Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island by Ferry with Private Guide

Castle Clinton National Monument, Battery Park - Liberty Island, New York, NY 10004, USA

Duration

3 to 7 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

Get up close and personal with New York City's most iconic symbol, the majestic Statue of Liberty! Take a ferry cruise to Liberty Island with a Private Guide. Extended options: private transfers and Ellis Island tour. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 3-hour: Statue of Liberty Book this tour to visit the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island via ferry. 4,5-hour: Statue of Liberty with Transfers Book a 1,5-hour round-trip transfer with a 3-hour ferry tour to the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island. 5-hour: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Book this tour to visit the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island and the Immigration Museum on Ellis Island via ferry. 6,5-hour: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Transfers Book a 1,5-hour round-trip transfer with a 5-hour ferry tour to the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island and the Immigration Museum on Ellis Island.

What To Expect

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Meet your guide in front of the main gate of Castle Clinton National Monument

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

See the Statue of Liberty. Ferry tickets (both ways) to Liberty Island are already included in this tour, so you will not have to line up at the ticket office. The ferry departs from Battery Park in Downtown New York. Your Private Guide will accompany you during the round-trip cruise, sharing interesting facts about Lady Liberty, her symbolism as “The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World” and importance to the American people.

1 hour 50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Guided tours are not allowed on Liberty Island itself, but the guide can give you instructions and take your individual and group photos with the famous Statue of Liberty for a souvenir of your trip. You can explore the island on your own and get up close to the Statue. The guide will join you again for your ferry back to New York City.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Book private car transfers with your Statue of Liberty experience. This option makes sightseeing easier and more convenient for you.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

The additional round-trip transfer includes pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in New York. We will arrange a reliable driver and a clean, air-conditioned vehicle exclusive for your group.
We will organize everything in advance to give you a hassle-free experience. Save time and effort by booking private car transfers with tickets to the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island and the Immigration Museum on Ellis Island.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

See the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island with an additional stop on Ellis Island. This tour includes round-trip tickets for a ferry ride with general admission to the Statue of Liberty and the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. Ellis Island was once the busiest immigrant inspection station in the US,and its museum documents the stories of millions of people from Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world, who came to the East Coast in the hope of fulfilling the American dream. The guide will provide all the necessary information during the cruise and at the dock, and you will explore the island and museum on your own.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Highlights

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
The number of attractions depends on the option selected. Private transfers and the Ellis Island tour are not included in the 3-hour option.
Please arrive on time for your ferry departure. We recommend arriving at the meeting point earlier to give yourself enough time to pass the mandatory security checks before boarding.
Ferry tickets to Liberty Island (Statue of Liberty) allow you to skip the line at the ticket office and board the ferry at your booked time but you will have to queue for the mandatory security checks. Please bring your photo ID with you. Admission to the pedestal and crown is not included.
For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
Please note that guided tours are not allowed on Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Your Private Guide will provide all the necessary information during the cruise and take your photos with the Statue of Liberty. You can explore the islands and their attractions on your own.
The 4,50 and 6,5-hour options include an estimated 1,5-hour transfer time between the meeting point and the accommodation address provided when booking. Please note that the transfer time quoted is for information purposes only and may take longer or shorter depending on the distance and traffic.
We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Included/Excluded

Private Tour of the Statue Liberty on Liberty Island & Immigration Museum on Ellis Island by Ferry
(number of attractions depends on the option selected)
Ferry tickets and general admission to the Statue of Liberty (all options)
Admission to the Ellis Island Immigration Museum (5- and 6,5-hour options only)
Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in New York City (4,5 and 6,5-hour)
5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice

Admission to the pedestal and crown of the Statue of Liberty
Guided tours of Liberty Island and Ellis Island (sightseeing on your own)
Admission to the Ellis Island Immigration Museum (in 3- and 4,5-hour options)
Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in New York City (3 and 5 hour)

Durations

3 to 7 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

Castle Clinton National Monument, Battery Park - Liberty Island, New York, NY 10004, USA

from 276 $