Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island: Private Half-Day Guided Tour

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3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

You will begin your tour at Castle Clinton, a former Fort in Battery Park, where you will board the ferry to the famous Liberty Island. Along the way, you will learn about the remarkable history of the Statue of Liberty, as well as its significance to modern America. From here, you will also be able to enjoy a breathtaking view over the Manhattan skylines and harbour.

Boarding at Liberty Island, you will hear all about the fascinating history of the Liberty figure, and how this 100th birthday gift to America from France was shipped from Paris to New York, and finally unveiled after 10 years of construction in 1886.

At Ellis Island, you will discover the many extraordinary stories of families journeying to New York City since the earliest days of the United States' founding.

You will be able to grab a bite to eat on the island, or alternatively, you may purchase some snacks on the ferry back to Manhattan.

What's Included

A professional tour guide for your own private group
Statue of Liberty Museum on Liberty Island
Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
Immigration Museum access at Ellis Island
Roundtrip ferry tickets to Liberty and Ellis Islands
Food and drink
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pickup/drop-off, we recommend a meeting point
Other cost of transportation on the day (if required)
Tickets to the Pedestal/Crown

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you at the base of the flagpole inside Castle Clinton National Monument, Battery Park, New York, NY 10004, United States.

End point

Finish point will be close to public transport and taxi links within New York City, and the guide will assist you on your journey.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Liberty Island

    Visit Liberty Island and Ellis Island in just 3.5 hours, with tickets included. Enjoy booked priority entry into the Liberty Island Ferry Screening Facility Queue in Battery Park, and sit back and relax as your local guide expertly navigates you between the islands’ must-see sights and best photo opportunities.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Ellis Island

    Explore Ellis Island and the story of US immigration. Here, you will end your tour, where your tour guide will give you the option to return with him/her to Battery Park or to stay longer on the island and take the 15-min Ferry back to Battery park at a later time.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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