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

Tue 24 Dec

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $69.00

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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)

Juliann_G

Nov 2022

Cherie was a great tour guide! Learned a ton. Highly recommend this tour as an option when planning to visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis island.

Terri_L

Nov 2022

Rob the guide was very knowledgeable and interesting. However Viator let me down by offering a 'first in the island' (and more expensive) ticket but that tour was non existent. The tour was supposed to start at 8-15 and I was asked to arrive at 8. Then I received an email saying arrive by 7-45 as had other guests and 4 were asked to arrive by 7-30am. It was a bitterly cold day and the check in guide didn't arrive till 8-10 followed by the tour guide at 8-15 and neither knew anything about an earlier meeting time. The first boat is not until 9 anyway so Viator sold me something that did not exist. Once started the tour was great but Viator spoiled it from the start by making me stand around in the cold for almost an hour.

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Hello Terri_L, Thank you so much for your honest feedback! I can see we advised you to arrive for your tour at 8:15 am to which you agreed. I am concerned that you received a secondary email with an earlier start time (not from us, Walks.) We are looking into this matter with Viator to ensure this will not happen again. If you have any other feedback, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at [email protected]. Kind regards, Iryna

Jessica_A

Nov 2022

From the time of booking to morning of, our tour time changed 45 minutes which caused us to miss the entire tour.

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

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