New York Holidays
Heroes of The World Trade Center Tour
Go on an Intimate journey through the events leading up to and following 9/11/2001 through the eyes of heroes whose lives changed forever.
Explore how the twin towers came to symbolize the wealth and power of the world's financial market, and fell victim to the tragedy that was 9/11. We will take you on an intimate journey of the events leading up to and following the attack, through the eyes of the brave heroes that risked and sacrificed their lives as a result of the tragedy. Hear the heart warming, and heart breaking personal stories of the flight crews, firemen, families, and others touched by that day.
Discover the origins of the World Trade Center from the vision and financing of the powerful Rockefeller family. Learn about the heroes who emerged on that day, such as Rick Rescorla, Willie Rodriguez, and Pat Tillman, and hear about how the lives they led prepared them for the trials of 9/11 and the war that followed. Learn about the future plans for the World Trade Center site and how it will memorialize the sacrifice of these heroes. Guests will also have the opportunity to leave flowers at the 9/11 memorial site and visit St. Paul’s Chapel. A portion of the proceeds from this tour are donated to the Pat Tillman Foundation.
Significant Attractions include:
- St Paul’s Chapel
- 9/11 Memorial Preview Exhibit
- The steel cross beams
- St. Joseph’s Church
- 7 World Trade Center
- The World Trade Center Site
- American Express Eleven Tears Memorial
- Winter Garden
- The Reflecting Absence Memorial site
- The Firefighters’ 9/11 Memorial
- Fire Engine and Ladder Company 10/10
- The WTC Tribute Museum
- Essex World Deli, which gave out water and became the medical station
- The Double Check Statue
- Tour Begins at 2:00 P.M. daily.
- Meeting point is outside the entrance to 'St. Peter's Church by the Heritage Trail Sign & Map, On Broadway, between Vesey and Fulton Streets.
- Duration: 2 hours.
- Distance covered is roughly 1 mile
- PLEASE NOTE: The entrances to each of the above attarctions are NOT included in the price and will be payable locally.
Prices from £15.00 per adult £10.00 per child (0 - 12 years)
