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Ground Zero Tour with One World Observatory Premium Access

Ground Zero Tour with One World Observatory Premium Access

Overview

[Best Valued 3-Hour Experience. All tour guides use large 11" x 17" photos to add richness to your experience] This tour introduces the Legends of Sept. 11th, Capt. Jonas & Ladder 6. These NYC firefighters were part of an effort that saved over 500,000 lives. The tour visits the Sept.11th Memorial Plaza, where the Reflecting Pools, Survivor Tree and Museum are located.

Learn the events surrounding Operation Aegis, the largest rescue by sea in history. Next, we'll visit the rebuild Winter Garden and the Fountain of Tears Memorial, dedicated to the 11 American Express employees lost on that day. The tour concludes inside the new WTC complex, where details of its design and construction are revealed. In addition, you'll learn about the Survivor Tree, survival, and rebirth. All tours are in small groups with a maximum of 25 adults.

Access to the highest Observatory in the western hemisphere is included with this package. All guests must check through security.

City: New York City

Sun 20 Apr

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Starting at $84.50

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Sun 20 Apr

Starting at $84.50

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What's Included

One World Observatory Access

Narrated 2-Hour Walking Tour using Extra Large Visuals

All Fees and Taxes

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.

One World Observatory

After your walking tour, you'll take the super-fast elevators up to the Observatory located on the 100th floor in under 48 seconds. During the elevator ride, you'll be watching a timeline transformation of Manhattan on HD monitors. At the Observatory, be astonished by the amazing views. On a clear day, 4 different states can be seen. Guests are invited to enjoy the Observatory until closing. 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 (33)

simon_w

May 2023

So.... here's the thing. I've visited NYC several ties since 9/11 but never really felt comfortable enough to do this. This time my primary reason was the Oculus and the architecture and the Observation Deck. What was an absolute surprise was the way in which our guide, the ebullient Richard, conveyed the history of that particular day - the heroes, the tragedy, the humanity - from not only the 'outside world' perspective, but from being very present, living so close and witnessing first hand what I watched on tv that fateful day, whilst trying to telephone a friend in Brooklyn. It's something which our generation will always remember wherever we were around the globe. Richard does somehow manage to "entertain" whilst conveying some of the unreality of the tragedy. "Professor, someone just flew a plane into the World Trade Center" for a moment became the craziest excuse ever for skipping a class. Because that would never happen, right? It's a fantastic tour, Richard was a superb guide, full of energy, the place was incredible and the collective reverence for the heroic NY Firemen and so many other First Responders was deepfelt. The area around the Memorial Fountains was suitably reflective and calm despite the large crowds. But guys..... fifty dollars for a bucket of pretzels, really! Highly recommended.

Dawn_K

May 2023

The 9-11 memorial, and the dove. Richard was a wonderful guide, he really gave an impacting tour and took time to explain every detail with such emotion. It was incredible.

Ben_F

Jan 2023

Every minute of the tour was memorable. Chris is an impeccable guide--knowledgeable, enthusiastic, personable, and dedicated.