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Statue of Liberty Ellis Island with Pre-Ferry Tour
(27) Reviews
Manhattan
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Audio tours are available in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Russian and Arabic.
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Family friendly audio tours designed for children ages 6-10 are also available in the same languages.
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A mandatory airport grade security screening is conducted prior to boarding the ferry. This means no alcohol, weapons or large bags are allowed.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Start your adventure with a 30-minute guided tour of historic Battery Park, where your expert guide will also give you insider tips on making the most of your visit to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
With priority boarding, skip the long lines and enjoy a scenic ferry ride. At Liberty Island, explore at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide. Learn about Lady Liberty’s history and visit the new Statue of Liberty Museum.
Next, take the ferry to Ellis Island, the gateway for millions of immigrants. Walk in their footsteps and hear their stories with a self-guided audio tour of the Immigration Museum. 40% of Americans can trace their roots to Ellis Island!
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What's Included
Multilingual audio tour headsets for Ellis Island
Entry to the Ellis Island National Immigration Museum
Ferry tickets to Ellis Island
Ferry tickets to Liberty Island
Entry to Statue of Liberty Museum
Priority Boarding to the ferry
Multilingual audio tour headsets for the Statue of Liberty National Monument
30-minute Statue of Liberty and Battery Park Orientation Tour
Live tour guide on Liberty Island and Ellis Island (if Guided Tour option chosen)
Live tour guide inside Statue of Liberty Museum
Live tour guide inside the Ellis Island Museum
Access to the pedestal or crown of the Statue of Liberty
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Meeting Points
Departure
24 State St
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Statue of Liberty Ellis Island with Pre-Ferry Tour
(27) Reviews
Manhattan
About
Start your adventure with a 30-minute guided tour of historic Battery Park, where your expert guide will also give you insider tips on making the most of your visit to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
With priority boarding, skip the long lines and enjoy a scenic ferry ride. At Liberty Island, explore at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide. Learn about Lady Liberty’s history and visit the new Statue of Liberty Museum.
Next, take the ferry to Ellis Island, the gateway for millions of immigrants. Walk in their footsteps and hear their stories with a self-guided audio tour of the Immigration Museum. 40% of Americans can trace their roots to Ellis Island!
Upgrade to a full...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in Hindi & 11 Others
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in Hindi & 11 Others
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Multilingual audio tour headsets for Ellis Island
Entry to the Ellis Island National Immigration Museum
Ferry tickets to Ellis Island
Ferry tickets to Liberty Island
Entry to Statue of Liberty Museum
Priority Boarding to the ferry
Multilingual audio tour headsets for the Statue of Liberty National Monument
30-minute Statue of Liberty and Battery Park Orientation Tour
Live tour guide on Liberty Island and Ellis Island (if Guided Tour option chosen)
Live tour guide inside Statue of Liberty Museum
Live tour guide inside the Ellis Island Museum
Access to the pedestal or crown of the Statue of Liberty
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
24 State St
Meet Tour guide in front of Starbucks 15 minutes before the tour
Return
Itinerary
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Battery Park
Guided tour of Battery Park & historic Castle Clinton, along with orientation to make the most of your time on Ellis Island - especially if choosing the option with Self-Guided Audio Tours. This portion of the day is with English speaking guide.
30 minutes
2
Liberty Island
Go through TSA and board the ferry to Liberty Island. If the pre-ferry tour option was chosen, you pick up your multilingual audio guide for Liberty Island at the kiosk once you get off the ferry & spend time touring the island with the audio guide. If the guided tour was chosen, the guide will give you a guided tour of the island in English, show you the best spots to take photos of the Statue of Liberty and give you some free time to explore.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Statue of Liberty
Take close-up photos of the Statue of Liberty and learn about its history. (Paid Admission is for Liberty Island - not access to the crown or pedestal)
15 minutes
4
Statue of Liberty Museum
Visit the new Statue of Liberty Museum which holds the original torch and learn more about the building of the monument and its history. On the Guided Tour - this portion is self-guided as guided tours are not allowed in the Museum.
15 minutes
5
Ellis Island
Take the ferry to Ellis Island and enjoy the grounds of Ellis Island and visit the Wall of Hero's. Look to see if you can discover your families name. This portion is guided on the guided tour.
30 minutes
6
Ellis Island Immigration Museum
Spend time at the Museum and visit the massive Great Hall where immigrants were processed. If the pre-ferry tour option was chosen, you pick up your Multilingual Audio Guide for the Museum as you enter the Museum. If the guided tour was chosen, your guide cannot go inside the Museum with you, but will brief you on where to go once inside.
30 minutes
7
New York Harbor
Take the ferry back from Ellis Island to Battery Park. On the way enjoy panoramic views of New York Harbor including the Manhattan Skyline and the Freedom Tower - the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.