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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

Sat 27 Dec

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Starting at $79.95

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Sat 27 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 (472)

Donna_B

Oct 2023

Our guide Andrew was awesome. We learned so much from him. It was a great tour that I would highly recommend.

DEBORAH_A

Oct 2023

Initially we were unsure of booking a 2 hour tour and then to go round the 9/11 museum. Our guide (Andrew) was informative and explained how events unfolded. He gave personal accounts from the day itself and through these accounts, photos, plus walking around the site gave us as onlookers a greater understanding of what the NYFD NYPD were up against that day. At times it was upsetting to hear the staggering loss of life especially from the NYFD. It was a tour that then enhanced the 9/11 museum experience - harrowing but part of World history and something to not be forgotten. Highly recommend.

Robert_M

Oct 2023

The walking tour with Andrew was excellent! Very knowledgeable tour guide. Entry into the museum went very smooth. Too many people in the museum to enjoy the exhibits and experience.