Get a comprehensive overview of the 9/11 sites from a local perspective on a 2.5-hour tour of New York’s most poignant memorial. See St. Paul’s Chapel that still stands today, visit the Memorial Pools, then enter the Museum with a reserved access ticket.
9/11 Memorial Tour & Priority Entrance 9/11 Museum Tickets
Summary Description
Highlights
- Explore the 9/11 Memorial from a more local perspective.
- Pause for reflection at the beautiful 9/11 Memorial Pools.
- Hear harrowing stories at Ground Zero.
- Get pre-reserved access to the 9/11 Memorial Museum.
- Visit the 9/11 Memorial Museum at your own pace.
Description
Explore the site where the Twin Towers once stood on this poignant tour through the events and actions of September 11th, 2001. Join a local New York City guide on this moving experience around the 9/11 Memorial as you explore many of the structures comprising it and hear tales of tragedy and hope from the day that forever changed America. Your tour comes with priority access tickets into the 9/11 Memorial Museum, where you can continue unraveling the story of that fateful day at your own pace.
Explore the tragic events of September 11, 2001 from a local perspective on a 2.5-hour tour of all the sites of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan. Visit Ground Zero to get a deeper understanding of how 9/11 impacted the city and the world, and the long struggle New York went through to move forward. Tour in small groups for a level of intimacy and peace fitting for such a visit. Local guides provide a more personal feel, giving the 9/11 Memorial and its surrounds a human context.
Meet at St. Peter’s Church to learn how people gathered there awaiting news of their loved ones, and to mourn, pray and offer support. See poignant handmade memorials that are a constant reminder that 9/11 was a crippling personal tragedy for thousands of New Yorkers, as well as a global event.
Next, go to Ground Zero to see the stunning 9/11 Memorial Pools, built in the footprint of the twin towers. Read the inscriptions of all the names of those who perished there. Your guide will give a more personal account of the tragedy, taking you to Fireman’s Memorial and the Survivor Tree. Hear incredible stories of courage and loss that unfolded right where you stand.
End with a self-guided tour of the 9/11 Museum with a pre-reserved ticket which provides space for your own thoughts as you look at items salvaged from the wreckage, and read harrowing personal stories.
Included / Excluded
- Local English-speaking guide
- 1 hour expertly guided walking tour
- Pre-reserved ticket to 9/11 Memorial Museum
- Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off
- Gratuities
Start / End Locations
Start Location: 22 Barclay Street, New York, NY 10007, USA
Start Location Notes: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at 22 Barclay Street (St. Peter's Church) Meet at the front steps of the church.
Start Location Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ztGRK2mqkKnFr8gR9
Commentary
Guide : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- The tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- We are able to accommodate guests with mobility impairment or wheelchairs, please make sure to email our Guest Experience team at [email protected] at the time of your booking for proper arrangements.
- The museum portion of this tour is self-guided to give you time on your own.
- Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to New York government guidelines for the most up to date information.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
- You are required to go through airport-style security on this tour. No luggage, weapons, or food (except for water in a clear container) is allowed.
- Your tickets for your experience(s) will be provided by your guide the day of the tour.
- The museum portion of this tour is self-guided to give you time on your own.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
- Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.
Options and Pricing
9/11 Memorial Tour Pricing Vilad from March 1st, 2025 for all future dates
| 9/11 Memorial Tour Pricing Vilad from March 1st, 2025 for all future dates | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (15 - 99 years) | $65.00 |
| Child (2 - 14 years) | $61.00 |
Points of interest
- The National September 11 Memorial Museum, Greenwich Street, New York, NY, USA
- St Peter's Church, Cross St, Delhi, NY, USA
- St. Paul's Chapel, Broadway, New York, NY, USA
- FDNY Memorial Wall, Greenwich Street, New York, NY, USA
- St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine, Liberty Street, New York, NY, USA
Terms and Conditions
Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.
About operator:
Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.
In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
Basic Information
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Max Group Size: 20
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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