9/11 Memorial at World Trade Center and Financial District Walking Tour

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2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Smaller-sized groups. Perfect for tourists AND locals wishing to learn more about the day that changed us all forever! Your 2.5 hr.,1.4 mi. (2.25 km) walking tour will be led by a expert, local, licensed Guide. Tour begins in Battery Park and concludes at Ground Zero site; location of the hauntingly beautiful memorial pools in the footprints of the former, iconic WTC Twin Towers. This comprehensive tour explores 9/11 and the World Trade Center and also New York's famed Financial District. You'll be captivated with stories of 9/11’s unsung heroes (some personal stories) and their selfless acts of courage. These stories will be coupled with comprehensive discussion that details aspects of the former Twin Towers from its origin to its infamy of becoming Ground Zero, to the rebuilding and rebirth of the majestic World Trade Center complex, once again. You’ll gain important knowledge, insight and perspective into what it was like living through the terrorist attacks and it's aftermath.

What's Included

Professional, local guide

Gratuity/Tip For Guide (Optional) Generally, 15-18% Of Tour's Full Price

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Tour meets 15 min prior to scheduled Start Time OUTSIDE, in front of the "Pier A Harbor House" restaurant (large, white, fully enclosed pier building). Closest subway trains: "R" or "W" to Whitehall St/South Ferry, or "4" or "5" to Bowling Green. Pier A is ON the waterfront just NW of Battery Park.

End point

The tour ends at the 9/11 Memorial Plaza. Accessible trains nearest to this area are the "R", "W", "E", "1", "2", "3", "4", "5". The PATH trains to New Jersey are also easily accessible from this area.

What To Expect

Statue of Liberty

View & commentary of the Statue of Liberty. The tour DOES NOT go to Liberty Island.

Ellis Island

View & commentary of Ellis Island. The tour DOES NOT go to Ellis Island.

Charging Bull (Wall Street Bull)

Visit NYC's beloved symbol of financial might.

Wall Street

Visit & commentary of the Wall St. area's most iconic buildings including the NYSE, Federal Hall National Memorial, Federal Reserve Bank, & others.

Trinity Church Wall Street

Visit the final resting ground of one of America's most famous Founding Fathers.

The Sphere

Visit Liberty Park to view "The Sphere"; symbol of America & NYC's perseverance and strength following the 9/11 attacks.

FDNY Memorial Wall

Visit the bas-relief memorial dedicated to NYC's fallen firefighters, of 9/11/2001.

The Oculus

Visit the architecturally striking transportation hub/shopping depot that costs more than the new 1 WTC to build!

The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

Visit & commentary of the sacred site best known since 9/11/2001, as Ground Zero. Reflect amid the stunning Memorial pools that occupy the footprints of the WTC's former Twin Towers.