Explore Ground Zero and the 9/11 Memorial on a small-group walking tour led by a professional local guide. The tour also offers an optional visit to the 9/11 Museum (Ticket with Guided Tour), where you can delve deeper into the history at your own pace.
The tour begins at City Hall, leading you to St. Paul’s Chapel, known as the “Little Church That Stood”. This sanctuary became a refuge for first responders in the aftermath of the attacks. From there, you'll visit FDNY Ten House, the fire station nearest to the Twin Towers. Here, you'll hear accounts of the firefighters who served that day.
At the 9/11 Memorial, take a moment to reflect by the twin pools, set in the footprints of the original towers. Your guide will introduce you to the Survivor Tree, a symbol of resilience, while sharing personal insights and explaining the meaning behind the memorial's design. The tour continues to the Oculus, an emblem of hope and renewal, where you'll learn how the area was reconstructed with intention and remembrance.
Should you choose to include it, your guide will accompany you to the entrance of the 9/11 Museum, providing context before you explore independently.
This tour, led by a New Yorker with a personal connection to September 11, offers an opportunity to reflect on the past and honour the memory of those who were lost.
