




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.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $360.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 3:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:33 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 10.
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.
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.
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.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
New York Private 9/11 Memorial Tour with Optional Museum Ticket lasts about 2–4 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $190 per person for this New York City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $360. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 7 departures a day between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is 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. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Your own group can be up to 15 people on one booking; no other travellers join.
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
New York Private 9/11 Memorial Tour with Optional Museum Ticket | 2–4 hours | 4.9 (288) | $190 | |
9/11 Ground Zero & Memorial Tour with Optional 9/11 Museum | 2–4 hours | 4.8 (7,394) | $29 | View |
9/11 Memorial Tour with Optional Museum and One World Access | 2–5 hours | 5.0 (1,146) | $29 | View |
NYC 9/11 Memorial and Museum Ticket with Tour Options | 1h 30min | 4.7 (6,768) | $36 | View |
New York 9/11 Memorial Tour with Optional One World Observatory | 3 hours | 4.8 (659) | $29 | View |
All-Access 9/11: Ground Zero Tour, Memorial and Museum, One World Observatory | 2–5 hours | 4.9 (5,189) | $109 | View |
NYC in a Day Tour: Lady Liberty, Times Square, 9/11 Memorial | 6 hours | 4.9 (1,820) | $89 | View |
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Children 5 and under free with paid adult ticket
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 288 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by ExperienceFirst.