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911 Ground Zero Tour & Museum Skip-the-Line Access

911 Ground Zero Tour & Museum Skip-the-Line Access

Overview

[Best Valued 4-Hour Experience] Join us on a tour of the World Trade Center Complex, covering the events of September 11, 2001. This experience is a celebration honoring the heroes and the survivors of “Stairwell B."

Trace the path taken by the firefighters and learn how some withstood the collapse of a 110-story tower. Using historical photos of the attacks, this experience will chronicle the events of that day. You'll be astonished by the bravery of these First Responders. Discover how the “Angel of Stairwell B” helped save a team of firefighters and the miracle of the “911 Surfer”, who rode down with 88 stories of imploding debris.

Finishing at the Memorial Plaza, you'll learn how the new World Trade Center Complex was designed and constructed. This is the definitive Ground Zero experience. Skip the Ticket Line access into the Official September 11th Museum is included, all guests must still check through security. The museum is a self-guided experience.

City: New York City

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $79.95

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $79.95

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What's Included

Narrated 2-Hour Walking Tour using large 11" x 17" photos to add richness to your experience.

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9/11 Museum Enhanced Access

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Well organized
This tour is copyrighted

What To Expect

The Oculus

The experience starts at the Starbucks across the street from the Oculus, the most expensive subway hub in the world. The tour also introduces FDNY Captain John Jonas and his team "the Dragon Fighters."

Brookfield Place

The tour proceeds to the World Financial Center. Here you learn about the little known Operation Aegis. The largest rescue by sea in history. Where over 500,000 civilians were evacuated by watercrafts of all sizes.

Winter Garden

Next we'll visit the reconstructed Winter Gardens, the $60 million 10 story glass pavilion that was devastated during the attacks of September 11th. Next we'll visit the Eleven Tears Memorial, dedicated to the eleven American Express employees lost on that day.

The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

Before entering the 911 Memorial Museum, your guide will give you pointers and highlights of the museum. This will help you to optimize your visit. The museum is self-guided allowing one to explore at their own pace. There are multiple artifacts and first person videos from survivors and rescuers. This package includes "Skip the Ticket Line" access.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (180)

Dorothy_H

Nov 2022

We were very impressed with our guide. Chris was very informative and likable. He made the events around 9/11 come to life from several actual locations around ground zero. Very memorable.

HaleF643

Nov 2022

A beautiful spot and awesome memorial that is beautiful and subtle. Go through and look at their names, the first responders , the passengers of the flights, and those employed in the twin towers.

Jeff_S

Nov 2022

We were lucking to have Chris all to ourselves. He went above and beyond with our requests for pictures. I really debated on spending money on a tour. The thing is there is so much you will learn that no matter how much you thought you knew you are missing some great stories. The worst part was saying goodbye and feeling bad we were Chris's only tour and didn't have a lot extra to tip (New York is more expensive than we thought). Thank you Chris from the bottom of our hearts it was a tour will never forget.