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Ground Zero 9/11 Memorial Tour

Red roses and an American flag at the National September 11 Memorial in New York City.
Blonde woman smiling while listening to a guide during a group hike.
Saint Paul's Chapel at sunset with skyscrapers in Lower Manhattan.
FDNY Engine 10 parked on a New York City street with a person standing beside it.

Duration

1 hr 30 min - 3 hr 30 min

Open today

09:00am - 07:00pm

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

4.5/5

(292)

Vicki Bean

Vicki

Oct 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Jim Quinn was very good at being our tour guide. It was good to hear a local person describing what 9-11 felt like. But your company did a horrible job directing us to the wrong meet-up location. Even though the tickets said to meet at the Ocullus, the email we received the day before the tour stated the meet-up location was St. Paul Chapel. Since the email was the last info sent, we went to the Chapel. When no one from your company showed up, we went to the Ocullus, barely making it there in time for the tour. You need to do a better job with communication. Just know that Jim Quinn was a 5-star tour guide but your company deserves a 1-star.
Janet Christine Calloni

Janet

May 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Walking tour was very informative. Arun, our guide was very knowledgeable. Museum tour (self-guided) was emotional and really brought the whole event closer to those of us on the west coast that watched all the events enfold on TV. So sad to relive from the photos, videos with voices and pieces of metal beams, rescue vehicles, etc.
Ruth Popovich

Ruth

Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
We loved our street guide but I can't remember his name. We met him on September 12 at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church.He told us so much information in an easy way to understand and retain.
    • Visit the 9/11 Memorial and walk across Ground Zero to pay your respects to the lives lost on September 11, 2001.

    • Your local guide will take you across the Memorial and the grounds, sharing stories of loss, bravery, and courage and narrating the events of the day as you walk.

    • Visit surrounding sights such as Saint Paul’s Chapel, the oldest public building in NYC, the FDNY Memorial Wall, the Memorial Pools, and more.

    • Participate in a tour that is as educational as it is emotional, and come out of it with a sense of profound respect and reflection.

    • Upgrade to get skip-the-line access to the 9/11 Museum to continue your journey of remembrance.

    • Guided tour of the 9/11 Memorial

    • Local English-speaking tour guide

    • Access to:

      • The Oculus

      • FDNY 10 House

      • Trinity Church

      • 9/11 Memorial Pools

      • The Survivor Tree

      • One World Trade Center

    • Skip-the-line tickets to the 9/11 Museum (as per option selected)

    • Food & beverage

    • Hotel pick-up & drop-off

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 4.5
    292 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Vicki Bean

    Vicki

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    Jim Quinn was very good at being our tour guide. It was good to hear a local person describing what 9-11 felt like. But your company did a horrible job directing us to the wrong meet-up location. Even though the tickets said to meet at the Ocullus, the email we received the day before the tour stated the meet-up location was St. Paul Chapel. Since the email was the last info sent, we went to the Chapel. When no one from your company showed up, we went to the Ocullus, barely making it there in time for the tour. You need to do a better job with communication. Just know that Jim Quinn was a 5-star tour guide but your company deserves a 1-star.
    Ruth Popovich

    Ruth

    Sep 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    We loved our street guide but I can't remember his name. We met him on September 12 at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church.He told us so much information in an easy way to understand and retain.
    Helene Bunch

    Helene

    Sep 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Guide was very informative and outstanding His name is Jeff
    Philip Edward Hood

    Philip

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Very knowledgeable guide Rose. Gave a very detailed explanation of the total day and its effects on all people involved in a very pleasing entertaining manner. The museum is fantastic and a very emotional experience. First class
    Jonathan Prewett

    Jonathan

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    The guide was excellent and his knowledge and understanding brilliant
  • Hear impactful stories about the day that changed New York forever from your local guide as you begin your tour across Ground Zero & the 9/11 Memorial.

    Getting started

    Meet your tour guide at the City Hall Subway Station at the intersection of Broadway & Warren Street to begin your tour.

    What to expect

    Saint Paul’s Chapel

    The oldest public building in New York City that is still in use.

    Features:

    • The Chapel is located a block away from where the attacks took place, and it managed to survive the debris despite its proximity.

    • It became a sanctuary for the survivors and grieving families post 9/11 and holds a lot of emotional value and significance to date.

    FDNY Memorial Hall & FDNY Ten House

    The fire station that had the first responders rush to the site as soon as the attacks happened.

    Features:

    • The fire station and FDNY Memorial Hall is a place of honor, courage, and bravery, to show respect to the emergency responders who rushed to Ground Zero on September 11.

    • Hear personal stories and accounts from local responders when you visit.

    9/11 Memorial & Ground Zero

    The memorial grounds and location where the Twin Towers once stood.

    Features:

    • Pay tribute to the thousands of lives lost during 9/11 at the 9/11 Memorial. Visit the 9/11 Memorial Pools, built in the area where the Twin Towers used to be, and pay your respects at the Survivor Tree.
  • 9/11 Museum and Memorial

    Monday09:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    TuesdayClosed
    Wednesday09:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Thursday09:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Friday09:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Saturday09:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Sunday09:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
  • Accessibility

    • This experience is stroller/pram accessible.

    Additional information

    • You will need to pass through airport-style security to enter the 9/11 Museum.
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    Meeting point

    • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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