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Upcoming Tour Dates

Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Sunday, June 16, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Two-Hour 9/11 Memorial Tour Overview

Memorial Access: Access to the 9/11 Memorial is included as part of this tour. You do not need to pick-up access tickets for the 9/11 Memorial.

Tour meeting location: Southwest corner of Broadway and Vesey Street (by St. Paul’s Chapel). Click here to view Google Map.

Tour price: General Admission: $20 ($21.69 with service fee), 16 and under: $15 ($16.52 with service fee).

Buy Tickets and View Calendar: Click this link to purchase tickets.

Photos: Tour leader Doug Fox brings an extensive collection of photos, illustrations and maps that highlight the events of 9/11, the 9/11 Memorial, the history of the World Trade Center and many other developments related to the tour’s contents.

Tour Highlights:

• The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks that toppled the iconic Twin Towers and killed almost 3,000 civilians and first responders.
• The 9/11 Memorial, Reflecting Absence, by architect Michael Arad and landscape architect Peter Walker.
• Architect Daniel Libeskind’s Memory Foundations entry that won the master plan competition for the redesign of the World Trade Center site.
• St. Paul’s Chapel, built in 1766 and located just one block from the Twin Towers, survived the 9/11 attack with barely a scratch, and served as an important place of rest and recovery for construction workers, firefighters, police officers and others working on recovery efforts at Ground Zero.
• FDNY (Fire Department, City of New York) Memorial Wall at Ten House that pays tribute to the 343 firefighters who fell on 9/11.
• Police Memorial Wall in Battery Park City designed by Stuart Crawford. In a ceremony in October 2012, officers were honored who died in 2011 as a result of ailments relating to the rescue and recovery in the aftermath of 9/11. (Please note that during the cold winter months, we may not visit this memorial).
• The American Express Eleven Tears Memorial by Ken Smith.
• The design, engineering and safety features of 1 World Trade Center, now the tallest building in New York City.
• The upcoming 9/11 Museum that houses important 9/11 artifacts including the Steel Tridents, the Last Column, the Survivor’s Staircase and the 9/11 Cross.
• The Santiago Calatrava Transportation Hub with its soaring 150-foot-high ribbed white wings.
• The 9/11 boatlift operation that brought tens of thousands of people off the island of Manhattan to safety.
• David Rockefeller, the Port Authority and the history of the original World Trade Center.
• Architect Minoru Yamasaki designs the Twin Towers for the Port Authority.
• The many engineering innovations of the original Twin Towers including the slurry wall, tube frame construction, kangaroo cranes and sky lobbies. Plus, why the Towers collapsed on 9/11.
• Restoration and rebuilding around the perimeter of Ground Zero: Cass Gilbert’s 90 West Street, the World Financial Center and Winter Garden, Zuccotti Park, and St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church.

If you have questions about the above tour description, please email Doug Fox.

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Upcoming Tour Dates

Sunday, May 26, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Friday, May 31, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Sunday, June 9, 2013 at 11:00 AM

One-Hour 9/11 Memorial Tour Overview

Memorial Access: Access to the 9/11 Memorial is included as part of this tour. You do not need to pick-up access tickets for the 9/11 Memorial.

Tour meeting location: Northeast corner of Trinity Place and Cedar Street at the corner of Zuccotti Park. (Zuccotti Park is a plaza that takes up an entire block and includes rows of trees and benches). View Google Map.

Price: General Admission: $14 ($15.48 with service fee), 16 and younger: $10 ($11.34 with service fee).

Buy Tickets and View Calendar: Click this link to purchase tickets.

Photos: Tour leader Doug Fox brings an extensive collection of photos, illustrations and maps that highlight the events of 9/11, the 9/11 Memorial, the history of the World Trade Center and many other developments related to the tour’s contents.

Tour Highlights:

• The September 11, 2001 terrorist attack that toppled the iconic Twin Towers and killed almost 3,000 civilians and first responders.
• The 9/11 Memorial, Reflecting Absence, by architect Michael Arad and landscape architect Peter Walker. The 9/11 Memorial consists of two huge waterfalls placed in the footprints of the original Twin Towers. Each waterfall is surrounded by bronze panels that include the names of the almost 3,000 people who were killed on 9/11.
• The upcoming 9/11 Museum that houses important 9/11 artifacts including the Steel Tridents, the Last Column, the Survivor’s Staircase and the World Trade Center Cross. The 9/11 Museum, located below the 9/11 Memorial Plaza, will also offer in-depth profiles of all the victims of 9/11 and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, and will provide historical accounts of the events of 9/11.
• An introduction to One World Trade Center, now the tallest building in New York City, and the other new towers rising around the 9/11 Memorial. 1 World Trade Center (also called the Freedom Tower) will be completed by the beginning of 2014 and the observation deck will open in 2015.
• The World Trade Center Transportation Hub, designed by Santiago Calatrava, will provide access to the PATH trains located below the 9/11 Memorial and will link with all subways that pass through Lower Manhattan.
• The history, design and development of the original World Trade Center and its many innovative engineering features including the slurry wall, tube frame construction, kangaroo cranes and sky lobbies.

