If you have time during your visit to New York then the 9/11 Memorial is a must see..ensure to see the fountains at the footprints of the North and South tower after you visit the museum..it gives you the full sense of prospective as to the scale of the horrific events that took place that day..
Date of experience: December 2019
Admission to the highest Observation Deck in the Hemisphere
Photography, History, Iconic Architecture & Monuments
Must-See NYC Sights & Locations
Experience Downtown Manhattan’s History, Architecture and Breathtaking NYC Views
See the city through the eyes of a team who appreciates the richness of NYC historical heritage amidst the new era of mindless profit-driven expansion and rebuilding. On this guided walking tour of Lower Manhattan you’ll learn some more about the history of places like Battery Park, Wall Street, and the Oculus of the World Trade Center. This downtown Manhattan walking tour also includes admission to the One World Observatory, a 360-degree observatory that sits at the top of One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the western hemisphere. Enjoy the thrill of the 47 second elevator ride to the 102nd floor. This tour is a great way to get to know The City That Never Sleeps and learn and reflect on the stories of this great metropolis.
Tour Highlights Include:
Take in the breathtaking 360 degrees views of the city from the One World Observatory (there’s also the option to skip the line with special admission!)
See the iconic sights and architecture of lower Manhattan - Trinity Cathedral and St Paul’s Chapel, the Oculus, and more
Visit Battery Park and take a ride on the colorful aquarium-themed carousel
Visit Zuccotti Park, known for being the headquarters of the Occupy Wall Street movement in 2011
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Tour Details
Tour Details
Price
With Easy Standard Admission to the One World Observatory
Adults
Youth
Senior
With Special Admission to One World Observatory
Adults
Youth:
Senior
Departure time
Customizable, select at the time of booking.
Meeting point
The Charging Bull Monument, opposite 26 Broadway New York, NY 10004, USA
*Look for the CityRove guest assistant with the white & green banner/flag at the rear of the bull monument.
Availability
March – January 15th
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Hours: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Duration
The walking part of this tour is approximately 2 hours
Group size
Max 25 persons per booking
Included
Not included
Participation requirements
This tour is mostly walking – you will be exposed to the natural elements during much of the tour; we advise wearing comfortable footwear for walking and clothing for weather conditions. High heeled shoes should not be worn for this activity. Travel with drinking water.
Additional Info
What You’ll See and Do
This tour begins at the famous Wall Street Bull statue, where you’ll meet your CityRove tour guide. Learn the story behind this impressive 7,000 pound bronze bull, created by Italian-American sculptor, Arturo Di Modica. Learn the dramatic story behind it and what it symbolizes for Americans. We’ll snap some pics with this famous statue before heading to Battery Park.
Battery Park, sits at the southernmost tip of Manhattan island and boasts many historical monuments and lush foliage. The Battery, as it’s also known, overlooks Manhattan Bay where the waters of the Hudson River and the East River meet and mingle with the Atlantic Ocean. The Lenape people called the Hudson River Mahicannituck (“The River that flows Both Ways”). This 25-acre park has great views of New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty. Learn a little-known fact about New York’s iconic monument which was a gift from France to the US in July of 1884 to celebrate the end of slavery in the US. Parts of the monument that symbolize the breaking of the chains of enslavement of African people were later removed by the US.
Before we move on from Battery Park, you can take a spin on the SeaGlass Carousel! Both kids and adults enjoy this aquatic-themed carousel, which was inspired by the Battery’s history as the original location of the New York Aquarium.
Next, we’ll take a stroll down Wall Street and learn the story of September 16, 1920, when a bunch of home bred militants carried out a bombing on Wall Street, leaving 38 casualties and hundreds more injured. No group claimed responsibility for the crime, which remains unsolved to this day.
We will visit Zuccotti Park, the privately-owned public park which was the headquarters of the 2011 Occupy Wall Street movement. Learn something about this movement for socio-economic justice before we visit some of the most gorgeous architecture in downtown Manhattan, including Trinity Cathedral and St. Paul’s Chapel.
After taking in the beauty of St. Paul’s Chapel, one of New York City’s oldest buildings, we’ll head to the Oculus. This transit hub was designed by acclaimed Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava and cost four billion dollars to build, making it the most expensive train stop in the world!
Now to the innovatively designed 9/11 Memorial. We’ll walk around the Memorial grounds and contemplate the significance of it all.
At the World Trade Center, we’ll ride the Sky Pod to the 102nd floor in just 47 seconds, as we watch centuries of history unfold before our eyes. We’ll learn about the construction of this 1,776-foot-tall behemoth, which is the tallest skyscraper in the western hemisphere and 7th tallest building in the world. Experience the most astonishing panoramic view of New York City and see as far as 45 miles distance in all directions!
Our tour ends after the One World Observatory visit. Don’t fret though, there’s plenty more to do nearby to continue your adventure!
Good to Know
Booking Process
Ticket purchase deadline: up to 3 hours prior to the start of the tour.
Notification emails for each booking: Yes.
Confirmation method: Instant notification via email.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund or tour credit, you must cancel at least 36 hours before the start time of the tour or activity.
Cancellation must be made via an email message to CityRove Tours.
If you cancel less than 36 hours before the start time of the tour, the amount you paid may not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour’s start time may not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
CityRove Tours reserve the right to cancel a customer's booking for a full refund in the case of
Bad weather.
Not enough travelers.
Any emergency situation in the City that may affect walking in the areas of this tour.
Note: Please be sure to have access to your phone or other mobile communication devices as we may need to reach you in the event of an emergency or change in the tour's program.
Previous Guests Recommend CityRove Tours
good experience
The trip was nice and we had a good time will book again using the particular site, it was nice to speek to the person and he provided a honest update.
Date of experience: May 2019
First off, the person that we met to receive was nice and had excellent communication. He worked with us since the day of the visit the weather was horrible. The next day was better. He was prompt and at the specified location. The OWTC Observatory experience was decent- staff very disorganized and non-existent. The ipad they gave where bulky and overkill. Nice technology but really could do without. To top it off unruly High School kids need to behave and shouldn’t run around the observatory. Otherwise the views are great, but the glare of the windows don’t make for nice pictures.
