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New York Private 9/11 Memorial Tour with Optional Museum Ticket

New York City, USAby ExperienceFirst

  • 2 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Skip the line
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

The terrorist attack in New York on September 11, 2001 is one of the most important events in the city’s history, and you can gain a deeper understanding of this tragic day on this private tour. Visit the landmarks of Ground Zero, including the National September 11 Memorial, with a guide who has a personal connection to that day. This tour offers an intimate encounter with history as you hear the stories of not just tragedy but also heroism and resilience. Upgrade for entry to the 9/11 Museum. Pre-booking guarantees your spot, and the museum is filled with artifacts to enrich your experience following our guided tour.

What's included

  • Optional upgrade to discover the artifacts in the 9/11 Museum with your skip-the-line ticket
  • New York City private guide with a personal connection to 9/11
  • Tour of Ground Zero, including outside St. Paul’s Chapel
  • Tales of heroism, tragedy, and resilience to enrich your visit
  • Guided visit to the 9/11 Memorial
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 1

    St. Paul's Chapel

    15 min

    The tour begins one block from Ground Zero at a historic church, built in 1766, that miraculously survived the falling debris from the attacks. Your guide will explain how this beautiful church served the community in the wake of the tragedy.

  2. 2

    Stop 2

    45 min

    Pay your respects to those who lost their lives at the World Trade Center on 9/11. Your guide will explain the meaning behind all the symbolic places in the memorial plaza, including the Survivor Tree and Reflecting Absence, which are the largest man-made waterfalls on the continent.

  3. 3

    The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

    2 hours

    Upgrade your experience for a skip-the-line ticket to the 9/11 Museum where you’ll take a self-guided tour through the collections of media, memorabilia, and more.

Meeting and pickup

We meet inside the Oculus, a mall and transportation hub at Ground Zero. Go to Level C2. Your guide will be wearing an orange hat and standing by the L'Arte del Gelato stand.

End point

The tour ends at the 9/11 Memorial. If option is selected you will go into the museum after the tour and have as much time as you like to explore on your own.

Good to know

  • 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
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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved. Please wear comfortable shoes.
  • Please dress appropriately and bring layers in case of cold weather.
  • 9/11 Museum admission is NOT included unless option is selected at time of booking.
  • There is airport style security at the 9/11 Museum. All large bags must be checked.
  • Children 5 and under free with paid adult ticket
  • Our guided tour is 90 minutes. You can also add on a visit to the 9/11 Museum, which takes about two hours. Please note, if you have booked our 2pm guided tour with Museum access, your Museum visit will be limited to 90 minutes due to the Museum’s 5pm closing times

Cancellation policy

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

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