All-Access 9/11: Ground Zero Tour, Memorial and Museum, One World Observatory
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Overview
Don't just see the landmarks; understand the legacy. This all-encompassing experience provides a chronological journey through one of history’s most significant days and the resilience that followed. Led by a local guide with personal ties to the events, you will explore the hallowed grounds of the Memorial, gain skip-the-line access to the 9/11 Museum, and end your journey 102 stories up at the One World Observatory. The Experience Highlights: The Guided Walk: Visit St. Paul’s Chapel, the FDNY Memorial Wall, and the Survivor Tree. Your guide provides the human context that plaques alone cannot convey. Priority Museum Entry: Avoid the massive public lines. Once inside, you have the flexibility to explore the 9/11 Museum’s poignant exhibits at your own pace (or upgrade to a VIP guided museum tour). The Ascent: Conclude with a 47-second elevator ride that shows the evolution of NYC’s skyline before stepping out into the highest panoramic views in the Western Hemisphere.
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GET TICKETSTicket Options (2) Options Available
Option(s)
All Access Tour
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesSelf-Guided Tickets: A guided tour of Ground Zero, plus a ticket to the One World Observatory and a skip-the-line ticket to the 9/11 Museum.
Starting from
$99
Option(s)
All Access + VIP Museum Tour
VIP Guided Museum Tour: A guided tour of Ground Zero, plus a VIP guided tour of the 9/11 Museum and a ticket to the One World Observatory.Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starting from
$129
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- Views from 150 feet up in the One World Observatory with the highest panoramic views in NYC
- Self-guided tour of the lobby of Freedom Tower with the film “Voices”
- Visit to the meaningful sites of Ground Zero
- Moment of reflection at the “Reflecting Absence” fountains
- A local guide who shares stories about their personal connection to 9/11
- Skip-the-line ticket for the 9/11 Museum, featuring historic artifacts, art, and themed exhibits
- 9/11 Museum small-group guided tour (if you choose the VIP option)
What's not Included
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour operates rain or shine. A large portion of this tour is outdoors, so please dress appropriately and be prepared for the weather. The tour may be rescheduled in the event of poor conditions; in the rare case of downpours or unreasonable weather, the tour will be canceled and you will be offered a refund. However, the One World Observatory and 9/11 Museum tickets cannot be rescheduled since they are date/time specific
- We offer two upgrades for the 9/11 Museum. You can either tour the exhibits with a guide or get a skip-the-line ticket to visit on your own. If you choose the ticket option, be sure to arrive during your timed entry window as the museum reserves the right to deny admission if you miss this. With both options, you can stay as long as you like after entering. There’s a security checkpoint, and all large bags must be checked.
- Freedom Tower policy: Tickets are only available for a specific date and time and cannot be used at any other time. The date will be the same date as the selected tour date. Typically, the entry time for the 10:30am tour is 2pm; the 1pm tour typically has an entry time of 4:30pm. The actual entry time may vary based on availability. In the case of no availability, you will be notified by the local tour operator to select another date, another tour, or a refund
- Also note, in case you are approached by street sellers, they are not affiliated with us.
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