World Trade Center Walking Tour

Experience the heroism and reconstruction of Ground Zero on this engaging walking tour. Learn about the survivors of Stairwell ‘B’ and the 911 surfer, and discover the design and construction of the new World Trade Center.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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.”
  • World Trade Center - There we’ll continued to an overlook of the World Trade Center Memorial Plaza. From this vantage, one…
What's Included
  • Preferred Access to One World Observatory (Upgrades available)
  • 2-Hour Narrated Walking Tour with Extra Large Visuals
  • Inclusive of all fees and taxes
  • Preferred Access to 911 Memorial Museum (Upgrades available)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities are welcomed and appreciated
Additional Information

Unbeatable value for a two-hour exploration. All our guides utilise big 11’ x 17’ visuals to enrich your journey. This expedition delves into the bravery of New York City’s fire department and the escapees of Stairwell ‘B.’ Follow in their footsteps and uncover how 16 individuals survived the north tower’s collapse. Unearth the remarkable story of the…

Location
20 Dey St
Dey Street
This tour meets at the 9/11 Memorial's Starbucks Café located on 20 Dey Street between Broadway and Church Street. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour to check-in with your host at the Starbucks.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Danielle_d
Jun 10, 2025
Great tour! - Experience was great… started on time (even a little early since full group was there). Marcus was awesome… very knowledgeable, moved at a good pace for the group, and showed us some interesting insights that you would get from reading books. Family after we loved this tour!
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Lorie_h
Jun 5, 2025
Thanks! - My son and his friend very much enjoyed the tour and the guide. Unfortunately, I had to work so wasn’t there. Thanks for giving them a great tour.
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Nikkiprov
Jun 4, 2025
Much more than expected! - We went to New York City for our very first time in October. The trip was absolutely amazing and the Ground Zero walking tour was much more than I had expected! I paid a little extra to have the headphones that narrate the tour. I highly recommend doing that if you have the time and if you want to get the backstory of everything you’re looking at in the museum! I’m usually not one to opt in for something like this, but I am so glad I did. It made the tour more emotional and gave good understanding. I can’t even put into words the amount of things I didn’t expect to see that I did inside the tour. I don’t really wanna give anything away, but I do highly suggest if you ever go to New York City and haven’t done this before to do it!
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Lindacv5471lx
May 19, 2025
Highly Recommend - I've taken this tour twice, and both times Chris was the guide. Visiting the 9/11 site without a tour means missing out on so much. Chris is incredibly knowledgeable and makes the experience enjoyable. You'll see famous sites from the news and learn surprising facts you never knew. I highly recommend this tour and Chris as your guide.
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Susan_b
May 5, 2025
911 memorial - Our guide was excellent sharing personal experiences of 911. He told us all about the area and showed us everything!
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Heidi_p
Mar 10, 2025
911 tour - Excellent tour route and guide with real 911 experience. Our guide provided so many details about the daybed the attacks as well as the rebuilding.
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Ben
Mar 6, 2025
9/11 amazing facts and how it looks now - Chris is such a passionate and knowledgeable guide who made this a very special experience. He captured the essence of this moment in history and his use of visual aids enhanced the tour greatly. Chris was very attentive, making sure he took plenty of pics for the attendees and showed us special spots and features of the newly rebuilt precinct. A truly amazing experience and one highly recommended to anyone who wants to know what happened and how America banded together and came back stronger.
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Kelly_w
Feb 12, 2025
Excellent tour! - We recently took the 9/11 tour with Chris, and it was an incredibly moving and informative experience. Chris was an exceptional guide, providing a thoughtful and respectful narrative throughout the tour. The tour was well-organized, and Chris ensured we had ample time to reflect at each stop. Their knowledge and insights added depth and context to the experience. Our guide's passion and respect for the subject matter were evident throughout the tour. The tour was a poignant reminder of the significance of this event in history. I was impressed by the guide's ability to balance information with emotional sensitivity. This tour is a must-do for anyone visiting New York City.
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David_w
Jan 30, 2025
Fascinating and Comprehensive 911 Guided Tour - A very emotional experience, brought into context by our outstanding guide/docent with his clear and personnel narrative of the events, highlights and chronology of the 911 event!
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Lindad3076
Mar 3, 2025
February visit nice and not crowded - Was there at end of February.Place was empty. Not too many tourists. Is very sad place. Just to give a thought not to happen again. Had few pictures taken.Waterfalls designed amazingly. As a tourist I liked this place.Recommend to come any time of the year. Summer was full of tourists, February I enjoyed.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).