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Secrets of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Walking Tour

Secrets of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Walking Tour

Overview

The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island have captured the imagination of thousands of visitors to NYC because of their significance as symbols of American freedom and opportunity. Discover the secrets of the origin, design, and construction of these iconic American destinations. Listen to the stories of immigrants who made their way through Ellis Island after a perilous and uncertain journey. Enjoy gorgeous and panoramic views of the Statue of Liberty and New York harbor before getting off at Liberty Island. Once on Liberty Island, enjoy outstanding views of NYC. Then, conclude your tour at Ellis Island.

City: New York City

Sat 26 Apr

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Starting at $79.00

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Sat 26 Apr

Starting at $79.00

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What's Included

Access to the grounds of Liberty Island and Ellis Island

Round trip ferry tickets to Liberty Island and Ellis Island

Guided tour of Liberty Island

Professional guide

Expert Local guide

Access to Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

What To Expect

Castle Clinton National Monument

For more than 200 years, The Battery has been an invaluable part of New York City’s history. Decades before Ellis Island was built or the Statue of Liberty gazed down at incoming boats, millions of newcomers arrived at The Battery from Europe and elsewhere.

Statue of Liberty

[Pedestal visit is not included] Its most notable feature is the Statue of Liberty, a large statue by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi that was dedicated in 1886.

Ellis Island

Ellis Island was the busiest immigrant inspection and processing station in the United States. After welcoming more than 12 million immigrants to our shores, Ellis Island is now a poetic symbol of the American Dream.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (96)

megancL2817VI

Mar 2025

I think the title of this tour is somewhat misleading. It is called “Secrets of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island,” but most of the information is available by reading the information available to all visitors on displays and plaques. I was hoping the tour would go deeper than easily available information, but it did not. Our tour guide was Charles. He knew all of the information he shared forward and backward. He was kind, professional, and spoke loudly so that I could even hear him easily over the rain. He did a great job, I was just hoping for more content.

764robynk

Mar 2025

Our tour was on one of our coldest days in NY. The blue skies belied the wind chill factor on the islands, which certainly adding to the tour's "atmosphere". Ben is an enthusiastic guide. His stories were interesting and interactive and there was plenty of time for photos. Recommended.

Irract

Mar 2025

Thanks Ben. Really interesting tour with interesting and curious information. We met at the Clinton house and went through Liberty Statue and Ellis Island