9/11 Memorial & Ground Zero Private Tour Plus Optional 9/11 Museum Entry
Overview
A certified guide with a personal connection to the events shares firsthand stories as you explore the site of the former World Trade Center and the National 9/11 Memorial, where you can pay tribute to the lives lost. Gain a deeper understanding of the events surrounding the attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, and the acts of heroism that rallied a nation on this 1.5-hour walking tour of Ground Zero. Upgrade and add on a ticket to the 9/11 Museum to see artifacts associated with that fateful day.
Inclusions
- Narrated walking tour
- Private Guide with personal connection to 9/11
- Visit 9/11 Memorial
- Timed Access to 9/11 Museum (if option selected)
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
- Entry/Admission - The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: St. Paul's Chapel, 209 Broadway b/t Fulton Street & Vesey Street, New York City, NY 10007-2977
We will start the tour at St. Paul's Chapel, New York City’s oldest public building still in continuous use. Just one block away from the 9/11 attacks, it miraculously survived the falling building and debris. St. Paul’s Chapel served as a makeshift rescue center during the aftermath. Its iron fence became a bulletin board where family members posted notices of their missing loved ones. Today, with the mementos received from people around the world supporting New York City, the church serves as both a landmark and a tribute.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum, 180 Greenwich St World Trade Center, New York City, NY 10007-0089
You'll enter the 9/11 Memorial, where you can pay your respects to those who lost their lives in the World Trade Center. Take a moment at Michael Arad’s “Reflecting Absence, ” a man-made waterfall that symbolizes the void left behind by tragedy. Learn how the names of the nearly 3, 000 victims were placed around the waterfall next to their friends, family members, and colleagues. See the new Freedom Tower and World Trade Center rise from the ground.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum, 180 Greenwich St World Trade Center, New York City, NY 10007-0089
For those with 9/11 Museum option selected, you will be provided with special timed entry tickets to minimize wait times. Museum entry time will be based on availability. Our guides will give you a preview of the museum and what to expect so you can plan accordingly, and still have time to see other sights important to you. The Museum visit will be unguided, so feel free to enjoy it at your leisure.
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: St. Paul's Chapel, 209 Broadway b/t Fulton Street & Vesey Street, New York City, NY 10007-2977
We will start the tour at St. Paul's Chapel, New York City’s oldest public building still in continuous use. Just one block away from the 9/11 attacks, it miraculously survived the falling building and debris. St. Paul’s Chapel served as a makeshift rescue center during the aftermath. Its iron fence became a bulletin board where family members posted notices of their missing loved ones. Today, with the mementos received from people around the world supporting New York City, the church serves as both a landmark and a tribute.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum, 180 Greenwich St World Trade Center, New York City, NY 10007-0089
You'll enter the 9/11 Memorial, where you can pay your respects to those who lost their lives in the World Trade Center. Take a moment at Michael Arad’s “Reflecting Absence, ” a man-made waterfall that symbolizes the void left behind by tragedy. Learn how the names of the nearly 3, 000 victims were placed around the waterfall next to their friends, family members, and colleagues. See the new Freedom Tower and World Trade Center rise from the ground.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum, 180 Greenwich St World Trade Center, New York City, NY 10007-0089
For those with 9/11 Museum option selected, you will be provided with special timed entry tickets to minimize wait times. Museum entry time will be based on availability. Our guides will give you a preview of the museum and what to expect so you can plan accordingly, and still have time to see other sights important to you. The Museum visit will be unguided, so feel free to enjoy it at your leisure.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- A moderate amount of walking is involved. Please wear comfortable shoes.
- Please dress appropriately and bring layers in case of cold weather.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- 9/11 Museum admission is NOT included unless option is selected at time of booking.
- There is airport style security at the 9/11 Museum. All large bags must be checked.
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Children 5 and under free with paid adult ticket
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Our guided tour is 90 minutes. You can also add on a visit to the 9/11 Museum, which takes about two hours. Please note, if you have booked our 2pm guided tour with Museum access, your Museum visit will be limited to 90 minutes due to the Museum’s 5pm closing times
- All tour operations adhere to local health and safety regulations. Proof of vaccination is no longer required as part of New York State’s “Key to New York” entrance guidelines for sites involving indoor admission. Local and venue mandates are subject to change without notice.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
michellegI6897LT
April 2022
Maya did a wonderful job with the tour, I learned so much that I didn’t know about 9-11 and the twin towers. It was great to hear about so many people that came together during such a tragic time, it was also interesting to hear it from someone who lived in NYC.
Maya did a wonderful job with the tour, I learned so much that I didn’t know about 9-11 and the twin towers. It was great to hear about so many people that came together during such a tragic time, it was also interesting to hear it from someone who lived in NYC.W7614LMtoma
March 2022
Tim our guide was very knowledgeable in helping you understand the transformation of the ground. Key little spots to help you appreciate and honor those lost that day.
Tim our guide was very knowledgeable in helping you understand the transformation of the ground. Key little spots to help you appreciate and honor those lost that day.LeanePower
March 2022
Great tour. Very personalised and loved the different stories from personal experiences. Maya was very welcoming and presented a great tour
Great tour. Very personalised and loved the different stories from personal experiences. Maya was very welcoming and presented a great tourSusan W
March 2022
Helene was awesome! She was funny and very informative! It was rainy but she tried to keep us dry! I enjoyed the information!
Helene was awesome! She was funny and very informative! It was rainy but she tried to keep us dry! I enjoyed the information!C9370RPmarionm
February 2022
Our tour guide was phenomenal and did a great job of helping six kids we had with us understand and appreciate the significance of the site and history!
Our tour guide was phenomenal and did a great job of helping six kids we had with us understand and appreciate the significance of the site and history!austine850
January 2022
Tim did an amazing job at showing us everything in the tour while giving us time to enjoy each spot!
Tim did an amazing job at showing us everything in the tour while giving us time to enjoy each spot!