# GroundZeroTourNYC.com - Ground Zero tours, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, compared

> Independent guide to visiting Ground Zero in Lower Manhattan: the free 9/11 Memorial, the ticketed 9/11 Museum,
> One World Observatory and the guided tours that combine them, with what each includes, live ratings and
> from-prices, hours, rules and planning tips. Not affiliated with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, One World Observatory, any tour operator or Viator.

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Language: en. Currency: USD. Country: United States (New York City, NY).

## Verified facts

- The 9/11 Memorial (two reflecting pools in the Twin Towers' footprints, 2,983 names) is free and open daily
  8 a.m.-8 p.m. at 180 Greenwich Street. No ticket needed.
- The 9/11 Museum is open Wednesday-Monday 9 a.m.-7 p.m. (closed most Tuesdays), last entry 5:30 p.m.
- Museum prices 2026: adult (18-64) $36; senior (65+) $30; young adult (13-17) $30; youth (7-12) $24; 6 and under
  free with a ticket. Audio guide $11. Museum guided tours $48-$60 incl. admission.
- Free Museum admission: Mondays 5:30-7 p.m. (tickets online from 7 a.m. Monday, 4 per person); New York First
  Sundays 4-7 p.m. for NY-area residents/workers/students; 9/11 family members, rescue/recovery workers,
  FDNY/NYPD/PAPD, active/retired US military and veterans with ID; SNAP/EBT via Museums for All.
- The Museum says its historical exhibition may not be appropriate for children under 10.
- Museum rules: bags max 19 x 17 x 8 in; security screening; no flash; no photography in the historical
  exhibition; no re-entry; no jogging/oversize strollers inside.
- On September 11 the Memorial plaza is reserved for victims' families during the morning ceremony and reopens
  to the public in the evening.
- One World Observatory: floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center (1,776 ft), open daily 9 a.m.-9 p.m.,
  allow 45-60 minutes.
- The All Access 9/11 Experience (Viator 5250P14) meets inside the Oculus (L'Arte del Gelato, 185 Greenwich St)
  and includes a guided Ground Zero walk, skip-the-line 9/11 Museum entry (self-guided) and One World Observatory.

## Bookable days listed on this site

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- All Access 9/11: Ground Zero Tour, Museum & Observatory (Meets inside the Oculus) - from $109 per person, 5 hours, rated 4.9 from 5,126 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. Page: https://groundzerotournyc.com/tours/all-access-9-11-experience/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/New-York-City/All-Access-9-11-Experience-Ground-Zero-Tour-9-11-Memorial-and-Museum-One-World-Observatory/d687-5250P14
- 9/11 Memorial & Ground Zero Walking Tour (Meets inside the Oculus) - from $29 per person, Up to 4 hours, rated 4.8 from 7,239 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. Page: https://groundzerotournyc.com/tours/ground-zero-walking-tour/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/New-York-City/9-11-Memorial-and-Ground-Zero-Walking-Tour-with-Optional-9-11-Museum-Upgrade/d687-5250GROUNDZERO
- 9/11 Memorial Museum Admission Ticket (180 Greenwich St (Museum entrance)) - from $36 per person, 1.5 hours+, rated 4.7 from 6,720 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. Page: https://groundzerotournyc.com/tours/9-11-museum-admission-ticket/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/New-York-City/9-11-Memorial-Museum-Admission/d687-7195SEPT11
- 9/11 Memorial & Ground Zero Tour with Upgrades (Meets at Broadway & Warren St) - from $32 per person, Up to 5 hours, rated 5.0 from 1,018 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. Page: https://groundzerotournyc.com/tours/ground-zero-tour-with-upgrades/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/New-York-City/Wall-Street-and-9-11-Memorial-Tour/d687-122012P11
- 9/11 Memorial & Ground Zero Tour, Optional Museum (Meets at 55 Church St) - from $24 per person, 1 hr 40 min, rated 4.8 from 73 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. Page: https://groundzerotournyc.com/tours/city-wonders-ground-zero-tour/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/New-York-City/9-11-Museum-Ticket-with-Ground-Zero-Walking-Tour/d687-6377NYMUGEPM
- 9/11 Memorial Tour with One World Observatory Option (Meets inside the Oculus) - from $29 per person, 3 hours, rated 4.8 from 651 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. Page: https://groundzerotournyc.com/tours/ground-zero-tour-one-world-observatory/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/New-York-City/9-11-Memorial-and-Ground-Zero-Walking-Tour-with-Optional-One-World-Observatory-Entrance/d687-5250GZOWO
- One World Observatory Ticket (One World Trade Center) - from $30 per person, 2 hours, rated 4.3 from 2,716 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. Page: https://groundzerotournyc.com/tours/one-world-observatory-ticket/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/New-York-City/One-World-Observatory-Admission/d687-8747ONEWORLD
- Private All Access 9/11 Experience (Meets inside the Oculus) - from $300 per person, 3 hours, rated 4.9 from 79 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. Page: https://groundzerotournyc.com/tours/private-all-access-9-11-tour/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/New-York-City/Private-All-Access-9-11-Experience-Ground-Zero-Tour-9-11-Memorial-and-Museum-One-World-Observatory/d687-5250AAP
- Downtown Walking Tour with Statue of Liberty Upgrade (Wall Street, 9/11 Memorial, Battery Park) - from $39 per person, 4 hours, rated 4.7 from 2,110 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. Page: https://groundzerotournyc.com/tours/downtown-walk-statue-of-liberty/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/New-York-City/Viator-Exclusive-Statue-of-Liberty-Monument-Access-and-9-11-Memorial/d687-5250LIBERTY911

