New York 9/11 Memorial and WTC Tour

Experience Ground Zero with an Authentic New Yorker.
Unlike other tours that claim authority they don’t have, our 9/11 Ground Zero walking tour offers something truly rare—authenticity. As New Yorkers personally impacted by that tragic day, we don’t rely on sensationalized stories. Instead, we offer a respectful, deeply personal, and truthful account of what happened, how the city responded, and what it means today.

This isn’t just another tour—it’s a chance to connect with history through the eyes of someone who lived it and experienced tremendous loss. If you want a meaningful, honest experience that honors the truth and the resilience of New York, this is the tour for you.

In addition, we will explore in detail the engineering and design concepts behind the original Twin Towers, the new 1 WTC, as well as the 9/11 Memorial.

This tour is ENGLISH ONLY

Meeting Point

Silverstein Family Park

Greenwich St, New York, NY 10007, USA

Meet your guide on the south side of the fountain inside Silverstein Family Park. The park is just outside of the new 7 WTC building. Guide will have a pink and black sign or flag.

What's included:

• Outdoor Walking Tour w/ Native NYC Guide w/ a Connection to 9/11

Not included:

• Museum Entry Ticket NOT Included, please purchase separately at 911museum.org
• One World Observatory Entrance NOT Included, purchase separately at oneworldobservatory.com

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

St. Paul's Chapel

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

Guide will discuss the importance of St Paul's on 9/11, and its role in the aftermath of the event.

10 minutes

Oculus World Trade Center

185 Greenwich St LL3110, New York, NY 10006, USA

Tours will typically remain outside observing and discussing architectural features. However, content will be covered inside the Oculus in the event of inclement weather.

10 minutes

One World Trade Center

285 Fulton Street, New York City, 10007-0089, New York

At this point the guide will discuss all the new buildings on the reimagined WTC campus, along with engineering failures in the original buildings and successes or improvements in the newly constructed skyscrapers.

15 minutes

O'Hara's Restaurant & Pub

120 Cedar St, New York City, 10006-1530, New York

Visit NYC's Ten House and the 9/11 Fireman's Memorial, adjacent to O'Hara's Pub honoring our first responders.

10 minutes

The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

180 Greenwich St, World Trade Center, New York City, 10007-0089, New York

Explore Liberty Park, St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Koenig Sphere, The Glade and the 9/11 Memorial Pools with detailed information about each site from your guide.

30 minutes