Private 9/11 Memorial Tour with NYPD First Responder
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Is Private 9/11 Memorial Tour with NYPD First Responder worth booking?
Private 9/11 Memorial Tour with NYPD First Responder is a 2-hour experience in New York, United States, from $499 per person. It scores 56 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 13 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 56 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (13)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $499 per person
Experience Ground Zero through the eyes of a retired NYPD first responder who was there on September 11, 2001. This private walking tour offers a personal and respectful perspective on one of New York City’s most signif
What you get
- Guide is Retired NYPD First Responder/ Ground Zero Survivor
About this experience
Experience Ground Zero through the eyes of a retired NYPD first responder who was there on September 11, 2001. This private walking tour offers a personal and respectful perspective on one of New York City’s most significant days. Led by a retired NYPD officer and Ground Zero survivor, the experience shares firsthand stories, personal memories, and the realities faced by first responders during and after the attacks. Your guide will share rare Ground Zero photographs while leading you through important locations around the World Trade Center site, including places many visitors overlook. Learn about the rescue and recovery efforts, the rebuilding of Lower Manhattan, and the lasting impact of 9/11. The tour begins at St. Paul’s Chapel and continues through the 9/11 Memorial area, including the Survivor Tree, FDNY Ten House, and other meaningful sites connected to September 11th. This is more than a sightseeing tour — it is a personal experience guided by someone who lived through it.
What's included
Included
- Guide is Retired NYPD First Responder/ Ground Zero Survivor
Not included
- Gratuities NOT Included and Always Appreciated
What you'll see and do
St. Paul's Chapel
St. Paul’s Chapel opened in 1766 as an outreach center for Trinity Church’s expanding congregation. It was a “chapel-of-ease” for those who did not want to walk a few blocks south along unpaved streets to Trinity. A decade later, the Great Fire of 1776 destroyed the first Trinity Church, but St. Paul’s survived, thanks to a bucket brigade that ran from the Hudson River up to the chapel’s roof. Until the second Trinity Church was rebuilt in 1790, many, including George Washington, made St. Paul’s their spiritual home. On April 30, 1789, after Washington took the oath of office to become the first president of the United States, he made his way from Federal Hall on Wall Street to St. Paul’s Chapel, where he attended services. Saint Paul's played a pivotal role during 911 for housing first responders and a place of family's to search for their loved ones
10 minutes here
The Oculus
traverse the Oculus at Ground Zero former location of the World Trade Center Mall, one of the routes used by survivors to escape the collapsed buildings via the Subway. Listen to the stories of bravery and sacrifice to evacuate 100's of survivors trapped when the North Tower fell. Observe the hidden architectural details that memorialize the site's history most visitors miss.
Pass by without stopping
Brookfield Place
Walk the steps of 911 Hero responders as they searched for survivors with the depths of the destroyed Westfield World Trade Center mall.
Pass by without stopping
North & South Tower Memorial Pools: In January 2004, the design submitted by architect Michael Arad and landscape architect Peter Walker, Reflecting Absence, was chosen as the winning entry. Their design features twin waterfall pools surrounded by bronze parapets that list the names of the victims of the 9/11 attacks and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. The pools are set within a plaza where more than 400 swamp white oak trees grow.
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The Oculus is the centerpiece of The World Trade Center Transportation Hub. After 12 years of construction and constant delays, it finally opened to the public on March 3, 2016. Designed by famed Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, the $4 billion building exceeded the original estimate by 100%! In total, the WTC Oculus is 350 feet long and measures about 75,000 square feet of retail space. 180 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10006, USA
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We will end at FDNY Ladder 10 House
10 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New York
Meet your guide in front of FDNY Ten House, located at 124 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10006, at the corner of Greenwich and Liberty Street. Your guide will be waiting outside the firehouse. Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour start time.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
We end at the NYFD 10 House Fire Station
Options you can book
Up to 25 guests
Up to 12 guests
Up to 6 guests
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- NYPD Police Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 13 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
13 verified traveler reviews for Private 9/11 Memorial Tour with NYPD First Responder. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Informative, Real, & Moving Tour - Highly Recommend
Dennis was a wonderful tour guide. His first-hand account and personal photos from the days/weeks immediately following 9/11 were informative and moving. We learned a lot about the original architecture of the towers, his experience as a first responder, and the many ways the new architecture of the site honors what came before.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for this beautiful and deeply moving review. We are profoundly grateful that you chose to share this experience with us and that your host's first-hand account as an NYPD first responder resonated so deeply with your family. Honoring the memory of that day through personal photographs and lived history is a responsibility we take very seriously. While many of our walks focus on true crime and the mob, our entire team consists of retired NYPD veterans who lived through the city's most critical historic eras. It means the world to us that you walked away with a deeper understanding of both the tragedy and the incredible architecture that honors the site today. We will be sure to pass your heartfelt compliments along. Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back for another meaningful experience the next time you are in New York City.
