Explore the World Trade Center Complex and learn all about the tragic events of September 11, 2001 on this guided walking tour of Lower Manhattan. You’ll hear dramatic stories of survival and the heroism of first responders as you visit the site of Ground Zero. You’ll also learn about the renewal of the neighborhood while viewing sites such as the Oculus and the Winter Garden. End the tour with a self-guided visit to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.

Tour the World Trade Center Complex while learning about the events of 9/11
Hear vivid accounts of survival, rescue, and heroism
Large-format historic photos heighten the tour’s impact
Save time and skip the line at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum

What To Expect

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.”
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

World Trade Center

There we’ll continued to an overlook of the World Trade Center Memorial Plaza. From this vantage, one could see the entire complex which includes One World Trade Center, the Reflecting Pools, and the 911 Museum.
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Brookfield Place

The tour proceeds to the World Financial Center. Here you learn about the little known Operation Aegis. The largest rescue by sea in history. Where over 500,000 civilians were evacuated by watercrafts of all sizes.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Winter Garden

Next we’ll visit the reconstructed Winter Gardens, the $60 million 10 story glass pavilion that was devastated during the attacks of September 11th. Next we’ll visit the Eleven Tears Memorial, dedicated to the eleven American Express employees lost on that day.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

World Trade Center

Concluding at the new World Trade Center complex, your guide will detail its design and construction. The guide will also cover the mystery of the lost gold and silver reserves of Building Four. In addition, you’ll learn about the Survivor Tree, its resilience, survival, and rebirth.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

Before entering the 911 Memorial Museum, your guide will give you pointers and highlights of the museum. This will help you to optimize your visit. The museum is self-guided allowing one to explore at their own pace. There are multiple artifacts and first person videos from survivors and rescuers. This package includes “Skip the Ticket Line” access.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Well organized
This tour is copyrighted
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

Include

9/11 Museum Enhanced Access
All Fees and Taxes
Narrated 2-Hour Walking Tour using large 11″ x 17″ photos to add richness to your experience.

Exclude

Gratuities are welcomed and appreciated.