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911 Memorial Walking Tour

About this Experience

What you'll do:

This isn't just another tour. This is a deeply moving, respectfully curated journey through one of the most pivotal and heartbreaking chapters in American history.

You’ll walk the sacred ground where history changed forever, guided by someone who understands the weight of this place. You'll hear real stories of first responders, survivors, and everyday New Yorkers who became heroes, and you’ll see how their legacy lives on in the rebuilt skyline.

This tour also dives into how 9/11 permanently changed NYC — from the city's emotional fabric to its building codes and security infrastructure. You’ll gain a new understanding of how the city protects itself today and how strength can rise from tragedy.

Why we love it for your party:

  • While this is certainly not a "party" experience, we've had many parties book this tour because it is such an important part of NYC's history

  • Your guide will be an authentic New Yorker who was here that day and who cares deeply about the experience, both theirs and yours

  • Unlike large tour operators, we do not sensationalize this tour as we believe it deserves, love, and respect - we are here to honor and reflect, and we welcome your stories as well

About this experience partner:

Vibe Tours is all about the experience, and when you book a private tour, we will go the distance to find special add-ons for after the tour in order to enhance your experience. If you would like to visit the 9/11 Museum or One World Observatory after your tour, we will get those tickets for you at cost, with no extra fees. We will never try to profit from these venues; we consider it distasteful and wish to support them as they support the site itself.

Additional information:

  • Contact us for group rates

  • This is an outdoor walking tour, please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfy shoes!

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5 (11 Ratings)

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Sandra S.

September 2025 • Group-Trip Party

The Ground Zero tour and museum visit is a must for all who visit NYC! Dana was fantastic, very knowledgeable about the buildings and events of the fateful day. She brought a special poignance to our visit through sharing her personal and family story of 9/11. I would highly recommend her tour.

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Tiffany R.

September 2025 • Group-Trip Party

Dana was amazing!! It was great having someone who has a personal experience with 9/11. Dana also gave us such great detailed info that we didn’t know about 9/11 as well as the new One World building.

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Terri S.

September 2025 • Group-Trip Party

Our private tour with Dana of Ground Zero was memorable,, informative and touching. I will always remember it, Dana, and her personal story.

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Sabine M.

September 2025 • Group-Trip Party

Dana’s 9/11 Memorial tour isn’t something you simply “attend.” It’s something you feel—deeply, lastingly, and in every corner of your heart. As someone who uses a wheelchair, I often brace myself for the logistical challenges that come with tours like this. But from the very start, Dana made sure I felt welcome, included, and fully part of the experience—not as an afterthought, but as a fellow human walking (or wheeling!) through history, emotion, and sacred ground. What made this tour unforgettable wasn’t just Dana’s incredible knowledge of the memorial itself, but the way she shared her own personal story from that day. She doesn’t recite facts—she opens her heart. With grace, courage, and the kind of vulnerability that gives others permission to feel, grieve, and reflect. Her storytelling brought tears, chills, and healing. It wasn’t just a tour—it was a soul encounter. I left feeling honored to have walked (and rolled) alongside her through a story that still shapes the world. Thank you, Dana. You’re not just a guide—you’re a light.

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Angel A.

September 2025 • Group-Trip Party

Dana was a fantastic guide, who followed up with some local recommendations after the tour was over. As a native New Yorker I walked away with a deeper appreciation for my hometown.

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Janice S.

September 2025 • Group-Trip Party

Incredibly informatics and interesting. Even my 12 year old granddaughter was enthralled and interested during the whole tour.

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Isabella R.

September 2025 • Group-Trip Party

Dana was so knowledgable and made the tour so exciting! We started right on time, it was easy to find her, and I felt immersed from the start. Even from the beginning of our booking experience, Dana was willing to go back and forth with me about what style/topic/neighborhood could work and she was open to anything! Great way to learn more about NYC for anyone who lives, works, or visits New York!

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Andrew M.

September 2025 • Group-Trip Party

The tour with Dana was incredible. You could not hope for a better guide than her. She has a deep personal connection to the events at 9/11 and openly shared those experiences. Learning about the events from this personal side, with all the related details, was very powerful and emotional. An experience that we will not forget.

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Matt C.

September 2025 • Other Party

Loved the tour, Dana was an excellent tour guide; incredibly knowledgeable, engaging and friendly. I love investing and finance, my girlfriend does not, because of Dana we both had an amazing experience

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April D.

September 2025 • Group-Trip Party

I really enjoyed the 9/11 tour. Dana provided the perfect mix of storytelling, facts and personal experience. She also made me laugh! I was moved by seeing the names of all the people who had died, including Dana's own brother. Highly recommend this tour!

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Jennifer E.

September 2025 • Group-Trip Party

Vibe Tours is THE walking tour to take if you want to experience New York in the most fun, and unexpectedly fascinating way. I’ve done a few tours in the city before, but nothing comes close to this. From the moment we started, the guide was engaging and clearly passionate about NYC. It wasn’t just the usual history spiel either—there were so many weird, and wild stories that made me see the city in a whole new light. Highly recommend for locals and visitors alike. Trust me—you’ll learn stuff you’ll be repeating to your friends for weeks. Vibe tours is definitely a vibe. Don’t miss out!

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