Guided Tours

9/11 Memorial Guided Tour

Take the official experience at the 9/11 Memorial to grasp the history, human impact, and World Trade Center legacy that shape this site today.

Meet your guide at the designated meeting point near the 9/11 Memorial before your scheduled tour time.

Visit the Reflecting Pools, Survivor Tree, and Memorial Glade while learning the stories behind each memorial space.

Discover the history of the World Trade Center, the events of September 11, and the resilience of New York through expert commentary.

Ideal for visitors who want to understand the Memorial's symbolism and significance in a concise outdoor walking tour.

Guided tour of the 9/11 Memorial

Expert English-speaking guide

9/11 Museum admission

Transportation to and from the Memorial & Museum

Food and drinks

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

Walk the 9/11 Memorial on the only official guided tour, led by an expert English-speaking guide, with Museum access available separately.

Getting started

Begin by meeting your guide at the 9/11 Memorial at the World Trade Center site. After a brief introduction, your expert English-speaking guide organizes the group and outlines the route across the outdoor Memorial. With your official guided tour of the 9/11 Memorial confirmed, you set off on a focused walking exploration of the plaza.

What to expect

9/11 Memorial & Museum

The experience takes place at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum site, focusing on the outdoor Memorial that honors the lives lost and the history of the World Trade Center.

Features

Your official guided tour of the 9/11 Memorial is led entirely at the outdoor plaza, where you move through key areas that reflect the history and human impact of 9/11 and the enduring legacy of the World Trade Center.

Throughout this expert-led guided tour, your expert English-speaking guide explains how the powerful symbolism is woven into every element of the Memorial's design, helping you connect specific features of the site with the stories behind them.

This is the only official tour of the 9/11 Memorial, so commentary, route, and interpretation are shaped by the institution that stewards the Memorial & Museum, with all tours in English unless otherwise noted.

Museum admission is not included with this Official Memorial Guided Tour, and transportation to and from the Memorial & Museum along with any food and drinks are also excluded from this experience.

What to bring

Photo ID: Carry a valid government-issued photo ID for verification if requested.

Weather-appropriate clothing: This is an outdoor walking tour, so dress according to the day's weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.

What's not allowed

Large luggage: Oversized bags and luggage are not permitted on the tour.

Smoking: Smoking and vaping are prohibited throughout the Memorial Plaza.

Pets: Pets are not permitted.

Accessibility

The Memorial Plaza is wheelchair and stroller accessible.

Service animals are welcome throughout the Memorial.

Additional information

Arrival: Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled tour to check in with your guide.

Tour language: Tours are conducted in English unless otherwise specified.

Weather: This outdoor tour operates in most weather conditions, so dress appropriately.

Museum admission: Admission to the 9/11 Museum is not included and requires a separate ticket.

Audience: Standard tours are best suited for adults and teenagers. Youth & Family Tours are available separately.

Children: Children joining Youth & Family Tours must be accompanied by an adult.

Photography: Personal photography is permitted at the Memorial. Please be respectful of the site's commemorative nature.

Transportation: Transportation to and from the Memorial is not included.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

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

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.