911 Ground Zero Tour & Museum Preferred Access

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New York City, USA

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Overview

[Best Valued 4-Hour Experience] Join us on a tour of the World Trade Center Complex, covering the events of September 11, 2001. This experience is a celebration honoring the heroes and the survivors of “Stairwell B."

Trace the path taken by the firefighters and learn how some withstood the collapse of a 110-story tower. Using historical photos of the attacks, this experience will chronicle the events of that day. You'll be astonished by the bravery of these First Responders. Discover how the “Angel of Stairwell B” helped save a team of firefighters and the miracle of the “911 Surfer”, who rode down with 88 stories of imploding debris.

Finishing at the Memorial Plaza, you'll learn how the new World Trade Center Complex was designed and constructed. This is the definitive Ground Zero experience. Skip the Ticket Line access into the Official September 11th Museum is included, all guests must still check through security. The museum is a self-guided experience.

What's Included

  • Narrated 2-Hour Walking Tour using large 11" x 17" photos to add richness to your experience.
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • 9/11 Museum Enhanced Access
  • Gratuities are welcomed and appreciated.
  • Gratuities (Optional)

Meeting Location

Meeting point

20 Dey St, New York, NY 10007, USA

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End point

180 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10006, USA

Start Times

What To Expect

The Oculus

The experience starts at the Starbucks across the street from the Oculus, the most expensive subway hub in the world. The tour also introduces FDNY Captain John Jonas and his team "the Dragon Fighters."
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

World Trade Center

There we'll continued to an overlook of the World Trade Center Memorial Plaza. From this vantage, one could see the entire complex which includes One World Trade Center, the Reflecting Pools, and the 911 Museum.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Brookfield Place

The tour proceeds to the World Financial Center. Here you learn about the little known Operation Aegis. The largest rescue by sea in history. Where over 500,000 civilians were evacuated by watercrafts of all sizes.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Winter Garden

Next we'll visit the reconstructed Winter Gardens, the $60 million 10 story glass pavilion that was devastated during the attacks of September 11th. Next we'll visit the Eleven Tears Memorial, dedicated to the eleven American Express employees lost on that day.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

World Trade Center

Concluding at the new World Trade Center complex, your guide will detail its design and construction. The guide will also cover the mystery of the lost gold and silver reserves of Building Four. In addition, you'll learn about the Survivor Tree, its resilience, survival, and rebirth.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

Before entering the 911 Memorial Museum, your guide will give you pointers and highlights of the museum. This will help you to optimize your visit. The museum is self-guided allowing one to explore at their own pace. There are multiple artifacts and first person videos from survivors and rescuers. This package includes "Skip the Ticket Line" access.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-44983P11

Reviews

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461 reviews

Average 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 461 traveler reviews collected by Cool New York City and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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