Ground Zero 9/11 Memorial Walking Tour in New York City

Explore Ground Zero on a reflective walking tour with a local guide who shares personal stories. Look beyond the monuments to understand the human impact of the attacks.

• Hear first-hand accounts from survivors and witnesses
• Learn about the events of September 11, 2001, and the fall of the World Trade Center

Itinerary

The tour begins in front of St. Paul’s Chapel where you’ll meet your guide and learn about the role the building played after the attacks. From here, head to the 9/11 Memorial and gather around the Memorial Pools. Listen to your guide share detailed information about the monument and the design of the pools, as well as the architecture of the new World Trade Center and its symbolic use of materials, light, and reflections.

Continue the tour to the Firefighter’s Memorial where you can pay tribute to the victims and those who fought to save them. Next, visit the Eleven Tears Memorial, which is often missed by visitors without a guide. Finally, watch the reconstruction of the site at the Oculus.

Important details

• Gratuities are not included in the listed price
• Arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour starts