New York City

One World Observatory and World Trade Center Tour

Badge of ExcellenceNew York City, USA
Small Group One World Observatory and World Trade Center Tour

Overview

  • Discover a mix of famous and lesser-known memorials near the September 11th site
  • Pre-reserved admission to One World Trade Center Observatory guarantees admission
  • A guide tells you stories you wouldn't hear if exploring on your own
  • Tour ends in the early evening with enough time to still grab dinner (own expense)
Many 9/11 tours bypass less-known landmarks and head only to the most popular, leaving you with only half of the story. This One World Observatory and World Trade Center tour gives you an immersive look at the monuments of September 11th, including St. Peter's Chapel, American Express 11 Tears Memorial, and the Fireman’s Memorial. Plus, finish your tour at One World Observatory, 102 stories above the city.

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

Get guaranteed admission to One World Observatory, and see lesser-known sites like St. Peter's Chapel and the 11 Tears Memorial.

What's Included

  • Professional English- speaking tour guide
  • Guide at the One World Observatory
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup/drop-off
  • Food and beverages
  • 9/11 Memorial Museum visit

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

  • St Peter's Roman Catholic Church
    22 Barclay St, New York, NY 10007, USA

    Address: St. Peter's Church at the intersection of Barclay and Church Street • Arriving by taxi: tell driver to drop you at the intersection of Barclay and Church Street • Arriving by Subway: 2/3/4/5 Wall St Station; 1/R Rector St Station Your guide will be holding a Walks sign.

Start time

03:00 PM

End point

  • Financial District, New York, NY 10006, USA

    The tour will end at the One World Trade Center Observatory after your guide provides your admission and prepares you for your visit inside. The address of the Observatory is 1 World Trade Center, on Vesey St and West St.

What To Expect

Meet at St. Peter's Chapel, and start your exploration of the events of September 11th by learning about the key role this religious refuge played for locals and families.

Hear a range of stories about the New York locals and victims who came to St. Paul’s to pray and gather news in the hours that followed the immediate attack. You also get to view some of the many pieces of personal memorabilia, photos, cards and hand-drawn imagery left by visitors as a tribute to the attack victims.

Continue your 9/11 visit by heading to the American Express 11 Tears Memorial, a lesser-known landmark not typically seen by site visitors. The memorial is a moving tribute to the 11 employees of this financial firm who lost their lives on September 11th.

Head next to the Twin Reflecting Pools, built into the foundation sites where the Twin Towers once stood. You also celebrate the brave firefighters who lost their lives at the Fireman’s Memorial and view the Survivor’s Tree.

Finish your September 11th-themed excursion by heading to the top of One World Trade Center. Enjoy pre-reserved admission that guarantees entrance regardless of long lines, plus an independent visit to this observatory in the clouds.

Cap off the experience by marveling at the sky-high views of the city from this panoramic viewing site. Your excursion finishes here.

St. Paul's Chapel

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

American Express 11 Tears Memorial

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

The Oculus (Pass By)

One World Observatory

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Tour will run in English ONLY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Please note you will need to pass through airport-style security to enter One World Observatory, and unavoidable lines can build up as people pass through security. Certain items are not permitted in the Observatory and such items will be confiscated and will not be returned. Please refer to One World Observatory's guidelines on specific prohibited items
  • Only bags/backpacks/packages no larger than 16 inches high by 18 inches long will be permitted. There are no lockers or storage facilities at this venue
  • No food or beverages may be brought into One World Observatory
  • Near public transportation
  • Observatory entry is at 5pm. Average length of visit is 1 hour
  • St. Paul's Chapel is closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays for renovations for the foreseeable future and may also be closed on other dates. On the days when St. Paul's Chapel is closed, tour the grounds and substitute the inside visit for additional sites important to the events of 9/11 but not normally covered on the tour
  • Most travelers can participate
  • COVID UPDATE.Walks complies with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to New York government guidelines for the most up to date information.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Traveler Photos

See more

Reviews

4.5
38 reviews
Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
0
0
0
0
0
Reviews by Viator travelers.
Showing 1-10 of 38 reviews
Non responding...
Divakar_M, Aug 2023
Non responding organizations with terrible customer service experience in my travel around USA in my lifetime
Everything you want in a guide
iMei_H, May 2023
Alice was on time, personable, kind and knowledgeable about everything 9/11. She is a five star guide!!
Great!
Ezel_S, Jan 2023
Our tour guide possessed a wealth of knowledge and was delightful to be with! She made us quite comfortable and presented hard facts in a sensitive and caring manner.
wonderful tour guide.
Umesh_S, Jul 2019
all went very well. from receiving us outside Church and later tour guide. Best wishes for you and your entire team.
Response from Host, Sep 2019
We're happy that you enjoyed your tour! Thank you for your kind wishes.
It was good to see the world trade...
Heddy S, Oct 2017
It was good to see the world trade center but the guide took forever to get there. Lots of walking in circles. LOVED the observatory.
I did not realize I booked the 2...
Maria C, Jul 2017
I did not realize I booked the 2 hour walking tour with Rob prior to the Observatory. The tour with Rob was excellent! Much more information than we would have known if we did not take the tour. I highly recommend this tour with Rob!
Walking tour was excellent. JEFF did...
Archie W, Dec 2016
Walking tour was excellent. JEFF did a great job. Plan to go before the sun sets otherwise your pictures will reflect the glass. Note this tour does not include the museum. That's unclear. I really wanted to see that. Can take the subway A, C or E train. A or C takes you right to St Paul's Chape
Loved our walking tour and all the...
Ana B, Nov 2016
Loved our walking tour and all the information imparted to us by our wonderful tour guide Rob. Very informative and thorough. The One World Observatory was a little too Disneyesque for our taste but the views are magnificent.
Very Very GOOD, The tour was...
Karen_M, Oct 2016
Very Very GOOD, The tour was excellent and the guide Gerry was amazing. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Would recommend it to all.
Fantastic. Tour guide was...
Dawn C, Oct 2016
Fantastic. Tour guide was knowledgeable, personable, and patient. The tour covered things I would normally have missed.
It was wonderful. The tour guide was...
dotty, Jul 2016
It was wonderful. The tour guide was amazing telling us information the general public does not know. A must see and do.
Very interesting well conducted...
John Hobley M, Jul 2016
Very interesting well conducted tour.value for money worth seeing.

From $63.20

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 2 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Explore Similar Things to Do