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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 deeply personal tour of Ground Zero begins at the site of what served as a rescue center for victims and place for mementos after the attacks: St. Paul's Chapel. The historic church was miraculously unharmed when the Twin Towers fell.

You'll then walk to the 9/11 Memorial where we'll reflect on the lives lost in the World Trade Center attacks. See "Reflecting Absence," the largest man-made waterfalls on the continent. Your private guide will share the meaning behind the memorial, stories from the day, and how New Yorkers came together in the aftermath.

Afterward, visit the 9/11 Museum with your skip-the-line ticket for a self-guided tour of the exhibits and artifacts. Next, walk over to Freedom Tower. In the lobby, you can watch "Voices," a film about the Twin Towers and Freedom Tower, before riding the SkyPod elevator 1,250 feet up. Visit the tri-level One World Observatory for panoramic views of NYC, immersive LED displays, and the See Forever Theater.

City: New York City

Thu 27 Nov

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Starting at $45.00

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Thu 27 Nov

Starting at $45.00

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What's Included

Views from 150 feet up in the One World Observatory with the highest panoramic views in NYC

Self-guided tour of the lobby of Freedom Tower with the film “Voices”

Visit to the meaningful sites of Ground Zero

Moment of reflection at the “Reflecting Absence” fountains

A private guide who shares stories about their personal connection to 9/11

Skip-the-line ticket for the 9/11 Museum, featuring historic artifacts, art, and themed exhibits

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

What To Expect

St. Paul's Chapel

The tour begins one block from Ground Zero at a historic church, built in 1766, that miraculously survived the falling debris from the attacks. Your guide will explain how this beautiful church served the community in the wake of the tragedy.

The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

Skip the line to enter the 9/11 Museum where you’ll take a self-guided tour through the collections of media, memorabilia, historic artifacts, and more.

One World Observatory

Ride the "SkyPod" elevator up 1,250 feet to see breathtaking views of Manhattan from This 360-degree observation deck. The deck spans three levels and includes the See Forever Theater, immersive LED displays, touch-screen video, and dining.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (64)

V3913TKjohnf

May 2023

The tour started at St. Paul's Chapel, which is about a block and a half away from where the Twin Towers stood. Amazingly, this historic chapel had minimal damage in the disaster. Russel R. was our tour guide, and offered us a very personal telling of the story, including his own experiences at the age of nine at the time. The walking part of the tour started with the historical chapel, where George Washington attended daily during his time as the first US President. Then we walked through the Oculus (transit hub), around the various grounds learning about what happened there, the footprints of the towers and park in general, and to Fire Station No. 10, which is basically across the street from the WTC; they were the first of the first responders. At the conclusion of the guided tour, we went to the 9/11 Memorial Museum where we were given our passes to that and the Freedom Tower observation deck, both of which were self-guided. The 9/11 Memorial museum is much, much bigger and more intense than I imagined. You are standing *underneath* where the towers were! Highly recommended.

Go33861661993

May 2023

I want to thank Helene for being an amazing and informative guide around St. Paul's and ground zero. These tours are great and I appreciate having a guide explaining the buildings, landmarks, and intricate details of the memorial that I may not have found out without a guide. If you are able to, book an all access tour. The guide will not go with you in the museum, and due to the size and numerous exhibits, I recommend using the audio device for a little extra information and to help get around. It was very busy, so I wasn't always able to read the displays, and the device also helped with that. All in all, the experience was great and I think a must see in NYC. Wear some good walking shoes!

lindsaysR3755HV

Apr 2023

What a great tour…I can’t recommend it enough! Jaclyn, our tour guide, was fabulous! She is a wealth of knowledge and was able to share so many stories about 9/11, and the rebuilding of area, that we never would have learned on our own. I brought my 78 year old father with me and we decided to do a private tour and I am SO glad we did! Jaclyn was able to adapt the tour to our needs, and she did so without me even having to ask. We walked a little slower, she found seating areas for us at every stop, she communicated very clearly and made sure we could hear her at all times. She was so considerate from start to finish! And her passion and love for 9/11 makes the tour so meaningful and truly inspiring! Thank you, Jaclyn!