Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour: All Options
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Delve into the stories of immigrants with ExperienceFirst’s knowledgeable local guides to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Choose a tour duration that suits you, whether a comprehensive guided tour of both landmarks or quicker options for specific islands.
Enjoy hassle-free access with included round-trip ferry tickets and museum admission, all starting at the historic Castle Clinton in Battery Park.
Price
From 62.00 €
Languages
English
Duration
3 hours
Cancellation policy
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of the experience.
Description
Hear the stories of immigrants who passed through Ellis Island and learn about the creation and symbolism of the Statue of Liberty.
On this guided tour, your expert New Yorker will get your reserve-line ferry tickets and ride with you to Liberty Island and afterward, if you select our Comprehensive Tour, to Ellis Island for a tour of the landmarks around the island, such as the wall of honour. Once the tour ends, the exploration doesnt stop there as you can continue inside the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration to explore its multiple floors at your own pace. An audio guide is included to help. Youll also have time to visit the Statue of Liberty Museum as your guide prepares you for what youll see inside.
Our Liberty Express option offers a 2 hour guided tour across the water, and on Liberty Island, where youll learn all about the Statue of Liberty and our expert guide will also give you facts and tips if you wanted to visit the museum on your own after the tour.
What's included?
Included
- History of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island from an expert New Yorker
- Comprehensive Tour only - Guided tour of Ellis Island including the American Immigrant Wall of Honor
- Guided tour of Liberty Island
- Roundtrip reserve-line ferry tickets with stunning views of the NYC skyline
- Visit the Statue of Liberty Museum - learn how this sculpture became such an icon - self-guided
- Comprehensive Tour only - Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, audio guide included
Not included
- Lockers for large items on Liberty Island (available for $0.25)
- Crown and Pedestal (base) access at the Statue of Liberty, entry not included
- Statue of Liberty Museum & Ellis Island National Museum are not guided as tour guides not permitted
Instructions
More info here httpswww.exp1.comnew-york-tourswelcome-statue
Please meet your guide on the 3 steps outside of Castle Clintons North Entrance. This is the entrance on facing the Manhattan buildings. Castle Clinton is inside Battery Park.
Your guide will have your tickets. Just tell the guide your name.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour. The tour departs promptly and if late, you will NOT be able to catch up and will miss the tour. There are no refunds for missing the tour.
Security screening will take place prior to entering the ferry. Visitors to the park are required to undergo airport-style security screening.
DRIVINGPARKING - There is no on-site parking. Parking can be difficult. Please plan ahead to find an available garage that is close to the meeting location. Allocate additional time to find parking space and walking to the meeting location. We recommend taking public transport.
TAXI - Tell the taxi Battery Park. That will get you close to the meeting location. From there, you can walk south to Castle Clinton, which is the round brick building. Our staff will be OUTSIDE of the building.
IMPORTANT
Tour end points vary depending on which tour option you choose.
The 4 Hour Comprehensive Tour includes a tour of Ellis Island and the tour finishes on Ellis Island.
The Express Tour doesnt include Ellis Island and the tour will finish at Liberty Island.
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour. The tour departs promptly and if late, you will NOT be able to catch up and will miss the tour. There are no refunds for missing the tour.
- Please note the earliest time tour will have the least wait. Later tours will encounter longer wait times.
- Your ferry ticket includes access to both islands, although for afternoon tours, there may not be enough time to visit Ellis Island.
- Food available for purchase on the ferry, at the Statue of Liberty, and on Ellis Island
- Operates in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately.
- Security screening will take place prior to entering the ferry. Visitors to the park are required to undergo airport-style security screening.
- Photographs are permitted, but tripods and monopods are prohibited.
- Children 3 and under free with paid adult ticket.
- Guides are wearing orange hats ANDOR blue shirts or jackets.
- Pedestal and crown access are not included in your tour. Guided tours are not allowed in the pedestal or crown at the Statue of Liberty
- One per booking
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour: All Options
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