9/11 Memorial Walking Tour: Exploring World Trade Center
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32 Ratings
New York
Join our 9/11 Memorial Walking Tour to explore the World Trade Center and learn about the day that changed us all forever. Perfect for tourists and locals, this tour offers captivating stories of unsung heroes and a comprehensive discussion on the Twin Towers and the rebuilding of the World Trade Center complex.
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Statue of Liberty - View & commentary of the Statue of Liberty. The tour DOES NOT go to Liberty Island.
  • Ellis Island - View & commentary of Ellis Island. The tour DOES NOT go to Ellis Island.
  • Charging Bull (Wall Street Bull) - Visit NYC’s beloved symbol of financial might.
  • Wall Street - Visit & commentary of the Wall St. area’s most iconic buildings including the NYSE, Federal Hall National Memorial, Federal Reserve Bank, & others.
  • Trinity Church - Visit the final resting ground of one of America’s most famous Founding Fathers.
  • The World Trade Center Sphere - Visit Liberty Park to view “The Sphere”; symbol of America & NYC’s perseverance and strength following the 9/11 attacks.
  • FDNY Memorial Wall - Visit the bas-relief memorial dedicated to NYC’s fallen firefighters, of 9/11/2001.
  • The Oculus - Visit the architecturally striking transportation hub/shopping depot that costs more than the new 1 WTC to build!
  • The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum - Visit & commentary of the sacred site best known since 9/11/2001, as Ground Zero. Reflect amid the stunning Memorial pools that occupy the footprints of the WTC’s former Twin Towers.
What's Included
  • Professional, local guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity/Tip For Guide (Optional) Generally, 15-18% Of Tour’s Full Price
Additional Information

Ideal for both tourists and locals looking to gain an in-depth understanding of that fateful day which transformed all our lives. The 2.5-hour, 1.4-mile (2.25 km) guided journey will be helmed by a seasoned, local, and licensed guide. This walk commences at Battery Park and finishes at the poignant Ground Zero location, which houses the somber memorial pools in the former locations of the iconic WTC Twin Towers. This comprehensive expedition covers not just 9/11 and the World Trade Center, but also New York’s renowned Financial District. Prepare to be engrossed with tales of unrecognized heroes of 9/11 and their self-sacrificing acts. You’ll be provided with an in-depth discussion that sheds light on the history of the Twin Towers and their transformation into Ground Zero. Learn about the resurrection and renewal of the magnificent World Trade Center complex and gain valuable understanding and insight into what it meant to experience the devastating attacks and their aftermath.

  • Children MUST be accompanied by an adult
  • Not recommended for children aged 12 and under due to its serious content & length of tour
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved (approximately 1.4 miles/2.25 km)
  • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or serious medical conditions, walking difficulties or any other physical limitations that might prevent them from enjoying or completing the tour.
  • Not recommended for women in advanced stages of pregnancy due to even surfaces and distance walking
  • Tour operates in all weather conditions unless otherwise indicated by the Tour Provider. In the rare instance that the tour must be cancelled due to extremely unfavorable and/or potentially hazardous weather conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative tour date or a full refund of your tour’s purchase price.
  • Adult pricing applies to all travelers age 13 and above.
  • Tours are currently conducted in the English language ONLY. If you have difficulty understanding the English language, this may not be the best tour for you. Unfortunately, use of a translator’s assistance during the tour is not permitted due to the distraction it creates for other paying Guests.
  • Restroom breaks are highly recommended prior to tour start. There are no scheduled rest stops once the tour begins.
  • Beverages and snacks are permitted during tour, however, any purchase of these items MUST be made PRIOR to the tour’s start time.
  • Please report to meet-up location 15 MINUTES BEFORE the start of your tour for check-in with the Guide. Be prepared to present your paper or electronic voucher.
  • SMILES are REQUIRED; cameras are highly recommended
  • Not recommended for travelers with serious medical conditions that might prevent them from being able to complete the tour.
Location
22 Battery Pl
Battery Place
Tour meets 15 min prior to scheduled Start Time OUTSIDE, in front of the "Pier A Harbor House" restaurant (large, white, fully enclosed pier building). Closest subway trains: "R" or "W" to Whitehall St/South Ferry, or "4" or "5" to Bowling Green. Pier A is ON the waterfront just NW of Battery Park.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(32 Ratings)
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A181wwdebh
Feb 17, 2024
Awesome Day and Tour - Excellent tour by Debbie. She was a wealth of knowledge.. I highly recommend Debbie and this tour... 911 Memorial was beautiful and very emotional.
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Stevekq6497wi
Dec 21, 2023
Great experience - The tour guide did an outstanding job. We had an outstanding weather day. New York was beautiful. We also found other things to do through the tour.
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Susan
Apr 6, 2023
Fantastic tour - Debbie was spectacular. She worked at WTC during 1993 bombing and at 9/11. She had personal stories that made it very real for us. She also knew a great deal of history and detail about all of the sites we visited. I would highly recommend this tour!
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Gittleks
Jan 28, 2023
2023 Financial District Walking Tour - It was such a wonderful experience. Debbie gave us the personal touch and walked and talked with us as if we were family. We learned a lot more than expected during our tour. Highly recommended.
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Diane_m
Dec 30, 2022
Worth every penny. - Our guide was beyond knowledgeable and added with pictures she had on an iPad to bring the stories to life.
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Tedtq59fj
Dec 15, 2022
Debbi was great! Requiring masks for an outdoor tour is not so great! - Debbi M did an amazing job and gave a lot of great information to 5 people including 3 mildly interested and very cold teenagers. Her insight and personal stories of 911 will not be forgotten. She was thorough and attentive to our tight tourist schedule. That was much appreciated. I would love to give her 5 stars and the tour 2 stars but since I can’t separate the 2, I wouldn’t and couldn’t give Debbi anything lower than a 5. The reason I’m suggesting a lower score is because of the masks. We were the only tour(out of many) wearing masks. Why! Why! Why! We were outside the entire time except for a quick visit in oculus. This is not communist China and it’s post pandemic. I will not book another tour with “My NY Tours.” Masks should be a personal decision and not a requirement.
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Pcrowe2018
Dec 5, 2022
Incredible tour with a very knowledgeable and pleasant tour guide — it made our trip so special! - We had an absolutely incredible Experience with Debbie Mason. The others who had signed up with us for the tour canceled so we ended up with a private tour with Debbie for 3 hrs. She is so incredibly knowledgeable about the area and she was a pure delight. Plus, she is a professional photographer and was more than willing to take our photos and more over to recommend the perfect places to grab the photos! I Will keep her contact information for our future trips to New York. I highly, highly recommend Debbie!
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Lherbandone
Apr 12, 2022
Fantastic Tour and Tour Guide - Debbie, our tour guide, was fabulous. She was very knowledgeable, extremely enthusiastic, and went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed ourselves. She even took us on a couple small detours so we could see a few notable things (like Alexander Hamilton's grave at Trinity Church) that had just reopened to tourists. We absolutely loved the entire experience. As a bonus, she is a great photographer and took a picture of my son and I that I will treasure forever.
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Harry_m
Dec 24, 2021
Amazing tour - Deb gave an amazing tour, she knew so much and had so much passion for her job. I definitely enjoyed hearing her stories about each place instead of just having someone point and tell you what something was.
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Ronml4800uc
Dec 23, 2021
Debbie is the best. - Debbie did an amazing job. There were only three of us and it was very good but she was very professional and very inclusive. We learned so much. Thank you Debbie.
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