9/11 Memorial Tour with Priority Entrance Observatory Tickets
Highlights
- Experience One World Observatory with pre-booked tickets.
- Visit the most significant sites of the 9/11 Memorial.
- Explore personal memorial sites such as St. Paul’s Chapel.
- Hear stories of heroism & tragedy from the attacks.
- Join a small group for a more intimate experience.
What's included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Pre-reserved, priority access ticket to One World Observatory
- One World Observatory is at your leisure and does not include a guide inside.
- Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Overview
Embark on a guided journey through the iconic World Trade Center and its poignant memorials. Ensure your seamless experience by securing pre-reserved tickets to the One World Observatory.
Many 9/11 tours bypass less-known landmarks and head only to the most popular, leaving you with only half of the story. This One World Observatory and World Trade Center tour gives you an immersive look at the monuments of September 11th, including St. Peter's Chapel, American Express 11 Tears Memorial, and the Fireman’s Memorial. Plus, finish your tour at One World Observatory, 102 stories above the city.
Your 2-hour tour begins at St. Peter’s Church, where families and friends came to pray, offer support, and await news in the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. See the hand-drawn cards and memorials, personal memorabilia, and photographs that are still hanging here.
Continue on to sites you may have missed if you were visiting on your own. With a local guide leading the way, you’ll see special spots away from the major landmarks.
At the 9/11 Memorial, your guide will show you the Twin Reflecting Pools, built in the footprints of the World Trade Center and engraved with the names of every victim. Hear about the staff who place a single rose on the name of each victim on their birthday.
Visit the Fireman’s Memorial to pay tribute to those brave men and women who worked around the clock after the attacks. See the Survivor’s Tree, a single tree which miraculously survived the attacks and was nursed back to health by New Yorkers, as a symbol of their enduring strength.
The highlight of your tour comes at the end with a visit to the brand new One World Observatory. With pre-reserved tickets your visit is guaranteed regardless of the how large the crowds are.
There’s not much explanation needed here so your guide will leave you for an independent visit. Inside the lobby, you’ll find videos about the production of this incredible structure and of the men and women who built it.
After the visit you’ll board a skypod for a trip through time and space. Created in association with Universal Studios, the special skypod elevators are covered inside with LCD screens, on which you will watch the changing face of New York from the 1600s to today while ascending 102 floors in just 42 seconds.
Disembark at the top of 1 World Tower for incredible panoramic views over the city.
Points of interest
St. Paul's Chapel, Broadway, New York, NY, USA
Bell of Hope, Broadway, New York, NY, USA
The Anne Frank Tree, New York, NY, USA
One World Observatory, West Street, New York, NY, USA
St Peter's Church, Cross St, Delhi, NY, USA
FDNY Ten House, Liberty Street, New York, NY, USA
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine, Liberty Street, NYC, NY, USA
Additional Information
The One World Observatory portion of this tour is self-guided to give you time on your own.
Walks comply with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to New York government guidelines for the most up to date information
Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.
Mobile tickets will be accepted
Know before you go
This tour is conducted in English only.
This is a walking tour. While there are stops along the way, guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
This tour is not wheelchair accessible
You are required to go through airport-style security on this tour. No luggage, weapons, or food (except for water in a clear container) is allowed.
The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the tour start time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows after tour commencement or departure.
Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
The One World Observatory portion of this tour is self-guided to give you time on your own.
No food or beverages may be brought into One World Observatory.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable.
