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World Trade Center 911 and Ground Zero Walking Tour

Overview
[Best Valued 2-Hour Experience. All tour guides use large 11" x 17" photos to add richness to your experience.] This tour details the heroism of New York City's firefighters and the survivors of Stairwell "B." Walk in their path and learn how 16 people withstood the collapse of the north tower. Discover the miracle of the 911 surfer, who rode down with 88 stories of falling debris. In addition, grasp how the new World Trade Center was designed and constructed. This is the definitive walking tour of Ground Zero and the 911 Memorial Plaza. A portion of the proceeds from this tour will be donated to the Non-Profit FDNY Foundation. Optional upgrades available for skip-the-ticket-line tickets to the 911 Memorial Museum and One World Observatory. All guests must go through security if Museum or Observatory options are chosen. All tours are in small groups with a maximum of 25 adults.
City: New York City
Tue 24 Dec
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Starting at $34.95
Tue 24 Dec
Starting at $34.95
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What's Included
One World Observatory Skip the Ticket Line Access (Upgrade Available)
911 Memorial Museum Skip the Ticket Line Access (Upgrade Available)
Narrated 2-Hour Walking Tour using Extra Large Visuals
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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
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Well organized
  • This tour is copyrighted
What To Expect
1
The Oculus
The experience starts at the Starbucks across the street from the Oculus, the most expensive subway hub in the world. The tour also introduces FDNY Captain John Jonas and his team "the Dragon Fighters."
2
Winter Garden
Next we'll visit the reconstructed Winter Garden, the $60 million 10 story glass pavilion that was devastated during the attacks of September 11th. Next we'll visit the Eleven Tears Memorial, dedicated to the eleven American Express employees lost on that day.
3
The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
For those who select the 9/11 Memorial Museum Package, you'll be granted entry into the venue. This museum contains historical artifacts and donated personal items from the World Trade Center attacks. This is a self-guided tour where guests are invited to leisurely explore until closing.
4
One World Observatory
For those who select the One World Observatory Package, you'll take the HyperSpeed Elevators to the Observatory on the 100th floor. During the 47-second elevator ride, you'll watch a timeline transformation of Manhattan. At the Observatory, be astonished by the amazing views of four different states. This is a self-guide experience where guests are invited to enjoy the Observatory until closing.
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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 (92)
beckygH2355BQ
Nov 2021
Our tour guide was Andrew and he was so awesome! He really painted a great visual of what life was like before, during, and after September 11th. It got pretty emotional going to the memorial at the end. Andrew was also great at pretty much acting out what Captain Jonas and the other fire fighters had accomplished that day, along with the 3 survivors of stairwell B. Thank you so much for this experience! It truly made our trip and will forever remember the experience. I was telling Andrew that I came to see the memorial in 2015 and love that it has expanded since.
Cynthia_R
Oct 2021
This was a very good tour. The first half we had a tour guide, Brendan. He was very knowledgeable and gave us some real insight with stories of those that sacrificed to save others. Very moving! We did the self guided museum tour which was so informative and then the observatory. So blessed we got to experience this and pay our respects to so many brave souls. Would definitely recommend.
Dawn_F
Sep 2021
Most memorable was how the iconic ball of Peace art sculpture was put back together the best way possible with it's original pieces found after being destroyed during 9/11 attack.

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