Ground Zero Honor Tour with 9/11 Hero's Brother
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Join Michael Burke, brother of FDNY Captain William F. "Billy" Burke, Jr., for a deeply personal, firsthand journey through Ground Zero, the 9/11 Memorial, the FDNY Memorial Wall and the story of the iconic Sphere. This is not a typical sightseeing tour. It's a personal story of loss and heroism, remembrance and resilience - told by someone whose family lived it. Hear Capt. Burke's story of heroism and sacrifice and the lives he saved. Visit the iconic Koenig Sphere, a battered survivor of 9/11. Neglected and forgotten, I led the fight to restore it to Ground Zero. Visit the FDNY Memorial Wall; I spoke at its dedication. Perfect for those seeking a genuine understanding of the meaning, magnitude and impact of the attacks and the aftermath. - Guided tour led by Michael Burke, a 9/11 family member - Visit key sites including the Koenig Sphere and FDNY Memorial Wall - Hear personal stories of loss, bravery, and resilience - Ideal for those wanting to honor and appreciate the 9/11 tragedy
Inclusions
What's included
- A personal and authoritative connection to the loss and heroism and resilience of 9/11
What's not
- Museum visit not included
Itinerary
Visit the iconic Koenig Sphere, which stood in the WTC plaza for 30 years as a symbol of world peace and cooperation, and on 9/11 survived the attacks bashed and torn, but intact.
A gift of Knight and Holland, LLC, in honor of partner Gary Winuk, a volunteer firefighter from Jericho, NY. On 9/11 Winuk rushed to the site and was killed in the collapse of the towers. The wall commemorates the heroism and sacrifice of the FDNY, 9/11, listing the 343 who gave all by name, rank and company.
We visit the memorial, "Reflecting Absence," selected from over 5,000 entries, with its vast, every emptying voids.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- I will meet customers, 15 minute prior to tour start time, at the east steps to Liberty Park, at Greenwich Ave and Liberty Street, across from the firehouse, Ladder 10, Engine 10. I will carry a small American flag and wear 9/11-FDNY apparel; i.e. baseball cap/jacket/shirt.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- The Sphere Guy
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in New York City
- Its from-price is 73% below the median of the 2673 experiences we list in New York City.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1321 of 2673.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About New York City
New York City packs skyscrapers, famous museums, Broadway theatres and dozens of distinct neighbourhoods into five boroughs that hum day and night.
Manhattan is the classic first stop. Times Square glows above the theatre district, Central Park stretches for blocks between the Upper East and Upper West Sides, and the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building and Rockefeller Center define the midtown skyline. Downtown, the 9/11 Memorial, Wall Street and the Brooklyn Bridge sit close together, and boats run out past the Statue of Liberty to Ellis Island.
Top-ranked sights in New York City: Statue of Liberty, Central Park, National September 11 Memorial & Museum.
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