Afisha Life Homepage
New York City
Explore
Travelers recommend
World Trade Center Tour with 911 Museum & Observatory Skip-the-Line Access

World Trade Center Tour with 911 Museum & Observatory Skip-the-Line Access

Overview

[Best Valued 5-Hour Experience] This is a guided tour of the World Trade Center Complex, covering the events of September 11, 2001, especially the Heroes and Survivors of “Stairwell B".

Using large 11" x 17" historical photos of September 11th, this tour chronicles the events of that day, discovering how First Responders saved over half a million lives. Be astonished by the bravery of firefighters and learn how the “Angel of Stairwell B” helped save a team of firefighters including the miracle of the “911 Surfer," who rode down with 88 stories of imploding debris.

Concluding inside the Memorial Plaza, marvel at the new designs and structures. This is the definitive tour of September 11, 2001.

This Triple Play Package includes Skip-the-Ticket-Line Access into the September 11th Memorial Museum and One World Observatory. All guests must check through security for the museum and observatory. Both venues are self-guided.

Please check disclaimer on the availability of venues

City: New York City

Tue 24 Dec

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $128.95

Make a reservation

Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $128.95

Make a reservation

New York City Tours

Unique Activities (21) Transfers & Transportation (103) Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises (113) Entry Tickets (47) Sporting Events (1) Good for Small Groups (6) Seasonal & Holiday Tours (41) Walking Tours (697) Outdoor Activities (20) Limitied Availability Tours (6) LGBT Friendly Tours (4) Family-friendly Activities (7) Solo Travelers' Tours (147) Food & Drinks (27) Travelers recommend (73) Good for Groups (8) Top Activities (18) Guided Audio Tours (3) Art, Culture & History (135) Attractions to explore (38)

What's Included

One World Observatory Ticket

Ticket for a Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour using Extra Large Visuals

9/11 Museum Ticket

All Fees and Taxes

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
Well organized
This tour is copyrighted

What To Expect

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."

Brookfield Place

The tour proceeds to the World Financial Center. Here you learn about the little known Operation Aegis. The largest rescue by sea in history. Where over 500,000 civilians were evacuated by watercrafts of all sizes.

Winter Garden

Next we'll visit the reconstructed Winter Gardens, 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.

The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

After your walking tour, 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.

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 48-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.

Show 2 more stops

Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

Reviews (46)

Jeffery_K

Mar 2022

Informative, respectful and accurate. That’s how I’d describe our tour. Richard was excellent and very friendly! We were so happy this tour went great! I appreciate the accuracy of the information and details regarding the subject of the tour: “World Trade Center”. It was so nice to hear ‘accurate’ facts as opposed to just hearing the ‘guides’ synopsis. The story boards we quite helpful as well. I would recommend this tour.

MARYAM_A

Mar 2022

Richard was the best tour guide we've ever had. He was funny, loud enough for all to hear, and very engaging. Even took pictures for us. Great tour - had laminated pictures and great stories. Highly recommend.

LuAnne_B

Jan 2022

What a great tour and experience - the seven of us were awed and humbled to be in the area where the most tragic part of our American history took place. The monument waterfalls where the Twin Towers stood are mesmerizing and heart-tugging, knowing that is the spot where people died and the huge buildings stood. The tour guide was a little robotic, but he was kind and had lots of information to share with us. The museum, with all its artifacts and narratives, would take several days to comprehend and completely absorb. So many pieces of the structures and remains to see. We were disappointed that, while touring the museum, we were evacuated and no one would tell us why. Since we didn't know if there was real danger, we certainly weren't going to the observation tower next door, so that part of our tour was a waste, tickets unused. The tour operator was kind and refunded the price of our museum tickets since we didn't get the full experience. We appreciated that effort. We will definitely go back to the area - the Oculus was awe-inspiring and just being in the area fills you with a sense of quite respect. Look forward to visiting the 9/11 museum and the Observation Tower when we can get its full impact.