911 Ground Zero Tour: Historical Journey of Bravery
4.9
360 Ratings
New York
Embark on a 4-hour historical journey of bravery at Ground Zero, tracing the path taken by firefighters and honoring the heroes and survivors of September 11. Skip the ticket line and explore the Official September 11th Museum.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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.”
What's Included
  • 2-Hour Narrated Walking Tour
  • Large visual aids (11’ x 17’ photos)
  • Inclusive of all fees and taxes
  • Enhanced access to the 9/11 Museum
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities are welcomed and appreciated.
Additional Information

[Most Affordable 4-Hour Journey] Engage with us on an exploration of the World Trade Center Precinct, revisiting the dramatic events of September 11, 2001. This journey is a tribute to the heroes and survivors of ‘Stairwell B.’

Follow the route navigated by the firefighters and comprehend how some survived the collapse of a towering 110-story construction. With the help of historical photographs from the attacks, this journey will catalog the occurrences of that fateful day. You’ll be amazed by the courage shown by these First Responders. Understand how the “Angel of Stairwell B” played a pivotal role in rescuing a group of firefighters and the miraculous survival of the “911 Surfer”, who descended amidst 88 floors of collapsing rubble.

Concluding at the Memorial Plaza, you’ll gain an understanding of the design and development of the new World Trade Center Precinct. This is the ultimate Ground Zero exploration. Expedited entry to the Official September 11th Museum is part of the package, but all guests are required to go through security. The museum visit is self-guided.

  • Well organized
  • This tour is copyrighted
Location
20 Dey St
Dey Street
This tour meets at the World Trade Center Starbucks Café located on 20 Dey Street between Broadway and Church Street. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour to check-in with your host at the Starbucks.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Heather_w
May 29, 2024
9/11 Tour - A very touching and emotional experience, Richard was a great host Would definitely recommend this tour
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Diana_j
May 28, 2024
911 Tragedy/ Memorial - The tour on the grounds of where the twin towers once stood was moving. Parker was the tour guide and his presentation was excellent. He used large photos as visual aids as he explained particular experiences on this horrific attack on American soil. Thank you Parker for the using your teacher hand for us tourists 😊! The museum was emotional as I looked at the videos and photos of the 911 victims.
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Cindy_s
May 26, 2024
Insightful and Well Done - Insightful tour of what 9/11 and its aftermath was like for a local resident. Parker was everything you would want in a tour guide. He was articulate, personable, well prepared, offered countless opportunities for questions, and was tuned in to travelers’ needs.
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Celia_e
May 26, 2024
Book with Parker - Parker the tour guide was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and patient. He was very respectful on the subject matter.
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945shanieg
May 25, 2024
From Wisconsin - The guide was wonderful and so knowledgeable she had so much history relating to the 911 attack and brought things back into perspective. Great tour
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Laura_b
May 23, 2024
911 tour - Chris was very knowledgeable he told us information we did not know and kept the tour moving He was living not far from the towers when they fell and had passion about the day and events
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Bobbiek2014
May 21, 2024
Inspirational, informative, heart breaking, amazing, wondrous. The 911 Ground Zero tour was all of that and more. - The 911 ground zero tour was amazing and so much more than a tour of the actual sight. It delved into not only the event itself but also the strides that were taken to rebuild in a most memorable way from the architecture to the landscaping. Our tour guide Ray R was wonderful and so knowledgeable since he’s been doing the tours for more than 20 years. His passion for the project was evident. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Amy_p
May 18, 2024
Very thoughtful experience - Amazing tour with Richard! He was so knowledgeable and gave us his our personal perspective as a New Yorker during 9/11. What a special experience then the museum was so impactful.
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Dawn_r
May 17, 2024
One of the best tour... - One of the best tour guides we have ever had. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. A MUST if you visit NYC and ask for him!!
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Adelia_d
Jun 1, 2024
Certainly Worth the Time! - The tour was very well thought out and executed. Our tour guide provided great detail and specific information on the history of the World Trade Center. The tour guide did provide a few dad jokes, which could have been withheld, but a great time overall.
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