Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island - Guided Tour - Private
About this activity
Explore Liberty Island and Ellis Island with an expert guide. Ferry travel is included; the Ellis Island Immigration Museum is self-guided. This 3-hour private tour with a guide dedicated to your party of up to 8.
Highlights
- Private guided tour—just your group and an expert
- Ferry ride with stunning Manhattan skyline views
- Explore Liberty Island and see the Statue up close
- Discover Ellis Island's moving immigrant stories
- Visit the iconic Ellis Island Immigration Museum
Full description
Explore two defining landmarks of American immigration on a private 3-hour Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour with an expert guide dedicated to your party of up to 8. Begin in Battery Park at historic Castle Clinton, then board the included ferry for panoramic views of New York Harbor, Lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge. On Liberty Island, stand beneath Lady Liberty while discovering how the 1886 gift from France was designed, built and transformed into a worldwide symbol of freedom and hope. Continue to Ellis Island, where more than 12 million immigrants were processed, and see the American Immigrant Wall of Honor. Ferry travel and private guiding on Liberty Island are included. Guiding is not permitted inside the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, so that portion is self-guided. Food and drinks, hotel pickup and drop-off, gratuities, and luggage or coat storage are not included.
Included / Excluded
- Expert private guide for up to 8 guests
- Round-trip ferry tickets to Liberty & Ellis Islands
- Guided walking tour of Liberty Island and Statue of Liberty grounds
- Food and drinks
- Hotel transfers
- Gratuities
- Luggage or coat storage
- Guided visit inside the Ellis Island Immigration Museum
Itinerary
The Immigrants statue, Battery Park
Meet beside the Immigrants statue, then see Battery Park and Castle Clinton before ferry security and boarding.
Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island
Ride the included ferry across New York Harbor. On Liberty Island, see the Statue of Liberty and learn its history with your guide; pedestal and crown access are not included.
Meeting point
Start Location
The Immigrants statue, Battery Park
The Battery, New York, NY 10004, USA
Meet your guide 10 minutes before the tour by the bronze Immigrants statue by Luis Sanguino, southeast of Castle Clinton in Battery Park.
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Know before you book
- FareHarbor lists this private tour as wheelchair-friendly.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- No storage for luggage or coats; pack lightly
- Contact Babylon in advance to discuss the ferry and route.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Bring weather-appropriate clothing
- Carry water and snacks; no food/drink provided
- Arrive 10 minutes early at the Immigrants bronze statue southeast of Castle Clinton in Battery Park
- Bring an ID or a photo of an ID showing age
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
Reviews
Absolutely amazing. Best guide EVER! From start to finish so much to see and learn. Our guide was a wealth of knowledge
Sergio es un excelente guía, conoce muy bien tema y es muy amable
Excellent guide. Knowledgeable about art history and chose prominent and interesting works to highlight in the tour.