Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island - Exclusive Guided Tour
At a glance
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island - Exclusive Guided Tour is a 3h private experience in New York City, United States, operated by Babylon Tours New York City. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 44 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $165.50 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR, PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE, All Fees and Taxes.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 7 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Explore these New York landmarks on a 3 hour exclusive guided tour, for a walk through time when America embraced immigration more than ever. Follow in the footsteps of over 12 million foreigners seeking roads paved with gold in the New World on this tour of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
What's included
What's included
- PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR
- PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE
- All Fees and Taxes
- FERRY TRANSPORTATION TO ELLIS ISLAND & STATUE OF LIBERTY
Not included
- Lunch
- Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)
- Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
- GUIDING IS NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE ELLIS ISLAND IMMIGRATION MUSEUM, THE VISIT IS SELF-GUIDED
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 10m
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.
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Stop 2 · 10m
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.
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Stop 3 · 10m
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.
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Stop 4 · 10m
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.
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Stop 5 · 1h
You will make your way to Liberty Island, located just off the southern tip of Manhattan Island. Here you will see the infamous Statue of Liberty, the highlight of your trip. You will learn all about her history and how she came to be on the island.
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Stop 6 · 1h
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.
*Ellis Island Immigration Museum is unguided*
Guiding is not permitted inside the museum, but your guide will share all the information with you before you enter. -
Stop 7 · 10m
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.
Meeting point
Meet at the Bronze statue ‘the immigrants’ (Luis Sanguino) in battery park, just southeast of castle Clinton
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island - Exclusive Guided Tour take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $165.50 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR; PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE; All Fees and Taxes; FERRY TRANSPORTATION TO ELLIS ISLAND & STATUE OF LIBERTY.
Where does it start?
Meet at the Bronze statue ‘the immigrants’ (Luis Sanguino) in battery park, just southeast of castle Clinton
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 44 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in New York City.
