2 hours
Max 20
47 reviews
Take in the key sites of the 9/11 Memorial with a local guide, including the Reflecting Pools, Fireman's Memorial, St. Paul's Chapel, and the Survivor's Tree. You'll also take a trip to the top of the One World Observatory with pre-reserved tickets, meaning you won't wait in line to see NYC's most stunning symbol of life after 9/11.
Take Walks: Take the (incredible!) elevator to NYC's most impressive panorama.
The One World Trade Center is a symbol of regeneration and healing after one of the worst attacks to ever take place on American soil. On this tour you'll visit some of the key sites of those attacks, then enjoy pre-reserved tickets to the top of the tower, from where you will enjoy panoramic views over NYC.
The day starts in St. Peter's Church where family and friends from all over the city gathered after the attacks to pray for loved ones and await news from the wreckage. As your local guide tells you the story of that day, you'll move on to Ground Zero, where the enormous Reflecting Pools and other memorials have replaced piles of smoking rubble.
Here you'll visit the Fireman's Memorial to learn of the heroic men and women who searched tirelessly through the remains of the buildings for survivors. At the Survivor Tree you'll see one of the most touching reminders of that day - a pear tree that miraculously survived the collapse of the Twin Towers and was nursed back to health by locals, to become a symbol of their own survival and rejuvenation.
At every step of the tour, except in the One World Observatory, your local guide will be on hand to add background and context. They will tell you the stories of tragedy, but also stories of heroism and community togetherness that came from the terrible event. It's not an easy tour to give or to take, but ultimately it's a powerful reminder of the strength and resilience of the human soul.
You'll finish the day with a pre-reserved entrance into the One World Observatory, meaning your entrance is guaranteed, regardless of how big the crowd waiting outside is. Hop in a "Sky Pod" and hold on tight; these glass elevators zip from the ground to the 102 floor in just 43 seconds. From there you have 360-degree views all around lower Manhattan and beyond.
Our guide had amazing knowledge and was an extremely good speaker with great humour. I would highly recommend 'Walks of New York' tours for value for money and hospitality.
Our guide was engaging, knowledgeable and obviously has great heart and emotion in his job. It is very evident that he feels it is important to ensure that he honors the memories of the victims and the ongoing challenges for the survivors and their families. He gave us insight into all this by taking us through some of their beautiful and encouraging stories. I cannot recommend this tour highly enough.
Silver tours have small groups & skip the line access, guaranteed.
This experience begins with our standard 9/11 Memorial Tour and ends with a self-guided visit to the 9/11 Museum.
2 hours
Max 20
Silver tours have small groups & skip the line access, guaranteed.
A combination of our Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island tour and our 9/11 Memorial tour, followed by priority entrance to One World Observatory.
8 - 8.5 hours
Max 20