What you'll do
On the morning of September 11, 2001, a clear blue sky gave way to smoke, chaos, and unimaginable loss. Sirens echoed through Lower Manhattan. First responders rushed in. Thousands never came out. In the days and weeks that followed, New Yorkers turned to each other, offering support, searching for loved ones, and...
On the morning of September 11, 2001, a clear blue sky gave way to smoke, chaos, and unimaginable loss. Sirens echoed through Lower Manhattan. First responders rushed in. Thousands never came out. In the days and weeks that followed, New Yorkers turned to each other, offering support, searching for loved ones, and beginning the long road to healing.
Today, you’ll walk through the same streets with a local New Yorker who lived through that day. Our 90-minute Ground Zero tour offers a personal perspective on both the tragedy and the resilience born from it. We’ll begin at the Oculus, a transit hub and shopping center that serves as a symbol of New York City’s strength and resilience in the aftermath of 9/11. From there, your guide will lead you to the 9/11 Memorial, where two reflecting pools now rest in the Twin Towers’ footprints. You’ll uncover the stories behind places like the Survivor Tree, the FDNY Memorial Wall, and more, each stop shaped by your guide’s lived experience. You can also upgrade to see the 9/11 Museum, which we highly recommend pairing with your Ground Zero tour. This option lets you skip the line to save time. You can also add on a visit to the stunning One World Observatory atop Freedom Tower, the tallest skyscraper in America and a testament to the hope and resilience of New York after 9/11.
