Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Make the most of New York City with a private guided tour of the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island. Experience this American icon of freedom and immigration. Have a fun and stress free visit.
Access to the museum on Ellis Island
Professional guide
Access to the new museum on Liberty Island
Round-Trip ferry ticket to Liberty and Ellis Island
Gratuities
Crown and Pedestal access at the Statue of Liberty
Departure Point
New York, NY 10004, USA
Please meet your guide on the steps outside of Castle Clinton's North Entrance (the far side from the water).
The tour guide will be there 15 minutes before the tour starts and will be wearing an orange hat AND/OR a blue shirt or jacket.
Return Details
Ellis Island, United States
The tour will end on Ellis Island. You can choose to stay there longer and explore on your own or take the first ferry back to Battery Park.
Battery Park, New York City, New York, United States Meet your guide here and get a brief introduction to Battery Park before heading to the ferries. 15 minutes
Manhattan Skyline, New York City, New York, United States Take in the amazing views of New York city on the ferry ride to the islands. 15 minutes
Statue of Liberty, New York City, New York, United States Visit this powerful symbol of freedom with your own private guide! 120 minutes
Ellis Island, New York City, New York, United States Walk in the footsteps and hear the stories of millions of immigrants on a guided tour of Ellis Island. 60 minutes
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
The activity runs regardless of weather conditions. In the rare situation where the seller is forced to cancel the event, ticket-holders will be allowed to reschedule to another time (subject to availability) or be offered a refund
Dress appropriately for the weather. Downtown Manhattan is particularly windy
Security screenings will take place prior to entering the ferry and pedestal at the statue. The Statue of Liberty is managed by the United States Park Police and visitors to the park are required to undergo airport-style security screenings. All persons and property are subject to search.
Prohibited items: any weapons (self-defense or otherwise), locking blades, tools of any kind, large non-folding umbrellas, tripods, laptops, tablet keyboards, luggage, coolers, drones, basketballs, sewing kits, lighter fluid, and anything propelled by aerosol.
Backpacks, strollers, large items, & food and beverages must be checked into lockers on Liberty Island prior to entering the statue pedestal. These lockers are available for $0.25 per locker. This fee is NOT included in the tour price.
All tour operations adhere to local health and safety regulations. Proof of vaccination is no longer required as part of New York State’s “Key to New York” entrance guidelines for sites involving indoor admission. Local and venue mandates are subject to change without notice.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Delia_M
23 Sep 2023
Guide had photo album showing supplemental information about Lady Liberty.
Interesting facts about immigration and Ellis Island, as well as the Wall of immigrants.
kristinagM633XF
13 Sep 2023
My tour guide Tony Di Sante was very friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, and fun.! Must book. You’ll definitely learn all the stuff you didn’t know you with Tony!
Happiness25089125322
07 Sep 2023
Joseph is the best guide! We are grateful for this informative and entertaining excursion to the Statue of Liberty.
This tour in
New York
is organized by
ExperienceFirst
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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