All-Access 9/11: Ground Zero Tour, Memorial and Museum, One World Observatory
Description
Don't just see the landmarks; understand the legacy. This all-encompassing experience provides a chronological journey through one of history’s most significant days and the resilience that followed. Led by a local guide with personal ties to the events, you will explore the hallowed grounds of the Memorial, gain skip-the-line access to the 9/11 Museum, and end your journey 102 stories up at the One World Observatory. The Experience Highlights: The Guided Walk: Visit St. Paul’s Chapel, the FDNY Memorial Wall, and the Survivor Tree. Your guide provides the human context that plaques alone cannot convey. Priority Museum Entry: Avoid the massive public lines. Once inside, you have the flexibility to explore the 9/11 Museum’s poignant exhibits at your own pace (or upgrade to a VIP guided museum tour). The Ascent: Conclude with a 47-second elevator ride that shows the evolution of NYC’s skyline before stepping out into the highest panoramic views in the Western Hemisphere.
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Explore this transportation hub and shopping center to admire its striking architecture and learn how it symbolizes renewal at Ground Zero after 9/11.
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.
Enhance your experience by visiting the 9/11 Museum. We offer two upgrade options: either a skip-the-line ticket for a self-guided visit or a one-hour VIP guided tour through the collections of media, memorabilia, and more.
Ride the "SkyPod" elevator up 1,250 feet to see breathtaking views of Manhattan from This 360-degree observation deck. The deck spans three levels and includes the See Forever Theater, immersive LED displays, touch-screen video, and dining.
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Important Information
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour operates rain or shine. A large portion of this tour is outdoors, so please dress appropriately and be prepared for the weather. The tour may be rescheduled in the event of poor conditions; in the rare case of downpours or unreasonable weather, the tour will be canceled and you will be offered a refund. However, the One World Observatory and 9/11 Museum tickets cannot be rescheduled since they are date/time specific
- We offer two upgrades for the 9/11 Museum. You can either tour the exhibits with a guide or get a skip-the-line ticket to visit on your own. If you choose the ticket option, be sure to arrive during your timed entry window as the museum reserves the right to deny admission if you miss this. With both options, you can stay as long as you like after entering. There’s a security checkpoint, and all large bags must be checked.
- Freedom Tower policy: Tickets are only available for a specific date and time and cannot be used at any other time. The date will be the same date as the selected tour date. Typically, the entry time for the 10:30am tour is 2pm; the 1pm tour typically has an entry time of 4:30pm. The actual entry time may vary based on availability. In the case of no availability, you will be notified by the local tour operator to select another date, another tour, or a refund
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Reviews(5,067)
Jim Q was an excellent true New Yorker tour guide. Very compassionate about the event and the tour
We travel with 2 of our kids. Experience was nice. Tour guide (Dave) was knowledgeable and kept the flow of the tour moving nicely. It was nice to get a guided tour and then have time to explore on our own after being guided the way.
A very moving day of somber respect and quiet in an otherwise crazy busy city. The memorial is a beautiful creation and the museum creates the environment to consider many things - the events of that day remembering the fallen, the courage and resilience and horror they faced, and contemplate what is really important in this day and age. For me that is love and time spent with family, because “tomorrow” is promised to no-one. Our guide James was excellent - who also shared his personal experience as a 6 year old child on that day. One of the docents in the museum was a firefighter that day. Talk to them too. I witnessed it all on a TV screen. This was a whole new look at the reality. I won’t tell you this visit was all easy, but this visit was necessary to complete my experience of a day I’ll never forget.
Justin was our guide and did an excellent job--was knowledgable, well spoken, clear, and concise. He answered questions fully and was easy to relate to, articulate.
We really enjoyed the tour, and our tour guide Megan was the best. She really provided great information and background about the tour sites.
James was our tour guide. He was very informative, fun to spend the day with. James made everything about 911 more understanding. James explained in detail why the towers are being built in a different spot & the meaning how the fountain was designed for the memorial.. James was a pleasure to meet. James does a fantastic job.
It is very educational ,to learn about the all history that took place & to actually see & be there where the 911 attack took place..
Emillene was an amazing tour guide. She really connects with us having lived in NYC most of our lives. She shared great stories and made it an amazing experience for us!
Informative tour, and Paul managed all of our questions with sensitivity and care. We found the pace to be just right too.
We couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Meghan! She was so knowledgeable, personable and considerate of keeping the guests comfortable on a warm August day. The time flew by as I learned things I did not know about that horrific day. And she did share stories bout individual heroes. Some survived. Some did not. While a sobering experience and reminder of what happened almost 25 yers ago, Meghan told the story of the day and shared the facts and many different perspectives. Highly recommend this tour!!
