Choose Your Access Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Small-Group Tour in New York City booking from $47.88

Choose Your Access Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Small-Group Tour

Overview

Visit two of New York's most historic attractions on this 4-hour tour of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Enjoy priority boarding on the ferry to Liberty Island and — together with you small group and guide, explore Liberty Island and get a a spectacular view of NYC. Then, visit Ellis Island, where you’ll learn about the vast immigration that took place here between 1892 and 1954.

On this tour you purchase your own ticket, giving you the opportunity to gain access to the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty, something no tour company can provide.

City: New York City

Tue 01 Jul

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What's Included

Expertise of a knowledgeable guide

Guided Tour of Ellis Island Grounds

Guided Tour of Battery Park

Guided Tour of Liberty Island

Small group tour

Ability to choose access to Statue of Liberty Pedestal

Additional Info

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
The guided portion of the tour is 3.5-4 hours (subject to ferry schedule). However, to fully experience Ellis Island, it is recommended that you spend an additional hour on the island afterward
Food and drink is available for purchase on the Statue Ferry, Liberty Island, and Ellis Island
Involves a moderate amount of walking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
If canceled because of dangerous weather, you will be given the option of an alternative tour date or full refund
Photography is allowed on the tour; monopods and tripods are not
No weapons of any kind (e.g. pocket knives, pepper spray, Swiss Army knives, etc.) are allowed at the Statue of Liberty. Please leave these items at home
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the tour's designated start time. The tour departs promptly and no refunds will be given for guests who miss the tour due to being late
Once the tour begins, if you make the decision to not follow the guide or their instructions, we cannot guarantee we can reunite you with the group.
This tour is not wheelchair accessible
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age.
DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE TOUR IF YOU ARE LATE WE WILL MOST LIKELY NOT BE ABLE TO CATCH YOU UP WITH THE GROUP.
Your ferry ticket is NOT included with the price of the tour. You will be sent instructions on how to do this.

What To Expect

Ellis Island Immigration Museum

Explore Ellis Island's role in immigration history.

Ellis Island

Main immigration processing center for the US from 1892-1924

Battery Park

Historic Battery Park

Castle Clinton National Monument

Former fort with a colorful history

Statue of Liberty

The famous Statue of Liberty, symbol of hope and freedom

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (337)

Amy_S

Jun 2021

Our Guide was very knowledgeable and the experience great. I didn’t realize some of the facts she shared and made it interesting.

174jennik

Jun 2021

We loved this trip! Sam was an excellent guide. I think my only suggestion would be a clearer description of where to meet in the morning. Other than that everything was fantastic and we are happy we booked the tour!

seetheWow

Jun 2021

Our guide was James. He is very knowledgable and answered questions. He has a good sense of humor (this is important in my opinion as it greatly enhances the experience). We started at the brick building inside the Castle Clinton at the battery park. James had a flag from the tour company, making it easier to locate him at every location. We did quick introductions as others arrived. He explained the history and significance of Liberty island, the statue itself and Ellis island (later on that island). He pointed to the places where the best pictures would be taken from. He even took our pictures. From Liberty island, we proceeded to Ellis island on the next ferry. On Ellis island, after the history and details were shared, he left us to explore it on our own. This makes sense because different people may want to spend different amounts of time there. The guide cannot wait in case people start looking for their ancestors’ names for hours. James did give us clear instructions about boarding the next ferry back to New York City (Battery Park). Ferries arrive there every 20 - 25 minutes. So, it was easy to return to NYC. Overall, it was a good tour, well worth it. Note: the cafe on Liberty island had a long line and was crowded. However, the cafe on Ellis island had a shorter line. Eating at an outside bench on Ellis Island with a nice view was another good experience.

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