9/11 Memorial - Ground Zero Walking Tour

New York City, New York

9/11 Memorial - Ground Zero Walking Tour

New York City, New York

Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Overview

Honor the memory of the fallen heroes at Ground Zero on this emotional walking tour.

🗽 Learn about the history and significance of St. Paul's Chapel in the aftermath of the attacks

🕯️ Pay tribute to the victims and the brave firefighters who risked their lives to save others at the Firefighter’s Memorial

💧 Gather around the Memorial Pools and learn about their symbolic use of materials, light, and reflections

🌟 Discover the often-missed Eleven Tears Memorial and watch the reconstruction of the site at the Oculus

Availability

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Daily 11:00am

Full description

Discover the stories surrounding the September 11, 2001 attacks on this emotional walking tour of Ground Zero. Accompanied by a local guide, pay tribute to the fallen heroes and gain a deeper understanding of the events that occurred on this fateful day. The tour starts at St. Paul's Chapel, where you'll learn about the role the building played in the aftermath of the attacks. From there, you'll head to the 9/11 Memorial and gather around the Memorial Pools, where your guide will share detailed information about the monument's design, as well as the architecture of the new World Trade Center.

Practical information

Any restrictions to participate?

Age: All age groups are welcome
Physical limitations: Need to be able to walk for 2 hours

Who can you accommodate for?

Children: All participants must pay to participate, children included
Languages: English
Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed

What to expect on the day of the experience?

Duration: 2 hours (Tour may go slightly longer based on participant engagement throughout the tour)
What’s included:
- Knowledgeable local guide who will provide insightful commentary throughout the tour
- Guided exploration of the 9/11 Memorial
- Tribute at the Firefighter's Memorial
- Visit to the often overlooked Eleven Tears Memorial
Who will be present: You will have a guide with you at all times; also, other guests may be joining (up to 20 people).
Spectators: No spectators are allowed, everyone must have a ticket/reservation
Photo/ video: You may take your own photos, photos are encouraged
Specific rules to follow: Need to follow the guide’s rules

How to prepare?

Weather dependency: Rain or shine, the experience will be running
Arrival: Plan to arrive 15 minutes in advance
What to wear: Good walking shoes
What to bring: Water bottle, hat, sunscreen
Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: No changing rooms but bathroom breaks will be provided

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

It is advised to use the shuttle service if you do not have a vehicle, as cab and Uber rides can be expensive and difficult to find on your return trip. Shuttle service is available at $20 per person. More details will be available when making your reservation.

Returns, exchanges and cancellation

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 30 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 24 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 24 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.