Early Access: First on the Island Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island in New York City booking from $69.00

Early Access: First on the Island Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

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Early Access Morning Tour
Avoid the crowds by joining the only tour operator with access to guaranteed tickets on the first ferry of the day to Liberty Island.

Afternoon Tour
Visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island in the afternoon with a knowledgeable guide.

City: New York City

Wed 25 Dec

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Wed 25 Dec

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What's Included

Expertly guided walking tour

Official audio guide on Ellis Island

Local English-speaking guide

First Guaranteed Access (8:30am departure only summer/9am departure only winter)

Pre-reserved ticket to Ellis Island (includes Ellis Island museum)

Pre-reserved ticket to Statue of Liberty Island (exterior access)

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is conducted in English only.
This is a walking tour. While there are stops along the way, guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
You are required to go through airport-style security on this tour. No luggage, weapons, or food (except for water in a clear container) is allowed. Confiscated items will not be returned.
Please Note: only the earliest booking time has access to the first ferry
Due to circumstances beyond our control, sites may occasionally close. We make every effort to stay as close to the advertised itinerary as possible but substitutions/omissions may be necessary.
Upon arrival at Liberty Island bags and backpacks must be stored in a locker..
This tour does not include access to the Statue of Liberty's Crown.
The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the tour start time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows after tour commencement or departure.
Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

What To Expect

Battery Park

Begin your day at The Battery (formerly known as Battery Park). This historical landmark is the gateway between lower Manhattan and the small island in the midst of New York Bay - and of course, Lady Liberty

Castle Clinton National Monument

Pause at Castle Clinton, a national monument and for your guide to lay the context of your tour ahead

Liberty Island

Board the earliest ferry in the morning to avoid the afternoon crowds. Sail through the open waters and take in the incredible views of New York Bay as you head for Liberty Island with your local tour guide

Statue of Liberty

Delve deep into the story of how Lady Liberty started in France and came to America. As you tour the island, your expert guide shares incredible historical facts of this greatest of American icons. Wander through the Statue of Liberty Museum and stand mere feet from Lady Liberty’s original torch!

Ellis Island Immigration Museum

Head to Ellis Island to discover the stories of the millions of immigrants who journeyed through this historic site. Wander at your leisure with the award-winning Audio Guide (included). You can peruse the museum, dive into your own family history, or enjoy a bite at the Island’s popular cafeteria. You are also welcome to return on the ferry with your guide.

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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 (927)

Jennifer S

Jul 2016

We did not rate this tour in terms of content or value for money. It was difficult to locate our guide at the meeting point she had no badge or other means of identification that I could see. She did not make any effort to locate us, although we were on her list. It is billed as early access to avoid the crowds, yet we stood on the quayside with out guide talking while several Statue Cruises ferries loaded up and departed. Since the early access was the main reason for paying the extra money, I found this really irritating. While our guide was pleasant enough, she came over as being inexperienced and it wasn't easy at times to locate her. It became clear to us before long that moving with this group was going to take too long and sadly our guide was not sufficiently entertaining to make us want to remain with the tour so, having advised her, we continued alone and enjoyed it much better from that point. We used audio guides at Ellis Island and these were very good. They are also available at the Statue of Liberty. I would say to anyone wanting to avoid crowds on a July trip, just book directly with Statue Cruises turn up first thing, and save yourself 40 a head. We are a family of four, there was no reduction for teens, so this tour was rather an expensive mistake for us. There are plenty of other things we could have spent that 120 on in New York.

Nicole_G

Jul 2016

Good value, informative tour. I come to NYC frequently but hadn't been to the Statue since I was in elementary school. This tour was well run, had a visible meeting spot, and was a highlight of our trip. Uncle Jeffrey is a kind, entertaining soul who represents so much of NYC - a place where you can follow your dreams and connect with people from all over the world. He was knowledgeable and passionate about the statute and her history.

Patricia K

Jul 2016

We enjoyed the tour very much. It started in time, we were a group of twenty - good to manage and ahead of the crowd. Our tour guide Allison made it a great experience for us.

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