9/11 Memorial Tour with Priority Entrance Observatory Tickets
2 hours
Commentary: Guide · en
New York City, USA
Full description
Many 9/11 tours bypass less-known landmarks and head only to the most popular, leaving you with only half of the story. This One World Observatory and World Trade Center tour gives you an immersive look at the monuments of September 11th, including St. Peter's Chapel, American Express 11 Tears Memorial, and the Fireman’s Memorial. Plus, finish your tour at One World Observatory, 102 stories above the city.
Stop At: St. Peter's Church
Description: Your 2-hour tour begins at St. Peter’s Church, where families and friends came to pray, offer support, and await news in the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. See the hand-drawn cards and memorials, personal memorabilia, and photographs that are still hanging here. Continue on to sites you may have missed if you were visiting on your own. With a local guide leading the way, you’ll see special spots away from the major landmarks.
Admission: Free
Time: 1 hour
Stop At: The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
Description: At the 9/11 Memorial, your guide will show you the Twin Reflecting Pools, built in the footprints of the World Trade Center and engraved with the names of every victim. Hear about the staff who place a single rose on the name of each victim on their birthday. Visit the Fireman’s Memorial to pay tribute to those brave men and women who worked around the clock after the attacks. See the Survivor’s Tree, a single tree which miraculously survived the attacks and was nursed back to health by New Yorkers, as a symbol of their enduring strength.
Admission: Included
Time: 1 hour
Stop At: One World Observatory
Description: The highlight of your tour comes at the end with a visit to the brand new One World Observatory. With pre-reserved tickets your visit is guaranteed regardless of the how large the crowds are. There’s not much explanation needed here so your guide will leave you for an independent visit. Inside the lobby, you’ll find videos about the production of this incredible structure and of the men and women who built it. After the visit you’ll board a skypod for a trip through time and space. Created in association with Universal Studios, the special skypod elevators are covered inside with LCD screens, on which you will watch the changing face of New York from the 1600s to today while ascending 102 floors in just 42 seconds. Disembark at the top of 1 World Tower for incredible panoramic views over the city.
Admission: Included
Time: 1 hour
Description: Your 2-hour tour begins at St. Peter’s Church, where families and friends came to pray, offer support, and await news in the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. See the hand-drawn cards and memorials, personal memorabilia, and photographs that are still hanging here. Continue on to sites you may have missed if you were visiting on your own. With a local guide leading the way, you’ll see special spots away from the major landmarks.
Admission: Free
Time: 1 hour
Stop At: The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
Description: At the 9/11 Memorial, your guide will show you the Twin Reflecting Pools, built in the footprints of the World Trade Center and engraved with the names of every victim. Hear about the staff who place a single rose on the name of each victim on their birthday. Visit the Fireman’s Memorial to pay tribute to those brave men and women who worked around the clock after the attacks. See the Survivor’s Tree, a single tree which miraculously survived the attacks and was nursed back to health by New Yorkers, as a symbol of their enduring strength.
Admission: Included
Time: 1 hour
Stop At: One World Observatory
Description: The highlight of your tour comes at the end with a visit to the brand new One World Observatory. With pre-reserved tickets your visit is guaranteed regardless of the how large the crowds are. There’s not much explanation needed here so your guide will leave you for an independent visit. Inside the lobby, you’ll find videos about the production of this incredible structure and of the men and women who built it. After the visit you’ll board a skypod for a trip through time and space. Created in association with Universal Studios, the special skypod elevators are covered inside with LCD screens, on which you will watch the changing face of New York from the 1600s to today while ascending 102 floors in just 42 seconds. Disembark at the top of 1 World Tower for incredible panoramic views over the city.
Admission: Included
Time: 1 hour
Included / Excluded
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Pre-reserved ticket to One World Observatory
- The One World Observatory is at your leisure and does not include a guide inside.
- Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Start Location
22 Barclay St, St Peters Church, New York City, US
22 Barclay Street (St. Peter's Church) Meet at the front steps of the church.
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Know before you go
- This tour is conducted in English only.
- This is a walking tour. While there are stops along the way, guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- You are required to go through airport-style security on this tour. No luggage, weapons, or food (except for water in a clear container) is allowed.
- The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the tour start time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows after tour commencement or departure.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the activity starts
Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.
Additional information
Please allow plenty of time to arrive for your tour. Transportation in NYC whether by taxi, car, or subway is notoriously slow and can often be unreliable.
Please arrive at the meeting point ready for your tour - prior to arrival use the bathroom and ensure you have eaten.
Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
Please arrive at the meeting point ready for your tour - prior to arrival use the bathroom and ensure you have eaten.
Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.