Private Ground Zero Tour with Optional One World Observatory Upgrade
Description
This moving and evocative tour of Ground Zero begins at the site of what served as a rescue center for victims and place for mementos after the attacks: St. Paul's Chapel. This historic church was miraculously unharmed when the Twin Towers fell despite being only a block away. You'll then walk to the 9/11 Memorial where we'll reflect on the lives lost in the World Trade Center attacks. See "Reflecting Absence," the largest artificial waterfalls on the continent. Your private guide will share the meaning behind the memorial, stories from the day, and how New Yorkers came together in the aftermath. From there, begin a self-guided tour in the lobby of the Freedom Tower by watching "Voices," a film dedicated to the men and women of the Twin Towers and Freedom Tower. Upgrade your experience to take the "Sky Pod" elevator 1,250 feet up to the One World Observatory, where you can see the NYC skyline stretching across Manhattan.
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Itinerary
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 share the meaning behind all the symbolic places in the memorial plaza, including the Survivor Tree and “Reflecting Absence,” which is the largest man-made waterfall on the continent.
Upgrade your experience to take the "Sky Pod" elevator up 1,250 feet to see breathtaking views of Manhattan from the 360-degree observation deck. It 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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- One World Observatory admission is NOT included unless option is selected at time of booking
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Airport style security screening will take place at the One World Observatory. All bags are subject to search.
Reviews(13)
Arun was super knowledgable, patient and brought the tour history across to the kids and teens in our group in an engaging manner. Highly recommend
The walking tour was very informative, organized and sincere. Our tour guide, Jaclyn, was lovely, very knowledgeable and friendly. I recommend this tour if you are able.
Excellent tour with Jaclyn ! Lots of useful info, overall great experience ! We will definitely recommend this to friends and family
Our guide Dana was great! Informational, personable and experienced. She kept us wanting more history and more time to learn. Even our 15 year old son stayed engaged throughout the 90 minute tour!
Maya was an incredible guide. We all loved the tour! The guide spoke with such eloquence and intention as if it were her first tour. Don’t miss this if in NYC, our best tour by far. The personal experiences make it so touching and memorable.
Jim Q has so much knowledge regarding 9/11 and the Ground Zero memorial. His knowledge and insight into the events that happened on 9/11 was an amazing part of the experience.
Jim Q did a wonderful job going through the tour of Ground Zero. His real life knowledge of the events of 9/11 were very insightful and an added bonus of the tour.
Jim Q was amazing and provided a wonderful experience at Ground Zero. His knowledge of the events and memorial was outstanding.
Johnny was awesome private guide, so knowledgeable and helpful - we thoroughly enjoyed the experience even though it was pouring rain!
We had a wonderful tour with a very knowledgeable guide. Her personal experiences were very moving and informative. The church, fire station, occulus, the park and of course the two memorials
