New York City: Private 9/11 Memorial and Ground Zero Tour
ID: GYG107098-153805
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Visit the 9/11 Memorial on a private tour guided by a New Yorker with a personal connection to the events of that day. See the new Freedom Towers.
Begin your 1.5-hour tour at St. Paul's Chapel, the oldest public building in New York City still in continuous use. This church survived the 9/11 attacks despite being a block away from the World Trade Center. It became a makeshift rescue center and family members posted notices of their missing loved ones on its iron fence.
Hear about the heroism of emergency responders at the Firefighter's 9/11 Memorial Wall, and see the Engine and Ladder Company 10/10, the fire station at Ground Zero.
Visit the 9/11 Memorial, and see the Reflecting Absence Memorial – a waterfall symbolizing the vast void left by the tragedy. See the new Freedom Towers and World Trade Center rise from the ground.
Highlights
- Tour Ground Zero and the 9/11 Memorial with an English-speaking guide
- Hear stories from New Yorkers with personal connections to 9/11
- Get a deeper understanding of the tragedy and the heroic actions that day
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Tours operate regardless of weather conditions, so be sure to dress appropriately for the weather
• Gratuities are always appreciated
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
The meeting point is outside the front entrance to Saint Paul's Chapel at 209 Broadway (between Fulton & Vesey Streets). The guide will be there 15 minutes before the tour starts and will be holding an orange flag.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