If you have questions about the above tour description, please email Doug Fox.

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Tour Overview

Tour duration: 2 hours.

Tour price: $20 ($21.69 with service fee).

Tour meeting location: Southwest corner of Broadway and Vesey Street (by St. Paul’s Chapel). Click here to view Google Map.

Tour Details: Please read important tour details below the schedule.

2013 Walking Tour Schedule

April
Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Sunday, April 7, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Friday, April 12, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Friday, April 26, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 11:00 AM

May
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Friday, May 10, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Sunday, May 12, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Friday, May 17, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Friday, May 24, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Sunday, May 26, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Friday, May 31, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Tour Details

IMPORTANT: Please note that you do not need to pick-up tickets for this tour. Just bring your printed receipt to the tour meeting location.

Tour meeting location: Southwest corner of Broadway and Vesey Street (by St. Paul’s Chapel). Click here to view Google Map.

Buying Tickets: It is a good idea to purchase your tickets online before the tour. You may purchase tickets onsite if tickets are available.

Memorial Access Included: Access to the 9/11 Memorial is included as part of this tour. You do not need to pick-up 9/11 Memorial passes.

Everything we wanted in a tour guide!
Doug was great all the way around. My girlfriend and I had considered going to see the memorial on our own and I am so glad that we chose against it. There is so much to learn and see that we would never have discovered without Doug. He knows the city and the memorial to a tee. It was a cold day on New Years Eve but he was in no rush at all and answered any question that we could throw at him. An extremely nice person — we cannot wait to go back and see more of the city on another tour!

9/11 Memorial and WTC Tour
I have been to the 9/11 memorial a number of times and thought this would be something different to try. I’m SO GLAD I did. Doug was very informative and there were many things he talked about and showed us that I never knew before. I recommend this tour to anyone. I’m also looking into his other tours and to see if I can schedule one or more of them.

Very informative 9/11 Memorial tour
We had a terrific experience with Doug. He possessed and demonstrated thorough history of both lower manhattan and 9/11. He made certain we all saw the various 9/11 memorials which have been built. Doug was also considerate of his group and was willing to adjust his tour due to the weather. All members of the tour arrived early so we were able to start on time. I would definitely use Doug as a guide again in the future.

Doug Fox 9/11 Memorial & World Trade Center Tour
Doug’s background knowledge, delivery and experience was excellent. I would thoroughly recommend Doug’s tour, to truly understand the events leading up to 9/11, the aftermath and the future.

Interesting and Informative
The tour was very interesting and informative. Doug Fox did a very articulate and organized presentation which included photographs of past conditions, previous proposals and current and proposed developments of the area. Mr. Fox demonstrated a very thorough and in depth knowledge of the history and politics surrounding the redevelopment of the area and the design of the new buildings and memorial. You will be able to circumvent the long lineup for unguided visits. Definitely carry a camera and wear comfortable shoes. Tour is approximately two hours but wont feel like it.

5 friends tour WTC
Doug met us exactly where he said he would. We had a 2 1/2 hr tour of the World Trade Center Memorial including the Firemen’s Memorial, the actual site of the memorial pools, Saint Paul’s Church, and the American Express Memorial (the end of the tour but definitely NOT to be missed). Doug was very informative and knowledgeable about the whole area. He was ready to answer any questions. The cost of the tour was very reasonable compared to others advertised. I would recommend Doug’s tour to everyone!!

Tour Guide Plus!
Doug was terrific! His presentation provoked lots of questions from the audience, and he didn’t disappoint us with his answers. His knowledge of the site history and the evolution of the design was extensive. After the tour, Doug stayed around to chat with people with lingering questions. Like all good tour guides, he was open to suggestions and seemed interested in further educating himself to perfect the tour. We traded book titles and other resources, and I intend on inviting Doug to lecture to a non-profit group of which I am a member, the Construction Specifications Institute. I recommend Doug to any person or group interested in getting a royal tour of the site.

