The 9/11 Ground Zero Walking Tour

Overview

One of the most important historic days in our lifetime, the events of 9/11 have shaped who we are today. Come with us as we bring you into the story of the day, the tragic loss, the effort to move forward, and the resilience that has propelled the revitalization.

With sensitive care, the events of the day will be explored as you walk in the footsteps of the heroes, survivors, and victims. Along the way you will visit sites like Saint Paul's Chapel, The Oculus, the new World Trade Center site, and finally the official memorial grounds.

Your guide will share with you all the unique features and details to be found throughout the memorial, such as the Pools, FDNY Memorial Wall, The Sphere, The Glade, and finally the Survivor Tree.

We will deepen your experience by sharing the details you could easily miss on your own. The story of this day is about and for all of us. Sharing it together is how we can come to understand, grieve, honor, and ultimately find peace in loss and survival.

City: New York City

Tue 06 May

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Starting at $24.00

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Tue 06 May

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What's Included

Expert local guide

Guided visit to the 9/11 Memorial and Ground Zero

Narrated walking tour

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

What To Expect

City Hall Park

Begin at the Jacob Wrey Mould Fountain. Here you will learn of the creation of the original World Trade Center and its history leading up to the events on September 11th.

St. Paul's Chapel

Learn the history of one of the city's most historic buildings and the important role it played in the events of 9/11.

The Oculus

Visit the stunning transportation hub by architect Santiago Calatrava. Here you will experience the work that went into the clean-up, reconstruction, and eventual revitalization of the World Trade Center.

The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

Enter the 9/11 Memorial and experience the beauty of the iconic pools, honor the first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice at the FDNY Memorial Wall, step up to Liberty Park and see The Sphere up close, and make your way to the Survivor Tree - a symbol of hope and renewal.

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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 (144)

811gretah

Aug 2023

Being at Ground Zero is both deeply emotional and important to experience. The impact of 9/11 is so intensely felt when standing at Ground Zero. Witnessing the Reflecting pools with an individual spout for each life lost is a profound experience. Nathan, the guide, was welcoming, friendly, immensely knowledgeable, and obviously has a love of sharing this history with others. His ability to draw you into the story is so moving. He did this with such respect and honor to all lives affected by the tragedy of 9/11. The story of the Survivor Tree and seeing it in person is a testament to resilience and survival.

Nick M

Aug 2023

This was such a wonderful tour! Our guide, Nathan, expertly navigated the history of the area, blended with the events of the day, and the recovery period afterward. The memorial and grounds are beautiful and Nathan let us in on so many facts and tidbits that I would never had known. There is so much symbolism in the memorial that Nathan pointed out. I highly recommend!

anaelah

Aug 2023

Jonathan was a very great tour guide. He had so much knowledge about the area and answered all my weirdly specific questions (haha). The tour was very fun & the memorial was very moving. Planning to come back with my partner!!!