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Private Ground Zero Tour with Optional One World Observatory Upgrade

Private Ground Zero Tour with Optional One World Observatory Upgrade

Overview

Take a 1.5-hour walking tour of Ground Zero and the National September 11 Memorial, and gain insight into the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center. A local guide shares firsthand stories of the event and its aftermath while you visit 9/11-related sites such as St Paul’s Chapel, the Fireman’s Memorial and the reflecting pools, which pay homage to the thousands of lives lost. You may also upgrade your tour to include a pre-reserved ticket to the One World Observatory.

City: New York City

Sun 22 Dec

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Starting at $180.00

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Sun 22 Dec

Starting at $180.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Private guide with a personal connection to 911 (French, Italian, or Spanish speaking)

Visit to the 911 Memorial

One World Observatory Entry (if upgraded selected)

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
One World Observatory admission is NOT included unless option is selected at time of booking
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Airport style security screening will take place at the One World Observatory. All bags are subject to search.
Masks optional indoors.
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. Just one block away from the 9/11 attacks, it miraculously survived the falling building and debris.

The Oculus

View this grand entrance to the WTC Transportation Hub

The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

Pay respects to those who lost their lives on 9/11. Entrance to the 9/11 Museum is not included with this tour.

One World Observatory

Soar to the top of the highest building in the Western Hemisphere for unparalleled views of the NYC skyline. Entrance included if upgrade selected.

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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 (3)

johnpS3275JY

Nov 2022

The entire tour was so special and done with so much insight and passion. Our tour guide Jaclyn was fantastic and so passionate. She braved to cold and put so much more into the tour which made it special.

Tourist297085

Nov 2021

Our guide, Tim, was extremely knowledgeable and a fabulous guide. Highly recommend him ! He was engaging and was a wealth of information.

christineg361

Oct 2021

My husband and I appreciated the passionate and personal stories that were expressed by Tim, our delightful guide!