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911 Ground Zero Tour & Museum Preferred Access

20 Dey St, New York, NY 10007, USA
Duration

4 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

Explore the World Trade Center Complex and learn all about the tragic events of September 11, 2001 on this guided walking tour of Lower Manhattan. You’ll hear dramatic stories of survival and the heroism of first responders as you visit the site of Ground Zero. You’ll also learn about the renewal of the neighborhood while viewing sites such as the Oculus and the Winter Garden. End the tour with a self-guided visit to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.

  • Tour the World Trade Center Complex while learning about the events of 9/11
  • Hear vivid accounts of survival, rescue, and heroism
  • Large-format historic photos heighten the tour’s impact
  • Save time and skip the line at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum

What To Expect

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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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Well organized
  • This tour is copyrighted
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

Included/Excluded

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

Durations

4 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

20 Dey St, New York, NY 10007, USA
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