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9/11 Ground Zero Tour w/ Optional Museum & Observatory Upgrades
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From $37.14 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Visit the landmarks of Ground Zero, including the 9/11 Memorial, with a guide who has a personal connection to that day. This tour offers an intimate encounter with history as you hear the stories of not just tragedy but also heroism and resilience. We offer several upgrades to enhance your visit. The 9/11 Museum is a must. This includes a self-guided visit with your skip-the-line ticket. You’re welcome to stay as long as you like in the museum after the tour. You can also add on a visit to Freedom Tower for the 360-degree views of NYC from the spectacular One World Observatory.
Highlights
Why travelers choose this experience
- Hear firsthand accounts from your guide, a New Yorker with a personal connection to 9/11.
- Walk through Ground Zero and learn about its history and rebirth.
- See the largest manmade waterfalls in North America at the 9/11 Memorial.
- Visit the Survivor Tree, a symbol of resilience.
- OPTIONAL: Skip the line and visit the 9/11 Museum, featuring artifacts and personal narratives.
- OPTIONAL: Enjoy panoramic views of the city from One World Observatory at Freedom Tower.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
New York City
Local Flavor at St. Paul's Chapel.
Continued
New York City
Sightseeing at National September 11 Memorial & Museum.
Planning Details
Before you go
Included
NYC guide with a personal connection to 9/11 Guided tour of Ground Zero sites 9/11 Memorial guided visit 9/11 Museum skip-the-line ticket (if you upgrade) Views from the One World Observatory (if you upgrade)
Not Included
Gratuities UPGRADES: Admission to the One World Observatory and the 9/11 Museums are optional upgrades to our tour. You can select one or both upgrades when booking.
What to Bring
Please carefully choose the correct option when booking if you would like to add the optional upgrades to your tour. The 9/11 Museum includes a skip-the-line ticket to visit on your own. If you choose the ticket option, be sure to arrive during your timed entry window as the museum reserves the right to deny admission if you miss this. You can stay as long as you like after entering. There’s a security checkpoint, and all large bags must be checked. The One World Observatory upgrade is self-guided and includes a ticket for access to the observatory at One World Trade Center (aka Freedom Tower), built after 9/11. OWO has amazing views by day and night as well as interesting exhibits.
Restrictions
Unless the 9/11 Museum AND/OR the One World Observatory upgrades are booked, this will be a WALKING TOUR only. Please carefully choose the correct option when booking.
Meeting & Pickup
We meet inside the Oculus, a mall and transportation hub at Ground Zero. Go to Level C2. Your guide will be wearing an orange hat and standing by the L'Arte del Gelato stand.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2026-05-17
5.00 / 5
Tour guide was very knowledgable and informative.
2026-01-02
5.00 / 5
Great Tour
2025-12-18
5.00 / 5
Client LOVED the tour and guide. Great choice. Wheelchair accessible and that was a big reason why we picked this one. No issues with her power chair and mobility accommodations.
2025-10-11
4.00 / 5
Your guide was knowledgeable and the entire experience very moving. Could have used a place to sit during beginning of tour.
2022-10-07
5.00 / 5
Chris was an amazing tour guide. So knowledgeable about NYC and its history. Thank you Chris for an exceptional day!
2022-08-06
5.00 / 5
Or tour was exceptional. Our guide was very knowledgeable and engaging. It was eye opening to hear the account of 9/11 from someone who was living in Manhattan at that time. Definitely recommend this tour and our guide. The morning tour was great. The temperature was more tolerable and there was plenty of time to go through the museum, have lunch, and tour the observatory.
2022-01-26
4.00 / 5
Liz was a great tour guide and we really enjoyed her insight and details regarding the 911 event and all of her interesting information presented. Taking the tour at 230pm is not recommended though because the museum closes at 5pm and we felt rushed to see everything. Would have preferred to have more time to visit.
2022-01-26
5.00 / 5
This was my first tour and my client's and I loved it!
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