9/11 Memorial and Ground Zero Walking Tour with Optional 9/11 Museum

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New York City, USA

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Overview

Take an in depth and meaningful visit to the 9/11 Memorial and World Trade Center area where you'll see things that you would never even think to look for on your own so your experience at the World Trade Center will be more meaningful and informative. You'll visit The 9/11 Memorial, St. Paul's Chapel, Fulton Center, Fireman's Memorial, The Oculus, Brookfield Place and more.

Option 1: Walking Tour Only - 2 hours does not Include Museum Entry

Option 2: Museum Add On - must be selected at booking - approx 4 hours total Includes Museum Admission

What's Included

  • Museum Ticket included ONLY when booking Tour Option: Walking Tour and Museum Ticket
  • Local guide
  • Does NOT include entry to One World Observatory.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Museum Ticket NOT INCLUDED UNLESS Tour Option Walking Tour and Museum Ticket selected at booking.
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Broadway
New York, NY 10007, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10007, USA

Tour ends on the 9/11 Memorial Plaza near the reflecting pools.

What To Expect

The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

Learn the significance and symbolic design of the 9/11 Memorial from your guide, then spend some time reflecting near the pools.Entrance to the 9/11 Memorial is included for all visitors.To visit the 9/11 Museum at the conclusion of your walking tour please select add museum at time of booking. Museum entry will extend the total tour duration by approximately 2 hours depending on your pace.Museum visits are self guided; plan around two hours to take in all the exhibitions.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

FDNY Memorial Wall

See the Bronze Memorial, dedicated to the FDNY firefighters who were lost on September 11th.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Paul's Chapel

Tour starts at St. Paul's Chapel. It played a significant role in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Brookfield Place

Visit the Winter Garden and the North Cove Marina to take photos of the World Trade Center from another angle and hear stories about the evacuation efforts on the Hudson River on 9/11.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

World Trade Center's Liberty Park

Visit Liberty Park, which overlooks the 9/11 Memorial, and is home to Fritz Koenig's There and America's Response Monument.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Oculus

Part of the reconstruction of the World Trade Center, the Oculus is an ultra-modern transportation hub and shopping mall with a space-age feel. Learn about its symbolism and design from your guide.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

American Express 11 Tears Memorial

Inside the American Express Building, see the striking memorial constructed by American Express in memory of their employees who were lost on September 11th 2001.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

America's Response Monument

Learn about the meaning and design of this monument, designed to honor the brave members of the U.S. Military.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Museum admission ONLY included for Tour Option: WALKING TOUR WITH MUSEUM TICKET.
  • Walking tour takes place before the museum entry and is approximately 2 hours.
  • For visitors entering the museum the average museum visit takes approximately 1.5 to 2 additional hours, depending on your pace. Please plan your schedule accordingly.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 9/11 Memorial and Ground Zero Walking Tour with Optional 9/11 Museum?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Museum Ticket included ONLY when booking Tour Option: Walking Tour and Museum Ticket
  • Local guide
  • Does NOT include entry to One World Observatory.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Museum Ticket NOT INCLUDED UNLESS Tour Option Walking Tour and Museum Ticket selected at booking.
  • Gratuity for the guide is not included but greatly appreciated.

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION: PLEASE READ TO PREPARE FOR YOUR VISIT
  • Entrance to the 9/11 Memorial is incuded for all guests.
  • Museum admission ONLY included for Tour Option: WALKING TOUR WITH MUSEUM TICKET.
  • Walking tour takes place before the museum entry and is approximately 2 hours.
  • For visitors entering the museum the average museum visit takes approximately 1.5 to 2 additional hours, depending on your pace. Please plan your schedule accordingly.
  • Guide does not enter 9/11 Museum, if chosen this portion of the visit is self guided.
  • Tour departs promptly as scheduled. In order not to disrupt the visit and preserve our guest experience we cannot coordinate with the guide for late parties to join the tour in progress.
  • FOR IMMEIDATE ASSISTANCE WE DO NOT RECOMMEND USING THE MESSAGING SYSTEM AS THERE MAY BE A DELAY IN DELIVERY.
  • For help reaching the meeting point please call the number on this voucher as early as possible so we can provide direction
  • NO REFUNDS ISSUED FOR MISSING THE TOUR FOR ANY REASON
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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Free Cancellation

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).

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