## Tours hub

- https://groundzerotournyc.com/tours/ - every tour and ticket above, grouped by what the ticket covers.

## Guide pages on this site

- https://groundzerotournyc.com/guides/9-11-museum-tickets/ - 9/11 Museum ticket prices for 2026: $36 adults, youth and senior rates, free Monday evenings, who enters free, and which tours include entry.
- https://groundzerotournyc.com/guides/9-11-memorial-vs-museum/ - The 9/11 Memorial and the 9/11 Museum explained: which part is free, what you see at each, how long they take, and which to choose if time is short.
- https://groundzerotournyc.com/guides/best-ground-zero-tours/ - The best Ground Zero and 9/11 Memorial tours for 2026 compared: All Access, small-group walks, budget and private tours, with prices and ratings.
- https://groundzerotournyc.com/guides/how-long-9-11-museum/ - How long to spend at the 9/11 Museum and Memorial, the best time to go, days to avoid, security and bag rules, photo rules and a simple visit plan.
- https://groundzerotournyc.com/guides/9-11-museum-with-kids/ - Visiting the 9/11 Memorial and Museum with children: the Museum's age advice, child prices, strollers, and a gentler plan for younger kids.
- https://groundzerotournyc.com/guides/one-world-observatory-9-11-memorial/ - How to combine One World Observatory with the 9/11 Memorial and Museum: combo tours, ticket prices, hours, which order to go in and sunset tips.

## Blog posts

- https://groundzerotournyc.com/blog/9-11-memorial-after-the-25th-anniversary/ - What the 25th anniversary added at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum: a new exhibition, four historic flags, a comics show and a new moment of silence.
- https://groundzerotournyc.com/blog/ground-zero-holiday-hours-2026-27/ - 9/11 Memorial and Museum hours for the 2026-27 holidays: extra Tuesday openings, Thanksgiving and Christmas closures, One World Observatory hours and tips.
- https://groundzerotournyc.com/blog/9-11-museum-free-admission-2026/ - Free entry to the 9/11 Museum in 2026: Free Admission Mondays, New York First Sundays, Museums for All and who enters free, with the dates through early 2027.
- https://groundzerotournyc.com/blog/ground-zero-in-winter-2026-27/ - Ground Zero in winter: temperatures, snow, 4:30 p.m. sunsets, Observatory views on grey days, what runs in bad weather and how to dress for the walk.

## Corrections to claims found elsewhere

- The 9/11 Memorial is free; only the Museum (and One World Observatory) need paid tickets.
- Many low-priced 'Ground Zero tours' do not include the 9/11 Museum: it is an optional upgrade or not offered.
- The Museum is closed on most Tuesdays, while the Memorial plaza is open every day.

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