9/11 Memorial Tour with Optional 9/11 Museum and One World Observatory Access
by Experience NYC
Choose from 4 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.$57.60Overview
This guided walking tour of about 2 to 5 hours begins at Warren Street and Broadway near City Hall Subway Station. A local guide introduces the history of the area before visiting St. Paul’s Chapel, which provided refuge for first responders after 9/11 and became a place of support. The tour continues to FDNY 10 House, home to the firefighters who responded first, and includes the 9/11 Memorial Wall honoring fallen firefighters. Participants then see the Oculus, a transportation hub and shopping center built to replace the destroyed PATH station, learning about its role in the city's recovery. Visitors stand beneath One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, while hearing about its construction and symbolism. The tour proceeds to the twin reflecting pools at the footprints of the Twin Towers, where the guide explains the memorial’s design and the significance of the inscribed names. Next is the Survivor Tree, a Callery pear tree that survived the attacks and was replanted at Ground Zero, symbolizing resilience. Those who select optional access can continue for a self-guided visit to the National 9/11 Memorial & Museum, exploring artifacts and multimedia exhibits for about 90 minutes. Another option is access to the One World Observatory, where visitors can spend about 90 minutes viewing the city from the tallest building’s observation deck. The tour includes expert commentary and stories of heroism and resilience, with access to the museum and observatory available if selected. Gratuities and guided tours inside the museum or observatory are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Tour Starting Point
The tour starts at the corner of Warren Street and Broadway, near City Hall Subway Station (R & W lines). The guide introduces the area's history and the context for the visit to Ground Zero.
St. Paul’s Chapel
Visit St. Paul’s Chapel, which served as a refuge for first responders after 9/11. The guide explains its role in the recovery efforts and how it became a place of support.
10 min
FDNY 10 House
See FDNY 10 House, the firehouse of the first firefighters who responded to the attacks, and view the 9/11 Memorial Wall honoring the fallen firefighters.
5 min
The Oculus
View the Oculus, a transportation hub and shopping center that replaced the destroyed PATH station. Learn about its architecture and significance in New York City's recovery.
10 min
One World Trade Center
Stand beneath One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. The guide describes its construction, design, and symbolic importance.
5 min
9/11 Memorial Pools
Visit the twin reflecting pools located in the footprints of the former Twin Towers. The guide discusses the memorial’s design and the significance of the names inscribed around the pools.
15 min
Survivor Tree
See the Survivor Tree, a Callery pear tree that survived the destruction of 9/11 and was replanted at Ground Zero as a symbol of resilience.
5 min
The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
For those with museum access, continue with a self-guided tour through exhibits featuring artifacts, personal stories, and multimedia presentations about the events of 9/11 and its aftermath.
90 min
One World Observatory
For those with observatory access, visit the observation deck atop One World Trade Center and spend about 90 minutes viewing New York City from the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.
90 min
Meeting point
Meet the Tour Guide by City Hall Subway Station. At the intersection of Broadway and Warren Street.
End point
Final stop for travelers who have chosen the Tour + One World Observatory or Full Access options.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
9/11 Memorial Tour with Optional 9/11 Museum and One World Observatory Access
by Experience NYC
Choose from 4 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.$57.60Overview
This guided walking tour of about 2 to 5 hours begins at Warren Street and Broadway near City Hall Subway Station. A local guide introduces the history of the area before visiting St. Paul’s Chapel, which provided refuge for first responders after 9/11 and became a place of support. The tour continues to FDNY 10 House, home to the firefighters who responded first, and includes the 9/11 Memorial Wall honoring fallen firefighters. Participants then see the Oculus, a transportation hub and shopping center built to replace the destroyed PATH station, learning about its role in the city's recovery. Visitors stand beneath One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, while hearing about its construction and symbolism. The tour proceeds to the twin reflecting pools at the footprints of the Twin Towers, where the guide explains the memorial’s design and the significance of the inscribed names. Next is the Survivor Tree, a Callery pear tree that survived the attacks and was replanted at Ground Zero, symbolizing resilience. Those who select optional access can continue for a self-guided visit to the National 9/11 Memorial & Museum, exploring artifacts and multimedia exhibits for about 90 minutes. Another option is access to the One World Observatory, where visitors can spend about 90 minutes viewing the city from the tallest building’s observation deck. The tour includes expert commentary and stories of heroism and resilience, with access to the museum and observatory available if selected. Gratuities and guided tours inside the museum or observatory are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Tour Starting Point
The tour starts at the corner of Warren Street and Broadway, near City Hall Subway Station (R & W lines). The guide introduces the area's history and the context for the visit to Ground Zero.
St. Paul’s Chapel
Visit St. Paul’s Chapel, which served as a refuge for first responders after 9/11. The guide explains its role in the recovery efforts and how it became a place of support.
10 min
FDNY 10 House
See FDNY 10 House, the firehouse of the first firefighters who responded to the attacks, and view the 9/11 Memorial Wall honoring the fallen firefighters.
5 min
The Oculus
View the Oculus, a transportation hub and shopping center that replaced the destroyed PATH station. Learn about its architecture and significance in New York City's recovery.
10 min
One World Trade Center
Stand beneath One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. The guide describes its construction, design, and symbolic importance.
5 min
9/11 Memorial Pools
Visit the twin reflecting pools located in the footprints of the former Twin Towers. The guide discusses the memorial’s design and the significance of the names inscribed around the pools.
15 min
Survivor Tree
See the Survivor Tree, a Callery pear tree that survived the destruction of 9/11 and was replanted at Ground Zero as a symbol of resilience.
5 min
The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
For those with museum access, continue with a self-guided tour through exhibits featuring artifacts, personal stories, and multimedia presentations about the events of 9/11 and its aftermath.
90 min
One World Observatory
For those with observatory access, visit the observation deck atop One World Trade Center and spend about 90 minutes viewing New York City from the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.
90 min
Meeting point
Meet the Tour Guide by City Hall Subway Station. At the intersection of Broadway and Warren Street.
End point
Final stop for travelers who have chosen the Tour + One World Observatory or Full Access options.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.