New Guided Tour Offered at Memorial

A tour guide wearing a blue vest and a black lanyard points his right arm at an object out of view. Two men beside him look up at the object.
(Photo: Amy Dreher)

Beginning April 21, 2015, a new 45-minute guided tour will be offered at the 9/11 Memorial. The tour, which takes place on the Memorial plaza, will focus on the symbolism behind the Memorial’s design, the historical significance of the World Trade Center, and the events of 9/11.

Available daily, the tours are conducted in English and cost $15. Click here for times and to register for a Memorial guided tour.

Please note, the Memorial is free and open to the public daily from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The 9/11 Memorial Museum also offers 60-minute guided tours, as well as a tour conducted in American Sign Language and an audio guide app. Learn more about tour options and prices in the Museum here.

By Jordan Friedman, 9/11 Memorial Research and Digital Projects Associate

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