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NYC 9/11 Memorial Walking Tour 3 hr
TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10
AverageTop 42% in New York City
2 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- New York City
- 3 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore the 9/11 Memorial and World Trade Center landmarks on a guided 3-hour walk through stories of loss, courage, and remembrance.
About this tour
Walk through the World Trade Center site with a guide who brings the history of September 11th into focus. This 3-hour NYC 9/11 Memorial walking tour visits the two memorial pools and the surrounding places that hold stories of loss, courage, and remembrance.
Along the way, see the names at both pools, the Survivors Tree, the Glade, the remaining southern skybridge, and the Koenig Sphere. The route also takes in the Oculus, Brookfield Place, the 11 Tears Memorial, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, and the Firemen’s Memorial. Your experienced guide shares context about the events of that day, honors first responders and ordinary Americans who helped save lives, and welcomes your questions.
The tour covers about 4,000 steps and runs in varied weather. In poor conditions, the route may shift toward indoor locations, though both pools remain outdoor stops. Museum and Observatory admission are not included. Join this thoughtful walk to see the memorial and its surrounding landmarks with greater understanding.
Highlights
- Hear the full story of September 11th from an experienced guide
- See the names at both memorial pools
- Visit the Survivors Tree, the Glade, and the remaining southern skybridge
- Explore the Oculus, Brookfield Place, and other World Trade Center sites
- Ask questions and learn about the heroism of first responders and ordinary Americans
What's included
Included
- Guided visit to major World Trade Center and 9/11 Memorial sites, including the Oculus, both memorial pools, Brookfield Place, the 11 Tears Memorial, southern skybridge, Koenig Sphere, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Firemen’s Memorial, Survivors Tree, and the Glade
Not included
- 9/11 Museum admission
- Observatory admission
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5.00 / 5 · 2 reviews
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Important information
- The tour involves about 4,000 steps and takes place outdoors in varying weather
- In bad weather, the route may include more indoor locations; both memorial pools must still be viewed outdoors
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The guided walking tour lasts 3 hours.
Is Museum admission included?
No. Admission to the 9/11 Museum is not included and can be purchased separately.
Is Observatory admission included?
No. Observatory admission is not included.
How much walking is involved?
Be prepared to walk about 4,000 steps.
What happens in bad weather?
The route may be adjusted to include more indoor locations, but both memorial pools must be viewed outdoors.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 5.00 from 2 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in New York City
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- 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 7.2. Top 42% in New York City means it ranks in the top 42% of tours in New York City by this score.
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