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15 Best 9/11 Memorial & Ground Zero Tours

The 9/11 Memorial tours: guided walks around the pools and the rebuilt World Trade Center, many led by New Yorkers with first-hand memories of the day. The museum deserves a slow visit; plan on two hours minimum.

2.9/11 Memorial, Ground Zero Tour with Optional 9/11 Museum Ticket

Experience a meaningful walk through Ground Zero and the 9/11 Memorial with a knowledgeable guide, optional museum visit, and authentic stories for deep understanding.

★ 5.0

“This was a return to the area for a friend after the first hand trauma 24 years ago. If we had walked into the sacred space of the pools without our tour, it would never have been the tremendously touching spiritual experience we had. The…”

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3.9/11 Memorial Museum Admission Ticket

Discover the story of 9/11 with guaranteed entry to the museum, detailed exhibits, and moving personal accounts—an emotional, educational experience in NYC.

★ 4.5

“It’s a lot to take in given I was born 8 months and 8 days later it was just sad about what happened and the items in the museum just was wow. Will come back again one day.”

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4.All-Access 9/11: Ground Zero Tour, Memorial and Museum, One World Observatory

Explore Ground Zero, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, and One World Observatory with expert guides, skip-the-line access, and panoramic NYC views—deeply moving and informative.

★ 5.0

“The guided tour outside was exceptional. Arum was awesome. The personal experience/connection he was able to provide makes you feel even more on touch with our historical 9/11 attack.”

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5.NYC City Tour: Statue of Liberty, 9/11 Memorial, Wall Street

Discover New York City’s top sites—including Statue of Liberty, 9/11 Memorial, Wall Street—in a guided tour that balances history, iconic sights, and authentic local insights for $39.

★ 4.5

“Dave was very knowledgeable during our tour. He was also witty and had a great sense of humor which added to our experience during the tour !!”

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9.New York 9/11 Memorial Tour with Optional One World Observatory

Discover the poignant history of 9/11 in NYC with this well-reviewed walking tour, including Memorial visits and optional top-floor views from One World Observatory.

★ 5.0

“Very powerful. Alice was an exceptional guide. She was very patient with a fairly “opinionated “ young man. The stories she shared were so touching.”

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10.911 Ground Zero Tour & Museum Preferred Access

Experience the impactful 9/11 Ground Zero Tour in NYC, including the museum, with expert guides, skip-the-line access, and moving historical insights.

★ 5.0

“My sisters and I were in town for a Broadway play and we wanted to experience the 911 memorial. We booked with Viator off a friends recommendation and boy are we glad we did. Mark was friendly, knowledgeable, and funny! We learned so much and…”

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11.Ground Zero Museum Workshop Tour

Discover the Ground Zero Museum Workshop in NYC. An intimate, emotional tour with rare artifacts, engaging stories, and a kid-friendly approach for meaningful remembrance.

★ 4.5

“Very emotional but very interesting also. The museum was very good. Being at ground zero was very moving”

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13.9/11 Memorial Tour with Optional Museum and One World Access

Explore Ground Zero, the 9/11 Memorial, and One World Observatory with this insightful tour led by passionate guides, offering a respectful, emotional, and comprehensive experience.

★ 4.6

“Jared was simply the best guide I could have hoped for, with knowledge that exhausted all expectations. This is a must on your visit to New York…the museum is incredible and the optional extra of the Observation deck at World Trade Center is well worth…”

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More 9/11 Memorial & Ground Zero Tours

4.59/11 Memorial and Ground Zero Walking Tour with Optional 9/11 Museum$109.00 5.0New York Private 9/11 Memorial Tour with Optional Museum Ticket2 to 4 hours (approx.)$82.78 4.6NYC: 9/11 Memorial Tour and Museum Ticket Priority Entry$65 4.9NYC: Ground Zero Walking Tour and 9/11 Museum Ticket4 hours$83 5.0World Trade Center 911 and Ground Zero Walking Tour2 to 5 hours (approx.)$34.95 5.0The 9/11 Ground Zero Walking Tour2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$125.00 4.59/11 Memorial Tour with Skip-the-Line Museum Ticket$65.00 4.99/11 Memorial Tour + Museum and One World Observatory Option$32 4.79/11 Memorial & Ground Zero Tour with Optional Museum Entry1.5 hours$29 5.0Private All Access 9/11 Ground Zero: Tour, Museum & Observatory3 hours (approx.)$186.15 4.5Ellis Island Statue of Liberty and 9/11 Memorial Pools Tour5 hours (approx.)$71.99 4.9New York City: 9/11 Tour with Museum and Observatory Tickets6.5 hours$132 4.5NYC: 9/11 Memorial, Wall Street, and Statue of Liberty Tour4 hours$58 5.0Private All Access 9/11 Ground Zero including Tour, Museum and Observatory4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$186.15 5.0Private 9/11 Memorial and Ground Zero Walking Tour with Optional One World Observatory3 hours (approx.)$82.78 3.59/11 Memorial, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$49.99 4.8Lower Manhattan Tour: Wall Street & 9/11 Memorial2 hours$39 5.0New York Ground Zero Always Remember Audio Walking Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$45.00 3.5NYC 9/11 Museum and Statue of Liberty Ferry Tickets5 hours (approx.)$129.99 5.09/11 Memorial at World Trade Center and Financial District Walking Tour2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$47.00 4.59/11 Memorial & Ground Zero Tour with Optional Museum Admission1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)$29.00 3.5Ground Zero 911 Memorial+One World Observatory Upgrade Option1 to 3 hours (approx.)$39.99 5.0Private Downtown All Access One World Observatory 9/11 Memorial Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island5 to 6 hours (approx.)$269.00 5.0The 9/11 Full Story Tour$29.00