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

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

Overview

The Statue of Liberty is a verifiable American icon and a must-do on anyone's New York bucket list. This flexible tour offers two convenient options for visiting Lady Liberty with expert insights so you can choose whichever best fits your travel plans and preferences. If you're short on time, the two-hour Statue of Liberty Express Tour option offers an introduction to the legendary lady from an expert guide in Battery Park followed by a ferry ride and guided tour of Liberty Island. Choose the four-hour option for a more in-depth visit with your guide including the Statue of Liberty Museum and Ellis Island.

City: New York City

Sun 11 May

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Starting at $59.00

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Sun 11 May

Starting at $59.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

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

Local English-speaking guide

Official audio guide on Ellis Island

Expertly guided walking tour

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

Additional Info

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
The tour is in English.
Only the earliest booking time has access to the first ferry.
This tour does not include access to the Statue of Liberty's Crown and Pedestal
Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
We are able to accomodate guests with mobility impairment or wheelcharis, please make sure to email our Guest Experience team at the time of your booking for proper arrangements.

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 ferry and set 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. If you choose the two-hour Statue of Liberty Express Tour option, your guided tour ends here. Opt to explore the Statue of Liberty Museum and Ellis Island on your own or board the return ferry back with your guide.

Ellis Island Immigration Museum

If you choose the four-four Fully Guided Statue of Liberty Tour with Ellis Island option, board the ferry for a short 10 minute boat ride to Ellis Island. 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.

Battery Park

Enjoy free time on Ellis Island or join your guide on the ferry back to Battery Park, taking one last look of Lady Liberty from the water.

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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 (1000)

thomas_h

Mar 2022

The lady who meet us at the beginning was great. Then our guide got there and just talked mostly about things I did not think went with the tour. It was a very chilly day and he stand in the wind even when more then one person ask if we could go in the museum. There was not enough time to go thru the liberty museum. If fact we were so disappointed that we left the tour half way thru.

Response from Host

Mar 2022

Dear Thomas_h, Thank you for reaching out to us. We rely on our guests' direct experience to always monitor our services, so we are truly grateful for their comments, especially negative ones, as they give us the opportunity to improve. First of all, we are very happy you found the girl at check in to be great, but also very disappointed you could not say the same about the guide. We always suggest our guides find a comfortable spot for their explanations, and apologise if it was not the case on the day of your tour. We are also sorry to hear there was not enough time to go to the Museum, as that should not be the case, so I will make sure to investigate the matter closely, to make sure it does not happen again. On that note, we would really appreciate it if you could send us any additional information at [email protected]. We are extremely sorry you did not enjoy your tour, especially since this was your first and only experience with us. That' why we hope that if you ever find yourself in any other city we serve, you will give us another chance. All our best,

Marlene_P

Mar 2022

We had so much fun going on to both islands, Daniyel made each part of the trip very memorable!! We enjoyed our tourist very much :))

Christopher D

Mar 2022

Rob was certainly a knowledgeable tour guide. He knew his subject matter but, the social and political commentary was not exactly appropriate for the occasion. Rob in no way was offensive but his personal views overshadowed our tour from the beginning. In fact, we got more social commentary than we did history of the two sites. Until we lobbed simple probing historical based questions about the sites (that he did and could easily answer) we didn’t hear much about the actual structures, the architecture, those who built the sites or what was housed in them (collections). What Rob did do well is share lots of personal family experiences about living in Brooklyn and his families immigration to the US in a twenty minute dissertation on Southern Sicily. I would certainly recommend the tour - - site wise - - but would have enjoyed getting to know Rob in another setting as he’s a really nice guy.

Response from Host

Mar 2022

Dear Christopher D, Thank you for booking with us and taking the time to post such a detailed account about your experience on our Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour with Rob. We are very happy you enjoyed your time together and thought he was both very knowledgeable and a really nice guy. At the same time though, we are also disappointed to hear you felt his personal views overshadowed the tour and that you received more social commentary than history. Although it is true social commentary in this case can put the historical context into perspective, it should never overshadow it, and we will make sure to address this with Rob. We strive to provide only the best possible experiences to our guests and consider their comments the best way to improve, so thank you for reaching out to us. We hope that your time in NY was lovely and that if you ever travel to any other destination we serve, you will give us another try! All our best,