Ground Zero tour with optional One World Observatory ticket
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Ground Zero tour with optional One World Observatory ticket

4.3/5
Excellent
Based on 19 reviews
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$39.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Availability: Daily
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: Flexible
Do this because
  • Explore the 9/11 Memorial and other key sites of Ground Zero
  • Listen to personal accounts of the 9/11 attacks from the local tour guides, who have personal connections to the events of that day
  • Gain access to the fascinating One World Observatory (Freedom Tower) following a guided tour of Ground Zero
What to expect

Your tour will begin at St. Paul’s Chapel on Broadway, a building considered to be the oldest public building still in use. During the 9/11 attacks, the Chapel miraculously survived without even a single broken window and served as a sanctuary for refuge and shelter throughout the aftermath. Now, it stands as a place of tribute for those around the world to commemorate first responders and innocent civilians, containing mementos and paraphernalia of support for the city.

Next, you’ll walk to the Firefighter's 9/11 Memorial Wall located at FDNY Engine 10 and Ladder 10. There, you’ll see a memorial dedicated to the city’s 343 first emergency responders who risked their lives on the day of the attacks. From here, you’ll head towards the 9/11 Memorial. There, you’ll have the opportunity to see the new Freedom Tower and World Trade Center.

The final stop on the tour (accessible via optional upgrade) will include the One World Observatory or the Freedom Tower. This journey begins at the Welcome Center. You’ll hear stories of the people who built the tower through a video montage and travel in the “Sky Pod” elevator which shows you a virtual time-lapse of the city as you ascend. Watch the fascinating See Forever Theatre before you descend to the 100th floor to the main observation deck where you’ll have a panoramic view of New York City’s incredible skyline.

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What's included
  • check Live guided tour of Ground Zero and 9/11 Memorial led by New Yorkers with personal connections to 9/11
What's not included
  • x_not_included Tickets to the 9/11 Museum
  • x_not_included One World Observatory tickets (accessible via optional upgrade)
Where

209 Broadway, New York, NY 10007, USA

Meeting point:
Please, start your tour outside of St. Paul's Chapel, 209 Broadway. Look for the tour guide or representative, who will be wearing an orange hat and/or a blue shirt/jacket.
What to remember
  • Please arrive 15 minutes early because the tour departs on time. If late, you may not be able to catch and join the group
  • The tour happens in rain or snow, please dress for the weather
  • Tell the guide your name, there is no need to print out the ticket
  • The tour ends at the 9/11 Memorial, about 4 blocks from the meeting location
  • Videotaping the tour is not allowed without prior permission
  • One World Observatory tickets are an optional upgrade and are date/time specific and will be assigned based on availability
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Provider
ExperienceFirst Tours
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.3/5

Based on 19 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Value for money

4.2/5

Staff

4.6/5

Safety

4.6/5

Service

4.6/5

  • Dirk

    From United States of America - July 2023

    Traveled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Goede ontvangst, mooi op schema, perfecte timing, goede interessante rondleiding, indrukwekkend. Franstalige gids de al jaren in NY woont, soms een be ...

  • Yannick

    From Belgium - August 2022

    Traveled with a group of friends

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Tour was wat langdradig, kan beter ingevuld worden, museum en observatory zijn zeker de moeite waard enkel jammer dat het observatory niet een buiten/ ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - June 2022

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Great

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - June 2022

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Great! And the presentation was awesome.

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - May 2022

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    We received tickets to the observatory. The walking tour and the tour guide was exceptional.

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - January 2019

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

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