Private Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour
Description
Experience the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island with ExperienceFirst, guided by a local expert. This private tour offers a personalized exploration of these iconic New York City landmarks. Your visit includes a ferry ride, along with all necessary entrance fees. Delve into the rich history of Lady Liberty at the Statue of Liberty National Monument. Gain unique insights and a deeper connection to these significant sites through the expertise of your private guide.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meet your guide here and get a brief introduction to Battery Park before heading to the ferries.
Take in the amazing views of New York city on the ferry ride to the islands.
Visit this powerful symbol of freedom with your own private guide!
Walk in the footsteps and hear the stories of millions of immigrants on a guided tour of Ellis Island.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- The activity runs regardless of weather conditions. In the rare situation where the seller is forced to cancel the event, ticket-holders will be allowed to reschedule to another time (subject to availability) or be offered a refund
- Dress appropriately for the weather. Downtown Manhattan is particularly windy
- Security screenings will take place prior to entering the ferry and pedestal at the statue. The Statue of Liberty is managed by the United States Park Police and visitors to the park are required to undergo airport-style security screenings. All persons and property are subject to search.
- Prohibited items: any weapons (self-defense or otherwise), locking blades, tools of any kind, large non-folding umbrellas, tripods, laptops, tablet keyboards, luggage, coolers, drones, basketballs, sewing kits, lighter fluid, and anything propelled by aerosol.
- Backpacks, strollers, large items, & food and beverages must be checked into lockers on Liberty Island prior to entering the statue pedestal. These lockers are available for $0.25 per locker. This fee is NOT included in the tour price.
Reviews(791)
We are a family of four. My kids are 10 and 111. We all had a great time and learned a lot. Erika was a great tour guide.
Emily was a very knowledgeable and personable guide. We thoroughly enjoyed her tour.
Great tour our guide Dina was great and very informative with little known historical facts and was engaging and made it
We visited as a family of 4 from Michigan and had a great time exploring the statue of liberty and Ellis island with Jason. He is very knowledgeable
Our guide Joe was very knowledgeable and engaging throughout the tour. Made the great experience even better
Our guide, Jay was amazing! Knowledgeable, professional, and intellectual. We learned so much about the cultural significance of the statue! Very happy. Definitely recommend it!
Anthony was fantastic. So knowledgeable and professional. It was an amazing experience
With Owen, we had a wonderful tour guide. He knew all the details and background information. Definitely worth recommending.
Thank you so much!
James was our tour guide and he was incredible. Full of information and kept the tour lively and fun. Highly recommend this tour and especially with James as a tour guide
Perfect Tour with a lot if information
