Private 9/11 Ground Zero Tour
Duration: 1.5, 2.5, 3.5, 5 hours
Overview
Tour Ground Zero and hear firsthand accounts of heroism from your private guide with a personal connection to 9/11.
Included
Included
Professional, local guide with a personal connection to the events of 9/11
Included
Guided visit to 9/11 Memorial and Ground Zero
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Skip-the-line tickets for the 9/11 Museum (optional upgrade)
Included
Admission to the One World Observatory (optional upgrade)
Excluded
Excluded
Gratuities
Important information
How much walking is there?
We cover less than a mile at a leisurely pace, and the walking route is fairly level.
Is this tour accessible?
This tour is accessible for strollers and wheelchairs.
Is the museum visit guided?
Your visit to the 9/11 Museum is self-guided. Your guide will share helpful information about the museum to prepare you for your visit, and you’ll get a timed entry ticket to the museum. Depending on availability, your ticket may be for immediately after the tour conclusion or some time later. The museum reserves the discretion not to admit you if you are early or late, and you can’t exit and reenter the museum.
What can I bring inside the museum?
There is a security checkpoint before entering the 9/11 Museum. All large bags will need to be checked at the coat check. You can bring your camera, but only photos without flash are allowed.
Is the tour good for kids?
Yes, the subject matter is covered sensitively.
What is the rescheduling policy?
We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours prior to your tour start time for this tour. We also offer rescheduling to another date the tour is running at no extra cost if you’re unable to make this tour. Please keep in mind there are no refunds available if you have already rescheduled your tour.
When should I get there?
Plan to show up 15 minutes early. The tour starts promptly, and you may not be able to catch up if you arrive late.
What if it rains?
Our tours run rain or shine, so please check the local forecast to plan. In rare cases when we have to cancel for extreme weather, we’ll offer you the chance to reschedule or give a full refund.
Are gratuities included?
Tips are always appreciated but never expected. They’re a great way to tell your guide they did an awesome job and show your appreciation.
More information
Visiting Ground Zero is emotional but also inspiring as you hear about the stories of heroism on the ground and the spirit of rebirth in the aftermath of 9/11.
This walking tour, led by a New Yorker with a personal connection to the events of September 11th, takes you through the history and landmarks of Ground Zero. We begin at St. Paul’s Chapel, a beautiful church that’s one of the oldest churches in NYC, built in 1766. You’ll learn how the church served the community in the wake of 9/11 and how it miraculously survived the debris from the crashes a mere block away.
From there, you’ll walk with your guide to the 9/11 Memorial, where you’ll learn about the symbolic places in the memorial plaza, including the Survivor Tree and Reflecting Absence, the largest man-made waterfalls on the continent.
You can enhance your visit with our optional upgrades. Visiting the 9/11 Museum is a great follow-up to touring the memorial. Your guide will prepare you for your self-guided tour and provide a skip-the-line ticket. The museum includes artifacts and first-person stories relating to September 11th. We recommend spending a couple hours in the museum, though you’re welcome to stay for as long as it’s open.
Our second optional upgrade is for the observatory at the One World Trade Center. The new World Trade Center is a tribute that honors the lives lost in the attacks and celebrates New York City’s resilience. Your self-guided visit begins in the lobby with “Voices,” a film dedicated to the men and women of the World Trade Towers and new One World Trade Center. Afterward, take the SkyPod elevator to the top of Freedom Tower. There, you can experience both the See Forever Theater and the 360-degree, 1,250-foot observation deck of the One World Observatory, which showcases breathtaking views of Manhattan.