New York 9/11 Memorial Walking Tour

Come on our History Walking Tour presented by Junket!
Most everyone of a certain age can remember where they were and what they were doing on the morning of September 11, 2001. The nation watched in horror as the clear September skies filled with smoke and debris from the Twin Towers. On this tour, you'll visit several important locations that were impacted by the 9/11 attacks, and view memorials dedicated to those who perished and those who responded in compassion and courage.

Meeting Point

Starbucks Reserve

250 Vesey St, New York, NY 10281, USA

Meet your guide outside the Starbucks Reserve Bar, at 250 Vesey Street. Your guide will be wearing a white Junket T-shirt and holding a yellow flag. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour.

What's included:

• Professional and knowledgeable local guide
• Thoroughly researched and accurate history

Not included:

• Gratuity

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Starbucks Reserve

250 Vesey St, New York, NY 10281, USA

One of only three Starbucks Reserve locations in the US, start your tour off with a warm cup of coffee.

10 minutes

Winter Garden

Brookfield Place, 230 Vesey St, New York, NY 10281, USA

Take in the natural light and beautiful architecture of the atrium at Winter Garden. The atrium was all but destroyed in the 9/11 attacks, and reconstruction cost an estimated $50 million.

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Irish Hunger Memorial

290 Vesey St, , New York City, 10281-1032, New York

Many of those who died in the September 11 attacks were of Irish-American descent. View this memorial to those who faced hardship during the Irish Famine of the 19th century.

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9/11 Memorial Pools

180 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10007, USA

Designed by an architect who witnessed the attacks firsthand, take a moment to reflect at this memorial that was meant to symbolize "absence made visible".

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The World Trade Center Sphere

165 Liberty St, New York, NY 10281, USA

Originally built between 1967 and 1971, this sculpture was damaged in the 9/11 attacks, and was repaired and relocated close to its original location.

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9/11 Memorial & Museum

180 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10007, USA

This museum houses artifacts and exhibits that truly illustrate the physical toll caused by the attacks, and illuminates the resilience of New Yorkers in its aftermath. Plan to return on your own time, as a complete visit to the museum will take several hours.

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PATH Time Capsule

Fulton St & Church St Oculus Plaza, New York, NY 10006, USA

Designed to symbolize a dove taking flight, this is the entrance of the WTC subway.

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St. Paul's Chapel

209 Broadway, b/t Fulton Street & Vesey Street, New York City, 10007-2977, New York

In the aftermath of the attacks, this chapel was miraculously still standing, and was a hub for volunteers and first responders in the weeks following that fateful day.

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