9/11 Memorial and Ground Zero Tour with Optional 9/11 Museum Ticket in New York City
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$58Overview
This guided tour in New York City lasts between two and four hours and covers the key sites at Ground Zero. The guide has a personal connection to the events of September 11, 2001, and shares stories of tragedy, heroism, and resilience throughout the visit. The tour includes a stop at St. Paul’s Chapel and a walk through the 9/11 Memorial plaza, where participants learn about the significance of the Survivor Tree and the Reflecting Absence waterfalls, the largest man-made waterfalls in North America. There is an optional upgrade to include entry to the 9/11 Museum. Museum access can be booked either as a skip-the-line ticket for a self-guided visit or as a one-hour VIP guided tour of the museum’s exhibits, which include media, memorabilia, and artifacts related to 9/11. If the museum option is selected, participants must arrive during their timed entry window and go through a security checkpoint that requires checking all large bags. Visitors may stay inside the museum as long as they wish after entry. The tour also includes a visit to the Oculus transportation hub and shopping center, where the guide explains its architectural features and its role as a symbol of renewal after 9/11. Participants should be prepared for moderate walking and bring suitable clothing for the weather. Children aged three and under can join free with a paid adult ticket.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Oculus transportation hub and shopping center
Participants explore the Oculus, a transportation hub and shopping center with notable architecture. The guide explains how it represents renewal at Ground Zero following the events of 9/11.
15 min
9/11 Memorial plaza
Visitors walk through the 9/11 Memorial plaza, paying respects to those who died at the World Trade Center. The guide describes the meaning behind the memorial’s features, including the Survivor Tree and the Reflecting Absence waterfalls, which are the largest man-made waterfalls in North America.
75 min
The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
The optional museum visit lasts about one hour if the VIP guided tour is selected. Visitors may also choose a skip-the-line ticket for a self-guided tour of the museum’s media, memorabilia, and artifact collections. Entry requires passing through security and adhering to a timed entry window.
60 min
Meeting point
We meet inside the Oculus, a mall and transportation hub at Ground Zero. Your guide will be wearing an orange hat and standing by the L'Arte del Gelato stand on the main level.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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9/11 Memorial and Ground Zero Tour with Optional 9/11 Museum Ticket in New York City
by ExperienceFirst
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$58Overview
This guided tour in New York City lasts between two and four hours and covers the key sites at Ground Zero. The guide has a personal connection to the events of September 11, 2001, and shares stories of tragedy, heroism, and resilience throughout the visit. The tour includes a stop at St. Paul’s Chapel and a walk through the 9/11 Memorial plaza, where participants learn about the significance of the Survivor Tree and the Reflecting Absence waterfalls, the largest man-made waterfalls in North America. There is an optional upgrade to include entry to the 9/11 Museum. Museum access can be booked either as a skip-the-line ticket for a self-guided visit or as a one-hour VIP guided tour of the museum’s exhibits, which include media, memorabilia, and artifacts related to 9/11. If the museum option is selected, participants must arrive during their timed entry window and go through a security checkpoint that requires checking all large bags. Visitors may stay inside the museum as long as they wish after entry. The tour also includes a visit to the Oculus transportation hub and shopping center, where the guide explains its architectural features and its role as a symbol of renewal after 9/11. Participants should be prepared for moderate walking and bring suitable clothing for the weather. Children aged three and under can join free with a paid adult ticket.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Oculus transportation hub and shopping center
Participants explore the Oculus, a transportation hub and shopping center with notable architecture. The guide explains how it represents renewal at Ground Zero following the events of 9/11.
15 min
9/11 Memorial plaza
Visitors walk through the 9/11 Memorial plaza, paying respects to those who died at the World Trade Center. The guide describes the meaning behind the memorial’s features, including the Survivor Tree and the Reflecting Absence waterfalls, which are the largest man-made waterfalls in North America.
75 min
The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
The optional museum visit lasts about one hour if the VIP guided tour is selected. Visitors may also choose a skip-the-line ticket for a self-guided tour of the museum’s media, memorabilia, and artifact collections. Entry requires passing through security and adhering to a timed entry window.
60 min
Meeting point
We meet inside the Oculus, a mall and transportation hub at Ground Zero. Your guide will be wearing an orange hat and standing by the L'Arte del Gelato stand on the main level.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.