Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max
Description
Discover America’s most famous port of entry at Ellis island, including the iconic Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor. On this 3 hour Semi-Private (8 Guest Maximum) tour, follow your guide and retrace the steps of over 12 million immigrants looking for a new life in the United States.
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Itinerary
You will begin your tour at Battery Park, a public park located at the southern tip of Manhattan Island. Here, you will briefly see the attractions and monuments that the park contains and learn all about its history as one of the oldest parts of Manhattan.
Before making your way to Liberty Island, you will learn about Castle Clinton, a landmark representing not only the city’s growth but the growth of the nation. Built from 1808 to 1811, it was the first US immigration station where more than 8 million people arrived in the United States between 1855 to 1890.
You will also pass the Seaglass Carousel, a fish-themed carousel that represents a symbol of recovery in the area, which suffered damage from Hurricane Sandy in 2012. You will be able to appreciate the carousel’s design. Design along with construction took nearly a decade.
From here, you will board the ferry at the New York Harbour, part of the port of the New York. Lying at the mouth of the Hudson River, it is one of the largest natural harbours in the world.
You will make your way to Liberty Island, located just off the southern tip of Manhattan Island. Here you will see the Statue of Liberty, the highlight of your trip. You will learn all about her history and how she came to be on the island.
Next you will visit Ellis Island, an island that contains a museum and former immigration inspection centre. It was the nation’s busiest immigration inspection station from 1892 to 1954. *Ellis Island Immigration Museum is unguided* Guiding is not permitted inside the museum, but your guide will share all the information with you before you enter.
During your time on Ellis Island, you will see the American Immigrant Wall of Honour, a permanent exhibit of individual or family names. It is the only place in the US where an individual can honor his or her family heritage at a National Monument.
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Reviews(57)
The fabulous guide made for the perfect day.
We loved this experience. Robin was a great guide and full of helpful information. My best recommendation would be to go first thing in the morning. The afternoon rush gets crazy. Loved this!
We had an absolutely wonderful experience with our tour guide Cherie for the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour. Her enthusiasm and knowledge made every detail interesting and engaging! We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Cherie. I would highly recommend Cheri to anyone looking for an informative, enjoyable, and unforgettable experience. Thank you for making our visit so special!
Charlie was great. He did good job showing us the Statue of Liberty without making it a lecture. Everything was smooth and easy.
My daughter and I had a wonderful time with Charlie as our guide. This being our first time in NYC we appreciated how he went above and beyond and sent us suggestions on places to shop, see, eat etc. His knowledge was exceptional and charisma was delightful. I highly recommend this tour and if you’re lucky to get Charlie you’ll be glad you did!
Cherie is a knowledgeable tour guide. She is passionate about history and gave us a lot of interesting information!!!!
Charlie Meany provided a fantastic tour - very personal and filled with historical information. We highly recommend!!
Kate was an awesome guide and made our experience great. We went to both the Statue of Liberty and Ellis. Since it was only me and my family she gave us some flexibility to stay and focus on areas we wanted to see and learn more about. Very knowledgeable, gave really good context, and we felt like we learned a ton in a short period of time!
This was our 1st time in NY and we were interested in the historical facts of The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Kevin was perfect! Very personable, knowledgeable and friendly. We were so glad we chose this particular tour package. Thank you Kevin for a memorable morning.
Charlie was an incredible tour guide. He kept us engaged and laughing, and taught us so much about the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. This was a meaningful trip for me as I knew my great-grandparents came through Ellis Island and Charlie knew just how to make it special. We wouldn’t hesitate to use him and Babylon Tours again.
