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Ground Zero 911 Memorial+ Optional One World Observatory

About this experience

Discover the story of 9/11 with a local guide as you visit Ground Zero and pay tribute at the 9/11 Memorial Pools honoring the victims and first responders. Visit St. Paul's Chapel, which survived the attacks and became a place of hope for families searching for loved ones, and stop by the nearby fire station memorial dedicated to the bravery of first responders. Learn how the events of that day unfolded, how the memorial was created on the Twin Towers’ footprint, and see the resilient “Survivor Tree.”

This leisurely walking tour also explores historic Downtown Manhattan, including Battery Park, Wall Street, Federal Hall, the New York Stock Exchange, and the Financial District, where George Washington was inaugurated as president.

Upgrade your ticket for anytime entry to One World Observatory, offering panoramic views of Manhattan and New York Harbor, valid for 7 days after your tour.

At a glance

  • Duration: 1 hr 30 min

What is included

  • World Trade Center
  • Local tour guide
  • 90-minute Walking Tour
  • Anytime Entry to One World Observatory (if option chosen)
  • 9/11 Memorial Pools
  • Ground Zero
  • Survivor Tree

Not included

  • Ticket for the 9/11 Museum
  • Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

Visit the ground zero and 911 Memorial Pools

Entrance to One World Trade if this option is choosen

Museum tickets to 911 Museum is an additional cost

Walk by Wall Street and the Stock Exchange

Tour Starts across the Street from Battery Park

Walk by

Walk By

Meeting and pickup information

  • Please meet the tour guide in front of Starbucks Coffee 15 Minutes prior to the tour departure

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Attractions4us LLC

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The time/date you chose is the time/date of the Walking Tour.
  • The Walking Tour operates in all weather conditions, so please dress accordingly
  • The Walking Tour covers about 0.6 miles (1 km)
  • If the option including Anytime Entry to One World Observatory is chosen, most people spend 60-90 minutes at the Observatory. Your entry voucher is barcoded. Present it at the Observatory ticket office for a ticket for the next available entry time or anytime after that – up to 7 days from your scheduled date.
  • One World Observatory is normally open daily 9am-9pm – but check opening hours for the day you plan to visit. Last entry is 1 hour before closing time
  • Guests under 17 must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation policy

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

Available tour options

  • This option is the full walking tour of the 9/11 Memorial Pools, Points of interest from 9/11 and Ground Zero. It does NOT include the entry ticket to the One World Observatory.
  • This option is the full walking tour of the 9/11 Memorial Pools, points of interest from 9/11 and Ground Zero and also includes the entry ticket to the One World Observatory.

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