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Experience New York’s most iconic landmarks in one seamless day. Start with a guided visit to the Statue of Liberty, then continue exploring Lower Manhattan with the option to include timed tickets to the 9/11 Museum and One World Observatory — all arranged in one easy booking.
Meet your licensed NYC guide in Battery Park and board the ferry with reserved round-trip tickets included. Cruise across New York Harbor, walk Liberty Island, hear the story of Lady Liberty, and explore the Statue of Liberty Museum at your own pace. Your ferry ticket also allows you to visit Ellis Island independently.
If selected, enjoy timed afternoon entry to the 9/11 Museum and/or One World Observatory.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your tour guide in front of Starbucks Coffee located on the corner of Pearl Street and State Street.
Guided portion of this tour ends at Statue of Liberty Museum at Liberty Island. You will have an option to discover the museum on your own, visit Ellis Island, and 9/11 Museum with One World Observatory depending on the option you have selected.
Itinerary
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1Castle Clinton National Monument
Walk through Battery Park past the historic Castle Clinton, a 19th-century fortification that once defended New York Harbor and later served as the city's main immigration processing station before Ellis Island. A great first taste of the history that defines Lower Manhattan.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Statue of Liberty
Board your reserved ferry at Whitehall Terminal and cruise across New York Harbor. Your guide provides live narration as the Manhattan skyline fades behind you and the Statue of Liberty comes into full view ahead.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Liberty Island
Step ashore and explore the grounds of Liberty Island with your expert guide. Learn the fascinating story behind one of the world's most recognized monuments — its design, its symbolism, and its meaning to millions of people who have called America home.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Statue of Liberty Museum
Explore the Statue of Liberty Museum at your own pace. Come face to face with the original torch and discover immersive exhibits that bring the full story of Lady Liberty to life.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Ellis Island
Hop the ferry to Ellis Island, the gateway through which over 12 million immigrants passed in search of a better life. Walk the same halls they walked and explore one of America's most powerful and personal museums.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
6The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
If you booked an option with 9/11 Museum access, you will make your way independently to the 9/11 Memorial Museum after returning to Manhattan. Descend below the memorial plaza and into one of the world's most extraordinary and moving museum experiences, built on the very ground where history changed forever.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
7One World Observatory
If option with One World Access is selected, you will rise to the top of the Western Hemisphere's tallest building and take in breathtaking 360-degree views of New York City from 1,776 feet above the ground — a fitting and unforgettable way to end your day in Downtown Manhattan.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start 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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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