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Private All Access 9/11 Ground Zero: Tour, Museum & Observatory

Private All Access 9/11 Ground Zero: Tour, Museum & Observatory

Overview

This full experience of September 11th sites in Manhattan includes a 1.5-hour guided walking tour of Ground Zero and the 9/11 Memorial, plus entry to the 9/11 Museum and the One World Observatory. As you're led by a local New Yorker guide with personal connection to the events of 9/11, hear stories of tragedy and heroism and gain a deeper understanding of the attack and aftermath.

City: New York City

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $245.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $245.00

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What's Included

9/11 Museum Entry (self guided)

Private Guide with personal connection to 9/11

Narrated walking tour

Timed access to the 9/11 Museum

One World Observatory Entry (self guided)

Route and map

Meeting point

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New York City
209 Broadway, b/t Fulton Street & Vesey Street

• We do NOT meet at the 9/11 Memorial. Tour meets OUTSIDE the Broadway entrance to Saint Paul's Chapel (209 Broadway between Fulton & Vesey Streets)
• Your guide will be there 10 minutes before your tour and will be holding and orange flag
• NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED IF YOU MISS YOUR TOUR
• You will go through airport style security checks at both the 911 Museum and One World Observatory, so please be advised that some items are not allowed

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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
A moderate amount of walking is involved. Please wear comfortable shoes
Please dress appropriately and bring layers in case of cold weather
Children 5 and under free with paid adult ticket
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

What To Expect

St. Paul's Chapel

We will start the tour at St. Paul's Chapel, New York City’s oldest public building still in continuous use.

The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

You'll enter the 9/11 Memorial, where you can pay your respects to those who lost their lives in the World Trade Center.

One World Observatory

End your day with a trip to the top of the tallest observatory in the Western Hemisphere.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (31)

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lovesusa

Sep 2019

The first part of the tour involved Ryan giving us background and explanations before we went to the reflecting pools. We went into the Occulus - stunning-and visited the very close by Fire Station and their memorial. We then went to the pools. The hush here, in the midst of the city noise, had an immediate effect. The attention to detail and the care taken with the memorials is incredibly impressive. I am choking up again just thinking about it and what it means. St Pauls Chapel is a real miracle, to think there was not even a broken window beggars belief. At this point Ryan said his farewells to leave us to visit the new tower and museum on our own. Ryan was very knowledgable, very patient and very open to questions. He really enhanced our visit and, when we recommend this tour, as we will, we will tell friends to request him. Entrance to the tower is timed and there is a short presentation at the top and then the stunning reveal - I won't spoil this for anyone. We then went to the viewing area where the all round views of Manhatten and its islands are unbelievable. The museum is very interesting, factual and shows the results of what is probably the most documented disaster ever but it is also very, very emotional. I would not take young children in here and would be very careful even with young teenagers so please think carefully about this if you have younger people in your group. However we would not have missed this and are very glad that Ryan was our guide.

Diane G

Sep 2019

This was a very moving, emotional and must see tour. It does bring back memories but it also provides insight and information on other aspects not previously thought about. It provides a perspective from NY’s point of view. Also it seems as though little is publicized any more on what is still going on 18 years later to rebuild what was lost. Ryan does an excellent job in presenting info and answering questions. He is patient and very knowledgeable. Glad we did it!

Jessica B

Sep 2019

Ray was an excellent tour guide. He had substantial knowledge and points to be made about that terrible experience. Out of it he still found some good points also. The experience in a whole was heartbreaking and unforgettable. I will definitely refer friends and family. I may even do it again one day.