9/11 Museum and One World combo ticket

Are you in New York, planning to visit the 9/11 Museum and One World? 

Long ticket lines, confusing time slots, and crowded lobbies can ruin what should be an inspiring day.

Let’s make it easier for you with the 9/11 Museum and One World combo ticket.

With this combo tour, you skip the ticket lines, enjoy a guided walking experience, and explore the museum and observatory at your own pace.

This guide covers everything you need to know to plan your best itinerary in Lower Manhattan.

What does this ticket include?

This is not your standard admission ticket. It’s a complete experience designed for travelers who want depth, perspective, and convenience all in one. 

The tour begins with a 2-hour guided walk around the World Trade Center complex, followed by self-paced visits to the 9/11 Museum and One World Observatory. You’ll get:

• Skip-the-line access at both attractions
• Entry to the National 9/11 Memorial Museum
• Admission to One World Observatory (floors 100–102)
• A live English-speaking guide for the walking tour
• Flexible booking and free cancellation up to 24 hours before

At $133 per person, this ticket bundles history, remembrance, and panoramic New York views into one effortless package.

Start time, duration, and meeting point

The tour operates daily with two time slots: 9 am and 12 pm, and lasts around 6.5 hours in total. 

You’ll meet your group outside the Starbucks at 20 Dey Street, located just steps from Ground Zero. 

From there, the experience is structured but relaxed, with ample time to explore the museum and observatory at your own pace after the guided portion ends.

Insider tip: Choose the 9 am slot if you want smaller crowds and more time in the afternoon for the observatory.

What makes this experience worth your money?

Let’s face it! $130+ isn’t a small price for a single day. But when you consider what’s included, the price starts to make sense.

Unlike individual tickets, this combo gives you much more than just access:

This combo ticket is perfect for first-time NYC visitors, families with teens, couples, senior travelers, and history or architecture enthusiasts.

What the walking tour covers

The guided part of your journey starts with a powerful walk through the World Trade Center area. 

While you may already know the facts about 9/11, this tour brings you the stories. 

You’ll follow the footsteps of firefighters in Stairwell B, learn about the Angel of Stairwell B, who led many to safety, and hear the astonishing tale of the “9/11 Surfer”, a man who survived by riding falling debris down from the 88th floor. You’ll also see:

• FDNY Memorial Wall
• The Survivor Tree, a pear tree that somehow lived through it all
• The Oculus, the stunning transportation hub symbolizing rebirth

These stops help set the emotional tone before you enter the museum. They also allow time for reflection, photography, and questions, something you’d miss with a self-guided visit.

Inside the National 9/11 Memorial Museum

Once the walking tour ends, you’re free to enter the museum on your own schedule. 

The museum is located below the reflecting pools and houses a vast archive of more than 10,000 objects, some twisted, some shattered, all real. 

You’ll walk through:

• A historical exhibition showing a timeline of the attacks
• Memorial exhibition featuring portraits of every victim
• Artifacts like the mangled remains of fire trucks and a section of the staircase used by survivors
• Chilling items such as voicemail recordings and personal objects found in the rubble.

Most visitors spend about 1.5 to 2 hours here.

Note: Photography is allowed, but silence is expected. This isn’t a place for loud conversations or rushed tours.

The final stop: One World Observatory

After the museum, take a short walk over to the entrance of One World Observatory, where the tone shifts from remembrance to awe. 

You’ll board the SkyPod elevator and zip up 102 stories in just 47 seconds. 

As you rise, animated walls show New York’s skyline evolving through 500 years.

When you reach the top, get ready for a 360-degree view of Manhattan and beyond. On a clear day, you can see as far as New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts.

Some highlights inside the observatory:

• 100th floor: Main observation deck
• 101st floor: Dining at One Dine restaurant
• 102nd floor: Sky Portal – a glass floor that shows the street below in real-time

Heads up: All visitors go through airport-style security before entry. Even with priority access, allow up to 20 minutes during busy seasons.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Got questions before you book? We’ve answered the most common ones below to help you plan your visit with ease.