One World Observatory and World Trade Center Tour in New York City booking from $79.00

One World Observatory and World Trade Center Tour

Overview

The newly opened One World Observatory is a must-visit in New York City. Guarantee your admission to this in-demand site with a pre-reserved ticket. After a guided tour of the commemorative sites of the September 11 attacks, including the reflecting pools, the Fireman’s Memorial, and St. Peter's Chapel, you can explore the 102nd floor of One World Trade Center independently.

City: New York City

Sun 22 Dec

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What's Included

Professional English- speaking tour guide

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour will run in English ONLY
Please note you will need to pass through airport-style security to enter One World Observatory, and unavoidable lines can build up as people pass through security. Certain items are not permitted in the Observatory and such items will be confiscated and will not be returned. Please refer to One World Observatory's guidelines on specific prohibited items
Only bags/backpacks/packages no larger than 16 inches high by 18 inches long will be permitted. There are no lockers or storage facilities at this venue
No food or beverages may be brought into One World Observatory
Observatory entry is at 5pm. Average length of visit is 1 hour
St. Paul's Chapel is closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays for renovations for the foreseeable future and may also be closed on other dates. On the days when St. Paul's Chapel is closed, tour the grounds and substitute the inside visit for additional sites important to the events of 9/11 but not normally covered on the tour
COVID UPDATE.Walks complies with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to New York government guidelines for the most up to date information.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

What To Expect

St. Paul's Chapel

You’ll start out at St. Peter’s Church from where you walk over to St. Paul’s Chapel with a more personal insight into the drama that unfolded here. This was where families and friends came to pray, offer support and await news in the immediate aftermath of the attacks; as testified by the hand-drawn cards and memorials, personal memorabilia and photographs that still hang here.

American Express 11 Tears Memorial

On next to some sites you may have missed visiting on your own. With a local guide leading the way, you’ll see special spots away from the major landmarks. At the 9/11 Memorial, your guide will make your visit that bit more special. Together you’ll see the Twin Reflecting Pools, built in the footprints of the World Trade Centre and engraved with the names of every victim. Learn the little nuances that make it more touching; like how staff place a single rose in the name of each victim on their birthday. Visit the Fireman’s Memorial to pay tribute to those brave men and women who worked around the clock after the attacks. See the Survivor’s Tree, a single tree which miraculously survived the attacks and was nursed back to health by New Yorkers, as a symbol of their enduring strength.

The Oculus

One World Observatory

The highlight of your tour comes at the end with a visit to the brand new One World Observatory. With pre-reserved tickets your visit is guaranteed to go ahead regardless of the how large the crowds are. There’s not much explanation needed here so your guide will leave you for an independent visit. Inside the lobby you’ll find videos about the production of this incredible structure - said to be the strongest in the world - and of the men and women who built it. Then board a ‘skypod’ to travel through time AND space. Created in association with Universal Studios, the special ‘skypod’ elevators are covered inside in LCD screens, on which you’ll watch the changing face of New York from the 1600s to today while ascending 102 floors in just 42 seconds. Disembark at the top of One World Tower for incredible panoramic views over NYC. What better way to end a day of looking back with a glance into the future.

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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 (26)

Katie E

Oct 2022

Rob was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and engaging. He did a great job of sharing personal stories and history! If you can ask for him, do it!

Venky2011

Sep 2022

The One World Trade center is the tallest structure in the USA. The observatory is located on the 102nd floor and offers a 360 degree panoramic view of New York city, the bridges and the Statue of Liberty. It has superfast elevators which take you to the top within no time. The view from the top is amazing and no words can describe the experience. You need to be there to have the awesome experience. You can get food, snacks and beverages there. There is a souvenir shop too, where you can buy beautiful souvenirs with the pics of the trade center on them. If you are going on long weekends or holidays, it is better to book your entry tickets online to avoid the queues and walk in directly.

Funfamily153

Jul 2022

This was great! We were running late because the Subway had issues and they were waiting for us when we got there and were super gracious about it. The tour guide was so informed and we learned a lot that we did not know. I highly recommend it.

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