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Take your family on a 3-hour private guided tour of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, exploring these iconic landmarks and the inspiring stories of over 12 million immigrants who sought a new life in America. Perfect for kids and teens, this journey through history is engaging, educational, and full of fascinating tales about the New World.
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Meeting and pickup
Meet at the Bronze statue ‘the immigrants’ (Luis Sanguino) in battery park, just southeast of castle Clinton
Itinerary
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1Battery Park
You will begin your tour at Battery Park, a public park located at the southern tip of Manhattan Island. Here, you will briefly see the attractions and monuments that the park contains and learn all about its history as one of the oldest parts of Manhattan.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Castle Clinton National Monument
Before making your way to Liberty Island, you will learn about Castle Clinton, a landmark representing not only the city’s growth but the growth of the nation. Built from 1808 to 1811, it was the first U.S immigration station where more than 8 million people arrived in the United States between 1855 to 1890.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3SeaGlass Carousel
You will also pass the Seaglass Carousel, a fish-themed carousel that represents a symbol of recovery in the area, which suffered damage from Hurricane Sandy in 2012. You will be able to appreciate the carousel’s design, as design along with construction took nearly a decade.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4New York Harbor
From here, you will board the ferry at the New York Harbour, part of the port of the New York. Lying at the mouth of the Hudson river, it is one of the largest natural harbours in the world.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Statue of Liberty
“Take your family on a journey through history with this engaging 3-hour tour of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Perfect for kids and teens, this private experience explores the stories of immigrants who shaped America. Start at Battery Park, visit Liberty Island to learn about Lady Liberty, and explore Ellis Island’s immigration history, ending at the Wall of Honor to search for your family’s name. Fun, educational, and interactive, this tour brings history to life for all ages!”
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
6Ellis Island
Next you will visit Ellis Island, an island that contains a museum and former immigration inspection centre. It was the nation’s busiest immigration inspection station from 1892 to 1954.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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During your time on Ellis Island you will see the American Immigrant Wall of Honour, a permanent exhibit of individual or family names. It is the only place in the U.S where an individual can honour his or her family heritage at a National Monument.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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