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New York Ground Zero Honor Tour

TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10

AverageTop 38% in New York City

3 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New York City
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Hear a 9/11 family member’s firsthand stories as you visit Ground Zero, the FDNY Memorial Wall, and the Koenig Sphere in New York.

About this tour

Walk Ground Zero with Michael Burke, brother of FDNY Captain William F. “Billy” Burke, Jr., and hear a deeply personal account of loss, courage, and resilience. This 90-minute New York Ground Zero Honor Tour connects the history of 9/11 with the people whose lives were changed by it.

Visit the 9/11 Memorial, the FDNY Memorial Wall, and the Koenig Sphere, a battered survivor of the attacks. Burke shares his brother’s story of heroism and sacrifice, including the lives Captain Burke saved. He also recounts his role in the Sphere’s restoration and his speech at the FDNY Memorial Wall dedication. The tour offers a firsthand perspective on the meaning and lasting impact of the tragedy, beyond a conventional sightseeing visit.

Meet at the east steps of Liberty Park, across from Ladder 10 and Engine 10, 15 minutes before departure. The museum is not included. Choose this New York Ground Zero Honor Tour for a thoughtful, personal way to remember the people and stories behind the memorials.

Highlights

  • Hear firsthand stories from Michael Burke, brother of FDNY Captain William F. “Billy” Burke, Jr.
  • Visit the 9/11 Memorial, FDNY Memorial Wall, and Koenig Sphere
  • Learn about the Sphere’s survival and return to Ground Zero
  • Reflect on the courage, loss, and resilience of the 9/11 community

What's included

Included

  • A personal and authoritative connection to the loss, heroism, and resilience of 9/11

Not included

  • Museum visit

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Important information

  • Meet 15 minutes before the tour at the east steps of Liberty Park, Greenwich Avenue and Liberty Street, across from Ladder 10 and Engine 10.
  • Look for a guide carrying a small American flag and wearing 9/11-FDNY apparel.
  • Wheelchair accessible, including transportation options and all areas and surfaces.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller.
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  • Service animals are allowed.
  • Nearby public transportation is available.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 3 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.3. Top 38% in New York City means it ranks in the top 38% of tours in New York City by this score.

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