Very Well Done
This was one the highlights of our trip. Doug Fox presented the facts very well. He was able the answer all of the groups question. I would highly recommend Doug for your 911 Memorial tour. I would recommend dress warm if your tours in November. Thanks Doug for your time and talent! Look forward to possible tours in the future.

Excellent
My wife and I decided to spend our Anniversary in the city. We had no regrets with our decision. Mr. Fox’s tour of the 9/11 site was informative, and never dull. His knowledge of all the tragedies and all that has been and will be done at the memorial site was remarkable and well presented. My wife and I will be returning in the near future with our children, and hopefully by able to enjoy the tour again, but maybe this time it can include the museum and the finished Path hub. Well done Mr. Fox!!!!!!!

A NYC Must
Doug is a NYC tour guide who is exceptionably knowledgeable about the city’s history and architectural past as well as the rebuilding process which he incorporates in the 9/11 Memorial and World Trade Center Walking Tour. We were able to ask questions along each segment of the route as he was not driven by a clock but rather a desire to share his superb knowledge with the group. Tour took about 3 1/2 hours, and proved to be a highly enlightening and enjoyable experience. I would highly recommend to others as it is a very comprehensive tour that leaves one with a greater understanding of the Memorial and New York City’s past, present, and future.

Very Insightful and inclusive NYC Architect Experience
I loved how Doug shared rich information about the New York City’s landscape and 9/11 Memorial landmark throughout the tour. He displayed pictures that made it easy for us to understand the scenes behind 9/11 Memorial and World Trade Center. As a New Yorker all my life, I have never felt so enriched with the wealth of knowledge on New York City’s landscape and architect before. It was definitely a pleasant and wonderful experience. I also loved how we skipped long lines of people before admitting to the 9/11 Memorial and World Trade Center. Overall, it was AWESOME!

Great Tour!
Doug gave a really interesting and informative tour and he catered it to our interests. He also allowed some quiet time so we could view the memorial. And he was very patient with those people that ask annoying questions!

New York in Focus
Just GO! Doug’s affability, knowledge and organization is a win-win-win! He brings a depth of understanding to the emotion-charged 9/11 sites’ architectural complexities which illuminate the past, the evolving present before us and the sights to behold in the future. I was particularly taken by the cross-city and trans-world connections that he made between the architectural projects in front of us, and how those related to other projects in various parts of the city or in other cities of the world. And this macro-knowledge contrasted with the micro-knowledge of the heating elements of the 9/11 Memorial or the technological marvels of the new glass curtain walls, gave a multiple shift of scale that brought the contrasts of our City into engaging focus. And all of this in the context of the feeling of going out for a walk with a good friend who just happens to know a lot about everything around us! I look forward to going out with him again and learning more!

Email Doug Fox: doug@worldtradecentertour.com
Phone: 917-226-6914

Private and Group Tours

Doug Fox’s 9/11 Memorial and World Trade Center Tour is available for:

• Families and friends who whish to have a private tour
• Travel and tour groups
• Schools and educational organizations
• Not-for-profit organizations
• Corporate groups

Tour Duration

Tours usually range from 1 to 2.5 hours.

Customization

For most groups the multi-topic, wide-ranging standard tour works well. It includes visits to the 9/11 Memorial and other sites visitors expect to see and learn about.

Tours can also be customized to meet your specific needs.

9/11 Memorial Access

All tours include a visit to the 9/11 Memorial. To ensure that your group can access the 9/11 Memorial on the date and time of your choice, it is a good idea to book your tour with as much lead time as possible. We will secure the passes for the 9/11 Memorial. There is no additional charge for the Memorial tickets.

Doug researched and conducts his 9/11 Memorial and World Trade Center tour. Public, private and group versions of this tour are available.

Doug also developed a similar tour for the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter (AIA NY). The AIA NY walking tour has a stronger architectural emphasis and participants can receive continuing education units. Click here for upcoming AIA NY 9/11 Memorial and World Trade Center Tours.

Additional tours: Doug conducts architectural boat tours around Manhattan with AIA NY. And he is a docent tour guide at the City Hall of New York City.

Doug Fox
World Trade Center Tour
Telephone: 917-226-6914
Email: doug@worldtradecentertour.com

Upcoming tours with AIA NY:

AIA NY 9/11 Memorial and World Trade Center tours for 2013 have not yet been scheduled.