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Private 9/11 Memorial and Ground Zero Walking Tour with Optional One World Observatory

4.9 · 67 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ New York Operated by ExperienceFirst Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Private 9/11 Ground Zero TourThe page pricePrivate Tour No Observatory: Private 9/11 Ground Zero Walking Tour (tour only - without observatory entry)€172 for 2+ people
Private Tour with Observatory€218 for 2+ people

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 21 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Private Guide with personal connection to 9/11
  • Narrated walking tour
  • One World Observatory Admission (if option selected)
  • Gratuities
  • 9/11 Museum Entry (upgradable on site)

Reviews

4.9
67 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 65 of 67

Star breakdown of all 67 ratings

5 stars
64 · 96%
4 stars
1 · 1%
3 stars
1 · 1%
2 stars
1 · 1%
1 star
0 · 0%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
We meet inside the Oculus, a mall and transportation hub at Ground Zero. Go to Level C2. Your guide will be wearing an orange hat and standing by the L'Arte del Gelato stand.
Departure
09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 daily; scheduled through October 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
Tour will end at One World Observatory. You will enter the observatory on your own after the tour. Tickets are only included if that option is selected.
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
ExperienceFirst; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Take a 1.5-hour walking tour of Ground Zero and the National September 11 Memorial, and gain insight into the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center. A local guide shares firsthand stories of the event and its aftermath while you visit 9/11-related sites such as St Paul’s Chapel, the Fireman’s Memorial and the reflecting pools, an homage to the thousands of lives lost. You may also upgrade your tour to include a pre-reserved ticket to the One World Observatory.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved. Please wear comfortable shoes

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children 5 and under free with paid adult ticket

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other 9/11 Memorial & Ground Zero Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #10 of 19€1723h4.91 (67)private
9/11 Memorial Tour with Optional Museum and One World Access€262h4.97 (1076)shared
New York Private 9/11 Memorial Tour with Optional Museum Ticket€1722h4.95 (286)private
New York 9/11 Memorial With a Personal Story€317 per group1h 30m5.0 (47)private

Ranked #10 of 19 in 9/11 Memorial & Ground Zero Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €22 to €272, median €62; typical length 2h. 6 of 19 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 19 9/11 Memorial & Ground Zero Tours

From €172 per adult · Private 9/11 Ground Zero Tour