse3174,
Dec 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Glad to have been able to discover UNESCO. Congratulations on your work, continue to defend these beautiful values of culture and humanity.