Get a comprehensive overview of the 9/11 sites from a local perspective on a 2-hour tour of New York’s most poignant memorial. See personal mementoes at St. Paul’s Chapel, see the Memorial Pools, then enter the Museum with a reserved access ticket.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Explore the 9/11 Memorial and surrounding areas from a more local perspective
- Pause for reflection at the beautiful 9/11 Memorial Pools
- Enjoy pre-reserved access to the 9/11 Memorial Museum
- See the new One World Trade Center
- Hear harrowing stories at the Fireman's Memorial and Survivor's Tree
- Look at personal mementoes at St. Paul's Chapel
- Learn the global impact of 9/11, and how it deeply affected New York City
Full description
Explore the tragic events of 11 September 2001 from a local perspective on a 2-hour tour of all the sites of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan. Visit Ground Zero to get a deeper understanding of how 9/11 impacted the city and the world, and the long struggle New York went through to move forward.
Tour in small groups for a level of intimacy and peace fitting for such a visit. Local guides provide a more personal feel, giving the 9/11 Memorial and its surrounds a human context.
Meet at St. Peter’s Church to learn how people gathered there awaiting news of their loved ones, and to mourn, pray and offer support. See poignant handmade memorials that are a constant reminder that 9/11 was a crippling personal tragedy for thousands of New Yorkers, as well as a global event.
Next go to Ground Zero to see the stunning 9/11 Memorial Pools, built in the footprint of the twin towers. Read the inscriptions of all the names of those who perished there. Your guide will give a more personal account of the tragedy, taking you to Fireman’s Memorial and the Survivor Tree. Hear incredible stories of courage and loss that unfolded right where you stand.
End with a self-guided tour of the 9/11 Museum with a pre-reserved ticket which provides space for your own thoughts as you look at items salvaged from the wreckage, and read harrowing personal stories.
Includes
- Local guide
- Reserved timed-entry ticket to the 9/11 Museum (self-guided)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Food and drinks
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Meeting point
In front of St Peter's Church, at the intersection of Barclay and Church Street.
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Know before you go
- Please note that guests will need to pass through airport style security to enter the 9/11 Memorial Museum. Certain items are not permitted, and will be confiscated and not returned. Please refer to 9/11 Museum's guidelines on specific prohibited items
- This tour is offered in English only