via Tripadvisor
Great knowledge
I really enjoyed the Mafia tour with Jay. It was very informative and interesting with lots of stops and snippets of history and storoes about the mob around NYC and also stories about her time with the NYPD. The tour started with a delicious meal of meatballs and spaghetti and ended with canoli pastries also delicious
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your recent day out with us! We are so glad you enjoyed the deep dive into the city's mob history, the frequent stops, and those delicious plates of spaghetti, meatballs, and cannoli.Every single member of our team is a retired NYPD Detective or police officer. When we custom-built this experience, we wanted to offer something way deeper than a standard history lesson—we wanted to share the raw, firsthand insights that come from actually wearing the badge and working the pavement. Hearing that those real-world law enforcement backgrounds and personal stories kept you completely hooked is exactly what we aim for. We truly appreciate you hanging out with us, and we would love to have you back for another unique experience whenever you are back in New York!
via Tripadvisor
Walking Tour of NY Mafia and NYPD History
Jay was our guide for this walking tour of NYPD history and the mafia history of NY. We started an early dinner at one of the oldest Italian restaurants in NYC, John’s @ 12th Street. The spaghetti with meatballs was excellent. The history of the restaurant very colorful. Very interesting local stories, historic events and Jay splashes in her own experiences as a LEO. Jay is engaging and very animated. Never a boring moment. We finished up the evening at Caffe’ Roma in Little Italy for one of the best pistachio canollis I’ve ever eaten.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for the fantastic write-up! We are thrilled to hear that the early dinner at John’s of 12th Street started your night off perfectly, and that you wrapped up the evening with one of the best pistachio cannolis you've ever eaten.We don't look at these as traditional tours, but rather as raw, insider experiences meant to bring the city's gritty history alive. Our entire crew is made up of retired NYPD Detectives and police officers. Because of our backgrounds, we love pulling back the curtain to blend old-school mob history with real-world, firsthand insights from our own time wearing the badge. Hearing that the animated storytelling and local history kept you completely hooked from start to finish is exactly what we strive for. Thank you for spending the evening with us, and we hope to see you again on another experience
via Tripadvisor
Interesting tour
Great tour , excellent food , some good info on the mobs and how it worked. Excellent guide jay very knowledgeable and easy to talk with
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are incredibly grateful that you found the afternoon so powerful, moving, and deeply unforgettable.We built this specific experience to be completely different from a standard history lesson. Every single member of our team is a retired NYPD Detective or police officer who served as a first responder during the events of 9/11. Because of our real-world law enforcement backgrounds, we don't just read facts from a script—we share our own personal stories and true, firsthand insights from the ground. We take immense pride in turning this walk into a deeply personal, human connection to the history of Ground Zero, and we are so honored that it resonated with you so deeply. Thank you for walking with us.
via Tripadvisor
Mafia tour
The guide had a lot of valuable information
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for the feedback! We are glad to hear that you walked away with a lot of valuable information from your time out on the streets with us.Our entire crew consists of retired NYPD Detectives and police officers. Because we actually worked these neighborhoods, we love using our real-world law enforcement backgrounds to deliver true, firsthand insights that you cannot find in any history book. We intentionally design this experience to offer deep, insider knowledge that keeps things incredibly interesting from start to finish. Thanks again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable walk
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $499 to $999
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 5
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 56
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private 9/11 Memorial Tour with NYPD First Responder: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New York.
How much does Private 9/11 Memorial Tour with NYPD First Responder cost?
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Prices start at $499 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New York usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private 9/11 Memorial Tour with NYPD First Responder take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New York is not rushed.
Is Private 9/11 Memorial Tour with NYPD First Responder worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 13 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New York, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private 9/11 Memorial Tour with NYPD First Responder?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private 9/11 Memorial Tour with NYPD First Responder suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private 9/11 Memorial Tour with NYPD First Responder?
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Around 5 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New York can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New York and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private 9/11 Memorial Tour with NYPD First Responder start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New York within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in New York?
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New York has more bookable experiences than any other city on Outty, and the quality spread is brutal. Observation decks are commoditised, so we score them on timed-entry reliability and sunset slots. Food tours and borough walks are where the ranking really separates operators, and the top scores in the city all come from small-group guides. On Outty we rank every New York experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Grand Canyon VIP Helicopter Tour, Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights, NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit New York?
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September to early November, and late April through June. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in New York?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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