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Private All Access 9/11 Ground Zero including Tour, Museum and Observatory

5.0 (66 reviews) 4 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour
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Private All Access 9/11 Ground Zero including Tour, Museum and Observatory

About this activity

ExperienceFirst offers a private, top-rated walking tour of Ground Zero, providing an opportunity to reflect on the events of September 11th. Led by a local guide, gain a personal perspective on the day's heroism and tragedy.

Explore Ground Zero and the 9/11 Memorial before visiting the 9/11 Museum with included admission. Listen to firsthand accounts and stories, and witness the impressive man-made waterfalls, a poignant tribute. This tour is a solemn and meaningful experience, allowing for quiet contemplation.

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At a glance

Duration
4 h 30 min
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
ExperienceFirst

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Timed entry to the 9/11 Museum
  • Included: Narrated walking tour
  • Included: One World Observatory Entry (self-guided)
  • Included: 9/11 Museum Entry (self-guided)
  • Included: Private guide with a personal connection to 9/11

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. St. Paul's Chapel

    15 min

    We will start the tour at St. Paul's Chapel, New York City’s oldest public building still in continuous use.

  2. The Oculus

    15 min

    Visit this grand entrance to the WTC Transportation Hub

  3. The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

    2 hours Admission included

    Guests will have exclusive skip the line entrance to the 911 Museum.

  4. One World Observatory

    one hour Admission included

    This panoramic observation deck is a marvel of engineering and architecture.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • We meet inside the Oculus, a mall and transportation hub at Ground Zero. Go to Level C2. Your guide will be wearing an orange hat and standing by the L'Arte del Gelato stand.

End point

  • The tour will end at the 911 Memorial. The guests will have skip the line entry to the 911 Museum. They will then have 2 hours in the museum to explore on their own and timed tickets for the One World Observatory after that.

Using your ticket

Please meet your guide Inside the Oculus by L'Arte del Gelato. They will be there 15 minutes before the tour starts and will be wearing an orange hat or holding an orange paddle. They will have the tickets you need on the day of the tour.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • There is airport-style security screening at both the 9/11 Museum and One World Observatory. All bags are subject to search.

Traveller ratings

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Private All Access 9/11 Ground Zero including Tour, Museum and Observatory

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