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Through the Immigrant's Eyes: Ellis Island Self-guided Tour

Summary Description

Explore the historic Ellis Island with a self-guided audio tour in English on the SmartGuide app. Use GPS to navigate, listen offline, and uncover powerful stories of immigration and new beginnings at your own pace.


Highlights
  • Ferry Landing
  • Ellis Island gardens & landscaping
  • National Museum of Immigration
  • Ferry Landing
  • Ellis Island gardens & landscaping
  • National Museum of Immigration
Description

Welcome to Ellis Island, one of the most iconic landmarks in American history and a powerful symbol of the nation’s immigrant roots. Ellis Island represents an important part of American history, culture, and identity. This island was a new beginning for all those who passed through it, redirecting their lives through processing and inspection. From 1892 to 1954, over 12 million people passed through this island, seeking freedom, opportunity, and a new beginning in the United States. Today, Ellis Island stands as a monument to those journeys and a reminder of the nation’s complex and evolving identity. With the app's GPS and map, you can freely navigate, pause, or replay sections to immerse yourself in the stories and historical significance of the island. This is a digital audio guide available on the SmartGuide app. GPS-based audio plays automatically, even offline. Install SmartGuide on Android or iOS.

Included / Excluded
  • Unlocked SmartGuide Premium until end of 2025
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Free mobile application
  • Unlocked SmartGuide Premium until end of 2025
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Free mobile application
  • Ticket is not included
  • Transportation is not provided
  • Smartphone and/or headphones is not provided
  • Food & drink is not provided
  • Ticket is not included
  • Transportation is not provided
  • Smartphone and/or headphones is not provided
  • Food & drink is not provided
Start / End Locations
Commentary

Audio : English

Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • This product DOES NOT INCLUDE THE ENTRANCE TICKET
  • This is a SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOUR
  • Check the opening hours of the sites for the day of your visit
Know Before You Go
  • Starting point: Ferry Landing, Battery Park, New York, NY 10004, USA
  • End point: American Immigrant Wall of Honor, Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, New York, NY 10004, USA
  • Total tour duration: 30 - 45 min
Cancellation

No cancellation

Options and Pricing

Standard

Standard RETAIL PRICE
Adult (18 - 80 years) €12.00
Terms and Conditions

https://www.smartguide.app/terms-for-users

Additional Information

This product activates the premium self-guided tour content on the SmartGuide app. Save the tour content offline before your visit so you can use it without data on-site.

Redemption Information

Tickets will be held at the box office

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Basic Information
  • Duration: 30 minutes - 45 minutes
  • Trip difficulty: Easy
  • Currency: EUR
  • Language: English
  • Timezone: America/New_York
  • Category: Walking & Bike Tours
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