9/11 Memorial Ground Zero Tour

Join our 1.5 hour walking tour of Ground Zero to gain a deeper understanding of the heroic acts and events surrounding the 9/11 attacks. Explore the National 9/11 Memorial and pay tribute to the lives lost. Upgrade to visit the 9/11 Museum and see artifacts from that fateful day.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Oculus Center - Discover this transportation hub and shopping center, renowned for its impressive architecture, and understand how it represents renewal at Ground Zero following 9/11.
  • 9/11 Memorial Pools - Honor the memory of those who perished at the World Trade Center on 9/11. The guide will elucidate the significance of the symbolic sites…
What's Included
  • Optional upgrade to discover the artifacts in the 9/11 Museum with your skip-the-line ticket
  • Tour of Ground Zero, including outside St. Paul’s Chapel
  • Tales of heroism, tragedy, and resilience to enrich your visit
  • Guided visit to the 9/11 Memorial
  • 9/11 Museum small-group guided tour (if you choose the VIP option)
  • New York City guide with a personal connection to 9/11
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

In honor of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, explore the landmarks at Ground Zero, including the National September 11 Memorial, with a guide who has a personal connection to that day. This tour provides a profound encounter with history, sharing stories of not only tragedy but also heroism and resilience.
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Location
L'Arte del Gelato
Greenwich Street
We meet inside the Oculus, a mall and transportation hub at Ground Zero. Your guide will be wearing an orange hat and standing by the L'Arte del Gelato stand on the main level.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Staceycr8187ip
Jan 8, 2026
What an amazing tour! - Arun is an excellent tour guide! I would want him to be my tour guide on any of my tours:) He explains what happened on 9/11 very well. I left feeling like I learned a lot more about each moment of the day, each building that was attacked; as well, he cleared up questions I had without me even asking them. What was really amazing was the way he spoke about the people. From the victims, to the heroes; the families to the survivors, he shows so much compassion and warmth for them all. His stories made me feel so close to people I have never met. Now that is a great story-teller. The only thing I would have changed is doing the tour of the museum with him. Thanks, Arun! You made learning about such an awful day in our history easy to get through by the flow of your tour. You gave your personal stories, the facts, survivor stories, etc all at the right times. It made for learning about a terrible tragedy bearable and set us up just right for the museum. Thanks again! It’s easy to see and feel you love what you do!
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Pioneer21623304587
Jan 1, 2026
Highly recommended!!!!! - Jim Quinn was amazing!!! A true NewYorker and Patriot!! He truly cares about his guests!! he genuinely tried to keep us as comfortable and safe as possible !!
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I1609htmelissav
Dec 31, 2025
Great tour - Jim Q. was phenomenal and had wonderful stories to be told including personal experience as he lived near the 9/11 attacks.
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Pjm2468
Dec 31, 2025
Very moving. - Jim Quinn gave his emotional and riveting first hand account of the events of 911 with passion. Really a great tour. So many stories about the bravery of so many people on that tragic day.
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Kevinda3594yw
Dec 31, 2025
Wonderful tour! - Jim Quin gave as a wonderful, heartfelt tour! Lots of stories to go with it. Personal stories mak it much more special. Thank you so much Jim!!
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Grcote303
Dec 31, 2025
Good way to experience WTC - Jim Q. was great! I highly recommend this tour and Jim. My family enjoyed the day and the color provided by Jim made the stories come alive.
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Ethansp3940ph
Dec 31, 2025
Jim Q made it fun - Jim Q was a great tour guide and shared personal experiences from the devastating day in 2001. Highly recommend!!!!!!!!
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D9167mctylerm
Dec 31, 2025
Tour with Jim Q. - Jim Q. was a great guide! Very informative and good stories. A great learning experience and a nice way to pay respects to the victims.
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F542nxmarcusc
Dec 31, 2025
Jim Q - The stories chosen to tell were very powerful. Jim Q did a great job!!! Other than the weather being cold the tour was still incredible. Mainly thanks to Jim Q!
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Julie
Dec 29, 2025
Passion and honor - I didn’t think I would necessarily want to do a tour, but Jim was very passionate and brought things to life. He was great in remembering and honoring all those who fell victim to this horrible incident, telling us of the significance of all the memorial aspects, while also reminded us of the goodness the incident brought by bringing people together and showing NYC and America’s resilience.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).