This page is now deprecated and replaced by the common Guided tours for groups.
Key information
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COVID-19 Guided tours can be booked for after August 2021 only. Depending on the evolution of the pandemic evolution, they may be subject to cancellation -- More information |
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Our guided tours are free of charge |
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From Monday to Saturday Exceptional closures |
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Tours last about 3 hours It is not possible to leave a tour before the end |
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For school groups of 12 to 48 visitors Click here for non-school groups |
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Mandatory registration Registration is available 9 months in advance |
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Recommended for ages 12+ Minors must be accompanied by at least one adult Groups of minors must be accompanied by at least 2 adults |
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Most tours will require the use of a coach CERN has a limited number of coaches available Having your own coach for the tour increases your chance of getting a place |
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Up to 30 languages (depending on guide availability) French and English always available |
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Requests from tour operators will be systematically rejected Requests for school/university groups must be submitted via an official school or university e-mail address |
Content
- Tours consist of a video introduction to CERN, followed by a tour of two areas on the site, such as control rooms, research facilities, engineering facilities, etc.
- Tours take place both indoors and outdoors.
- The final tour programme is decided at the last minute in order to take operational and safety constraints into account. Therefore, the exact programme cannot be guaranteed.
- Please note that the vast majority of our tours do not include underground visits (which are usually not allowed for visitors under the age of 16) and that the LHC tunnel cannot be visited.
In addition to your tour, you can explore our permanent exhibitions: Microcosm, situated next to the Reception, and the Universe of Particles, located on the ground floor of the Globe of Science and Innovation.
Capacity
The availability of group guided tours depends on various parameters: your group category and size, the requested language, your country of origin (to guarantee a fair balance between countries), whether or not you have your own coach, the requested dates, etc.
It is not unlikely that all capacity is booked months in advance. It is recommended to book as early as possible (maximum 9 months in advance).
Procedure for requesting a guided tour for groups
- Click on button below to access booking form
- Define your group profile (category, number of visitors, language, country, transport etc.).
- Pick one available date. If no date is available try again another day.
- Provide contact information about your group and submit your request.
Your request will be approved or rejected by the Visits Service within five working days. Wait for your guided tour to be approved before making firm travel and accommodation arrangements.
Once your guided tour has been approved, you will be requested to provide details of all the members of your party (last name, first name, date of birth, place of birth, country of birth and nationality), 21 days before your tour is due to take place at the latest. Failure to do so may lead to the cancellation of your guided tour. More information on what we do with visitor’s personal data.
To provide visitors information, an account is required. You can use a CERN, eduGAIN, Google, LinkedIn, GitHub or Facebook account. Alternatively, you can create a CERN guest account. Make sure your account is identified with the same e-mail you used for your booking request.
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