Ground Zero Tour: 9/11 Memorial and One World Observatory

Immerse yourself in the Manhattan 9/11 Experience, a comprehensive tour of Ground Zero and the 9/11 Memorial. Explore the 9/11 Museum and witness breathtaking views from the One World Observatory.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St. Paul’s Chapel - The tour starts just a block away from Ground Zero at a historic church built in 1766, which astonishingly withstood the falling debris from the attacks. Your guide will describe how this beautiful church supported the community in the aftermath of the tragedy.
  • 9/11 Memorial Pools - Honor the memory of those who perished…
What's Included
  • Views from 150 feet up in the One World Observatory with the highest panoramic views in NYC
  • Self-guided tour of the lobby of Freedom Tower with the film “Voices”
  • Visit to the meaningful sites of Ground Zero
  • Moment of reflection at the “Reflecting Absence” fountains
  • A local guide who shares stories about their personal connection to 9/11
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What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This deeply personal tour of Ground Zero begins at the site of what served as a rescue center for victims and place for mementos after the attacks: St. Paul’s Chapel. The historic church was miraculously unharmed when the Twin Towers fell.
You’ll then walk to the 9/11 Memorial where we’ll reflect on the lives lost in the World Trade Center attacks. See…

Location
L'Arte del Gelato
Greenwich Street
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Gwen
Aug 24, 2025
Sisters from WV - Tim Douglas was very personable and super friendly. He was also knowledgeable about everything he said. He made us feel like we were important and wanted us to have a memorable experience. He remembered each and everyone’s name. Great job!!
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Catherine_a
Aug 24, 2025
Our guide, Liz, was... - Our guide, Liz, was fabulous. She was so knowledgeable and shared personal stories of that horrific day. It was extremely moving.
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770greggw
Aug 23, 2025
Informative and well executed - Our guide Paul Kelly was fantastic! Knowledgeable, witty and well informed. My wife is disabled and uses a small scooter as well as a service dog. Paul made sure that everything went smoothly and effortlessly. Could not have gone any better.
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Daydream60587389511
Aug 23, 2025
Thank you Tim Douglas!! - We went to NY from Uruguay and had the pleasure of joining Tim Douglas for a 9/11 Memorial & Museum tour on May 29th, and it was absolutely outstanding. I was with my father and twin brother, and Tim made the experience both deeply moving and highly informative, he even made the effort of explaining some information in Spanish so that my dad could understand better. His knowledge, storytelling, and ability to connect with us on a personal level made the history come alive in a way that books or movies alone never could. Tim was professional, approachable, and clearly passionate about what he does. He created the perfect balance between giving us important historical context and allowing space for reflection. My family and I walked away not only better informed, but truly touched by the stories he shared. If you are in New York and considering this tour, I can’t recommend it enough. Make sure to ask for Tim Douglas, his expertise and warmth will make your visit unforgettable.
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Carol_w
Aug 22, 2025
Life changing! Was worth... - Life changing! Was worth every minute! My heart goes out to every family & friends that lost someone! Will never forget
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A7717qmdeborahe
Aug 22, 2025
Awesome Tour! Highly recommend! - Paul Kelly was one of the best guides we have experienced! Very engaging! Strongly recommend him for the Memorial tour!
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Christopher
Aug 22, 2025
9/11 tour - Wow 9/11 tour came alive with our guide Tim Douglas. We bypassed all queues and Tim was fabulous answering every question. Memorial was awe inspiring. Well done NY. The museum was beyond words. A must see.
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Daniel23l
Aug 21, 2025
A Tour That Will Not Be Forgotten - I really appreciate Jaclyn, our tour guide, for her knowledge of 9/11 and the sites we visited. She told us about her husband, who works for the 9/11 museum and is one of the New Yorkers who places a flower on each victims’ name to commemorate their birthdays. Thank you for honoring the memories of the victims.
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Haineeh
Aug 21, 2025
Great History time with our excellent tour guide. - Meghan, our tour guide, is well versed with the history aspect and is very good with what she does. Our family really enjoy the tour and the time that Meghan walk us to the 9/11 event.
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125jaynen
Aug 21, 2025
I loved the walking tour! - The Tour was excellent. Maya was great. It was wonderful to listen to her personal experiences. It made it so real so many years later. I wish we had more time to stay after the tour for the museum and the One World Observatory.
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up to 15 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).