Historic Tour of North Shore Staten Island

Overview

A trip to Staten Island offers a uniquely different New York Experience and little known treasures for the discerning traveler. On this 3-hour tour of North Shore Staten Island visit local attractions and take-in postcard-worthy views of the Manhattan skyline.

City: New York City

Sun 22 Dec

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Starting at $180.00

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Sun 22 Dec

Starting at $180.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Local guide

Private tour

Snacks

Driver

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required. Discounts available for the third and fourth person.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

What To Expect

Alice Austen House Museum & Garden

Make your way to the St. George Ferry Terminal in Staten Island—if you’re traveling from Manhattan, the ferry ride itself is a highlight, passing between Governor’s Island and the Statue of Liberty, with perfect views of Manhattan and Brooklyn. A tour guide will meet you at the ferry terminal, and together you’ll create the perfect path through North Shore Staten Island. Visit Fort Wadsworth, a former military installation which once guarded the narrows of New York Bay, explore Italian-American heritage and culture at the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum, or learn about one of America’s earliest female photographers in the Alice Austen House. Continue to Snug Harbor Cultural Center and the Chinese Scholar’s Garden, then get a glimpse of the local creative scene in a series of art galleries. Visit the 9/11 Firefighters’ Memorial, or see the exhibits in the Staten Island Museum, a general-interest landmark that's known locally as a ‘mini Smithsonian.’ Shop the Empire Outlets, then get views of the Manhattan skyline from Lighthouse Point. This tour is available for groups of 4 people or more: tailor it to your interests, or simply ask the guide for a ‘best-of’ tour of the North Shore. End your Staten Island tour where you began, at the St. George Ferry Terminal.

Snug Harbor Cultural Center

Once home to retired seaman, this triple historic landmark is now a cultural center and botanic gardens

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Grotto

One of the most revered of grottos in the United States, this shrine honors the patron saint of the Italian immigrants who settled in the Rosebank community.

Fort Wadsworth - Gateway National Recreation Area

Fort Tompkins and Battery Weed overlook New York Harbor as they have for more than 100 years.

Postcards-The The Staten Island September 11 Memorial

Staten Island pays tribute to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 in this stirring memorial overlooking the site where once the Twin Towers stood.

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Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews (1)

Mich0528

Jun 2019

My parents, husband, and I took the two hour private walking tour of the north shore of Staten Island with our guide, Claudia. It was a beautiful day and Claudia took us around the ferry area and a big circle around the major areas of that part of the island. She knew up to date information about happenings in the area and also the historical comings and goings of Staten Island. She was an educated and wonderful guide.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Your positive comments are much appreciated. I hope that you return to the Island to visit some more of our treasures.