New York City’s Ground Zero site is an evocative place to consider the tragic events of September 11, 2001. This walking tour of the Lower Manhattan neighborhood shares vivid accounts of survival and heroism from that day while viewing landmarks including the Oculus, the World Trade Center Complex, and the 9/11 Memorial. After the tour, skip the line to visit One World Observatory and view New York from 102 stories above street level.

Walking tour of Ground Zero recounts the events of 9/11
Hear stories of dramatic rescue operations
See the Oculus, World Trade Center Complex, 9/11 Memorial and more
Save time by skipping the line to visit One World Observatory

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

One World Observatory

After your walking tour, you’ll take the super-fast elevators up to the Observatory located on the 100th floor in under 48 seconds. During the elevator ride, you’ll be watching a timeline transformation of Manhattan on HD monitors. At the Observatory, be astonished by the amazing views. On a clear day, 4 different states can be seen. Guests are invited to enjoy the Observatory until closing. This package includes “Skip the Ticket Line” access.
1 hour • 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

All Fees and Taxes
Narrated 2-Hour Walking Tour using Extra Large Visuals
One World Observatory Access

Exclude

Gratuities (Welcomed and appreciated)