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

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

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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.

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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.

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The Oculus

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.

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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)

Helen M

Apr 2018

Robery Yonskie gave a very informative and engaging tour. I enjoyed his friendly, sincere and animated personality. He provided insightful, interesting and relevant information in a fun manner that wasn't boring to both the young and old. I would consider doing other tours with him in the future. The only constructive criticism I would give is the administration side of the tour. The "office" kept interrupting the tour with calls that Rob had to take, cutting him off mid-sentence multiple times. Thanks, Helen

stevew8122018

Apr 2018

If you're thinking of going to the 9/11 memorial it's well worth it to book with a guide instead of just going by yourself. Robert Yonskie was our guide and so glad we had him to lead the tour. I would never have know some of the things about the area without Robert telling us. Made the experience so much better and enlightening. We had tickets to One World Observatory for after the WTC tour but it was really foggy that day. Robert let us know we could exchange tickets at guest services for a different day. We did just that and the next day went when the fog had cleared. Was so happy to get that tip from him because we would have just went up that day and the views wouldn't have been the same. Definitely recommend taking the tour with Walks of NY and if you're lucky hopefully you'll also get Robert as your guide!

ufpharmd12

Mar 2018

Our tour with Robert Yonskie was moving, informative, engaging, easy to hear, and with an energy and sense of importance that matched the venue we were viewing. It was 2 hours but it went by quickly as he took us from location to location. We are so glad we took this tour and it was the highlight of our day! Thank you, Robert, not Rob (although he may be a great tour guide too). We appreciated your story telling abilities! And the personal stories you included in our tour!

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