911 Ground Zero Tour & Museum Preferred Access

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[Best Valued 4-Hour Experience] Join us on a tour of the World Trade Center Complex, covering the events of September 11, 2001. This experience is a celebration honoring the heroes and the survivors of “Stairwell B." Trace the path taken by the firefighters and learn how some withstood the collapse of a 110-story tower. Using historical photos of the attacks, this experience will chronicle the events of that day. You'll be astonished by the bravery of these First Responders. Discover how the “Angel of Stairwell B” helped save a team of firefighters and the miracle of the “911 Surfer”, who rode down with 88 stories of imploding debris. Finishing at the Memorial Plaza, you'll learn how the new World Trade Center Complex was designed and constructed. This is the definitive Ground Zero experience. Skip the Ticket Line access into the Official September 11th Museum is included, all guests must still check through security. The museum is a self-guided experience.

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Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things To Know

  • Narrated 2-Hour Walking Tour using large 11" x 17" photos to add richness to your experience.
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • 9/11 Museum Enhanced Access
  • Gratuities are welcomed and appreciated.
  • 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
  • Well organized
  • This tour is copyrighted

What's included in the package

Itinerary

The Oculus

The experience starts at the Starbucks across the street from the Oculus, the most expensive subway hub in the world. The tour also introduces FDNY Captain John Jonas and his team "the Dragon Fighters."

There we'll continued to an overlook of the World Trade Center Memorial Plaza. From this vantage, one could see the entire complex which includes One World Trade Center, the Reflecting Pools, and the 911 Museum.

Brookfield Place

The tour proceeds to the World Financial Center. Here you learn about the little known Operation Aegis. The largest rescue by sea in history. Where over 500,000 civilians were evacuated by watercrafts of all sizes.

Winter Garden

Next we'll visit the reconstructed Winter Gardens, the $60 million 10 story glass pavilion that was devastated during the attacks of September 11th. Next we'll visit the Eleven Tears Memorial, dedicated to the eleven American Express employees lost on that day.

Concluding at the new World Trade Center complex, your guide will detail its design and construction. The guide will also cover the mystery of the lost gold and silver reserves of Building Four. In addition, you'll learn about the Survivor Tree, its resilience, survival, and rebirth.

The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

Before entering the 911 Memorial Museum, your guide will give you pointers and highlights of the museum. This will help you to optimize your visit. The museum is self-guided allowing one to explore at their own pace. There are multiple artifacts and first person videos from survivors and rescuers. This package includes "Skip the Ticket Line" access.

Admission Ticket Included

Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting Points

  • This tour meets at the World Trade Center Starbucks Café located on 20 Dey Street between Broadway and Church Street. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour to check-in with your host at the Starbucks.

End Points

  • This tour ends inside the 9/11 Memorial.

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required


Reviews By Other Travelers

4.9
Based on 326 reviews

What do other 326 guests say about 911 Ground Zero Tour & Museum Preferred Access

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Patricia_H
5
Mar 2024
The tour was fun, full of information and some comedy. I would recommend this tour to friends and family.
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Lisa_A
5
Mar 2024
Christopher was a fantastic guide! Pickup was easy and tour is an overall great value. Excellent host and experience.
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Melanie N
5
Mar 2024
Emotional, poignant, exceptional- remembering the fallen as the should be remembered. Thoughts and prayers for the families of the fallen. Paraphrasing Churchill if we forget we risk making the same mistakes again . Let us hope such atrocities are in the past.

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SuMoTuWeThFrSa
All prices are shown in USD

Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things to know

Included
  • Narrated 2-Hour Walking Tour using large 11" x 17" photos to add richness to your experience.
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • 9/11 Museum Enhanced Access
Not Included
  • Gratuities are welcomed and appreciated.
Additional 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
  • Well organized
  • This tour is copyrighted