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New York Private 9/11 Memorial Tour with Optional Museum Ticket
4.9
264 Ratings
New York
Experience a personalized and emotional tour of the 9/11 Memorial and Ground Zero. Hear firsthand stories from a certified guide with a personal connection to the events. Pay tribute to the lives lost and gain a deeper understanding of the events that unfolded on September 11, 2001.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- St. Paul’s Chapel - The tour begins one block from Ground Zero at a historic church, built in 1766, that miraculously survived the falling debris from the attacks. Your guide will explain how this beautiful church served the community in the wake of the tragedy.
- 9/11 Memorial Pools - Pay your respects to those who lost their lives at the World Trade Center on 9/11. Your guide will explain the meaning behind all the symbolic places in the memorial plaza, including the Survivor Tree and Reflecting Absence, which are the largest man-made waterfalls on the continent.
- The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum - Upgrade your experience for a skip-the-line ticket to the 9/11 Museum where you’ll take a self-guided tour through the collections of media, memorabilia, and more.
What's Included
- Optional upgrade to discover the artifacts in the 9/11 Museum with your skip-the-line ticket
- New York City private guide with a personal connection to 9/11
- Tour of Ground Zero, including outside St. Paul’s Chapel
- Tales of heroism, tragedy, and resilience to enrich your visit
- Guided visit to the 9/11 Memorial
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
The terrorist attack in New York on September 11, 2001 is one of the most important events in the city’s history, and you can gain a deeper understanding of this tragic day on this private tour. Visit the landmarks of Ground Zero, including the National September 11 Memorial, with a guide who has a personal connection to that day. This tour offers an intimate encounter with history as you hear the stories of not just tragedy but also heroism and resilience.
Upgrade for entry to the 9/11 Museum. Pre-booking guarantees your spot, and the museum is filled with artifacts to enrich your experience following our guided tour.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved. Please wear comfortable shoes.
- Please dress appropriately and bring layers in case of cold weather.
- 9/11 Museum admission is NOT included unless option is selected at time of booking.
- There is airport style security at the 9/11 Museum. All large bags must be checked.
- Children 5 and under free with paid adult ticket
- Our guided tour is 90 minutes. You can also add on a visit to the 9/11 Museum, which takes about two hours. Please note, if you have booked our 2pm guided tour with Museum access, your Museum visit will be limited to 90 minutes due to the Museum’s 5pm closing times
Location
209 Broadway
Broadway
Please meet your guide on the Broadway side of St. Paul's Chapel (between Fulton & Vesey Streets). They will be there 15 minutes before the tour start time and will be wearing an orange hat.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(264 Ratings)
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93johanv
Aug 7, 2024
Very good! - The tour (Tour), the monument and the museum are, despite the sad occasion, very worthwhile. Another visit will be accompanied by a visit to Ground Zero and the Museum.
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Matt_b
Aug 5, 2024
9/11 Memorial - Intense - We took the private tour with our friends. Our guide Ray was excellent and he took the time to take us through the horrible events of 9/11 and how it impacted family and friends and New Yorkers as a whole.
Ray also made us understand how resilient NewYorkers were when the event occurred and how they came together to overcome that terrible day.
The memorial site itself was intense and somber.
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Tom
Aug 3, 2024
We toured the reconstruction of the World Trade Center and the 9/11 Memorial - The guide Jaclyn was fabulous. She was passionate about her subject, very patient and thorough in her presentation. Jaclyn took a personal interest in us.
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Karen-larkin
Jul 21, 2024
A must do in NYC - This private tour was the most moving and memorable tour I've ever taken. It's a must do when in NYC. Ray (our tour guide) did an excellent job of telling his own personal stories about 9/11 as well as telling often untold stories about heroism. He was knowledgeable about 9/11 facts, about NYC history and about the need for constant vigilance going forward.
This tour was personal, impactful and unforgettable.
The museum was unforgettable as well. Situated below where the South Tour stood, it includes the footers from the South Tower that still remain. It's a deeply moving and reverent experience. One of the docents there (Peter) described how he was just 20 stories below where the first plane struck. We were moved to tears as he told his story.
And in spite of having many visitors, the museum is almost silent. A profound sign of respect.
I was in a group of four friends and I feel I can speak for the group in saying we cannot recommend this tour highly enough.
Thank-you Ray and God Bless you and your family.
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Meg
Jul 6, 2024
A tour not to be missed - Dave was informative and entertaining- enthusiastic and mindful of our comfort and safety during the tour . Highly recommend
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Leonel
Jun 23, 2024
Awesome tour! - Awesome tour with a great guide. Our guide Daniel M was very passionate about every part of the tour and took his time to explain everything!
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Erik_d
Jun 22, 2024
Private guide with Rob Maass - Rob Maass is a great guide, great storyteller and apart from the facts brought a personal story. Starting at St Paul Chapel, Oculus and then the 9/11 Memorial. Rob kept us interested the full tour, thanks!!
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Cyndee_h
Jun 16, 2024
Great - Very informative guide. Answered my kids questions. Shared personal information about his experience of 9/11
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Jamesrb9847zy
Jun 10, 2024
Great way to see the 9/11 Memorial and Museum - Jaclyn was an amazing tour guide, full of lots of factual information about 9/11, and clearly a strong personal connection to the events, which made her stories all the more engaging. The tour was a perfect length, long enough to see and learn, but leaving enough energy to see the very moving museum. This is a great way to see the memorial.
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Marybeth_z
Jul 15, 2024
WTC - Learning more about the 911 Memorial and our friendly guide. He was talkative and very sweet while on the tour.
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