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Practical, up-to-date guides to visiting Ground Zero in New York: what the 9/11 Museum costs and what is free, which tour to book, how long to allow, visiting with children, and adding One World Observatory.

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Tickets

Popular Ground Zero tours

Booked through Viator with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

9/11 Memorial & Ground Zero Walking Tour Most reviewed ★ 4.8Up to 4 hoursFree cancellation

9/11 Memorial & Ground Zero Walking Tour
Max 15Survivor TreeMuseum add-on

A small-group walk past St. Paul's Chapel, the FDNY Wall, the Survivor Tree and the pools, led by a New Yorker. Museum entry is an optional upgrade you choose at checkout.

What's included
  • Guided walk of Ground Zero with a guide who has a personal connection to 9/11
  • St. Paul's Chapel (outside), FDNY Memorial Wall and Ten House, Survivor Tree, Memorial pools
  • Small group: a maximum of 15 travelers
  • 9/11 Museum entry only if you add the upgrade (self-guided or docent-led)
  • Not included: gratuities; children 3 and under free
Full tour details
From$29per person Reserve
All Access 9/11: Ground Zero Tour, Museum & Observatory Full day ★ 4.95 hoursFree cancellation

All Access 9/11: Ground Zero Tour, Museum & Observatory
Guided walk9/11 MuseumObservatory

A guide with a personal connection to 9/11 leads the Ground Zero walk. Then skip-the-line entry to the 9/11 Museum and One World Observatory, both at your own pace.

What's included
  • Guided Ground Zero walk: the Oculus, FDNY Memorial Wall, Survivor Tree and the Memorial pools
  • A local guide who shares a personal connection to 9/11
  • Skip-the-line timed entry to the 9/11 Museum (self-guided; a docent-led VIP option is available)
  • Timed entry to One World Observatory, stay as long as you like
  • Not included: gratuities; free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$109per person Reserve
9/11 Memorial Museum Admission Ticket Official ticket ★ 4.71.5 hours+Free cancellation

9/11 Memorial Museum Admission Ticket
Timed entrySelf-guidedOfficial

The museum's own timed ticket, sold by the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. Explore beneath the plaza at your own pace; audio guides and guided tours cost extra.

What's included
  • Timed admission to the 9/11 Memorial Museum, sold by the museum itself
  • Stay as long as you like once inside; no re-entry after you leave
  • Guided tour and audio guide available as paid extras
  • The outdoor Memorial pools are free and need no ticket
  • Not included: food and drinks, transport; free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$36per person Reserve

Plan your date before you go

A guided Ground Zero walk, skip-the-line 9/11 Museum entry and One World Observatory in one booking, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

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