New York Private 9/11 Memorial Tour with Optional Museum Ticket
The terrorist attack in New York on September 11, 2001 is one of the most important events in the city’s history, and you can gain a deeper understanding of this tragic day on this private tour. Visit the landmarks of Ground Zero, including the National September 11 Memorial, with a guide who has a personal connection to that day. This tour offers an intimate encounter with history as you hear the stories of not just tragedy but also heroism and resilience.
Upgrade for entry to the 9/11 Museum. Pre-booking guarantees your spot, and the museum is filled with artifacts to enrich your experience following our guided tour.
Options
Tour Only
No Museum : Museum upgradable on site
What's included in New York Private 9/11 Memorial Tour with Optional Museum Ticket
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
St. Paul's Chapel
The tour begins one block from Ground Zero at a historic church, built in 1766, that miraculously survived the falling debris from the attacks. Your guide will explain how this beautiful church served the community in the wake of the tragedy.
Pay your respects to those who lost their lives at the World Trade Center on 9/11. Your guide will explain the meaning behind all the symbolic places in the memorial plaza, including the Survivor Tree and Reflecting Absence, which are the largest man-made waterfalls on the continent.
The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
Upgrade your experience for a skip-the-line ticket to the 9/11 Museum where you’ll take a self-guided tour through the collections of media, memorabilia, and more.
Inclusions
- Optional upgrade to discover the artifacts in the 9/11 Museum with your skip-the-line ticket
- New York City private guide with a personal connection to 9/11
- Tour of Ground Zero, including outside St. Paul’s Chapel
- Tales of heroism, tragedy, and resilience to enrich your visit
- Guided visit to the 9/11 Memorial
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A moderate amount of walking is involved. Please wear comfortable shoes.
- Please dress appropriately and bring layers in case of cold weather.
- 9/11 Museum admission is NOT included unless option is selected at time of booking.
- There is airport style security at the 9/11 Museum. All large bags must be checked.
- Children 5 and under free with paid adult ticket
- Our guided tour is 90 minutes. You can also add on a visit to the 9/11 Museum, which takes about two hours. Please note, if you have booked our 2pm guided tour with Museum access, your Museum visit will be limited to 90 minutes due to the Museum’s 5pm closing times
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Please meet your guide on the Broadway side of St. Paul's Chapel (between Fulton & Vesey Streets). They will be there 15 minutes before the tour start time and will be wearing an orange hat.
End Points
- The tour ends at the 9/11 Memorial. If option is selected you will go into the museum after the tour and have as much time as you like to explore on your own.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• If you bought the ticket option, your physical tickets will be given to you at check in at the start of the tour. • We do NOT meet at the 9/11 Memorial. Tour meets OUTSIDE the entrance to Saint Paul's Chapel • Your guide will be there 15 minutes before your tour wearing an orange hat. • NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED IF YOU MISS YOUR TOUR • For those guests with Museum entrance, you will go through a airport style security check, so please be advised that some items are not allowed
