Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour with Reserved Ferry Entry
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour with Reserved Ferry Entry
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour with Reserved Ferry Entry
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour with Reserved Ferry Entry
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour with Reserved Ferry Entry
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Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour with Reserved Ferry Entry

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Itinerary

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Day 1

Meet at meeting point: Castle Clinton National Monument New York, NY 10004, United States Meet your guide outside the front entrance of Castle Clinton, the round brown brick building near the water in Battery Park. Your guide will be on the steps outside of the north entrance of the castle, wearing an orange hat. This is the entrance facing the buildings in Manhattan.
Attractions and Activities: ke lin dun cheng bao (Free entry) This sandstone fort is our meeting point, but it's also a national monument. 20 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Statue of Liberty (Ticket included) Tour Liberty Island with your guide. See the statue up-close and visit the Statue of Liberty Museum. This is also a great opportunity for photos of the NYC skyline. 1 hr(s)
Attractions and Activities: Statue of Liberty Museum (Ticket included) If you choose our Comprehensive 4 Hour tour, you will have time visit the museum on your own (guides not permitted inside the museum) before continuing your tour to Ellis Island. If you choose our Express Tour, the tour ends at Liberty Island so you can stay as little or as long as you like in the museum. Our guides are not permitted to enter the museum so this part will be self-guided. 45 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Ellis Island (Ticket included) Choose our 4 Hour Comprehensive tour and take a tour of Ellis Island as your guide points out sights like the American Immigrant Wall of Honor. Not included with Express Tour. 1 hr(s)
Attractions and Activities: Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration (Ticket included) Choose our Comprehensive 4 Hour tour and discover the stories of the millions of immigrants who came through here from 1892-1954. Explore this museum at your own pace with your included audio guide before returning to Battery Park at your leisure. Guides are not permitted into the museum so this part is self-guided but our guides will give you facts and tips before you enter to get the most out of your visit. 1 hr(s)
Guests leave on their own: Liberty IslandEnd the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion New York, NY 10004, USA Express Tour - This tour will end at Liberty Island. Guests can spend more time there if they wish or they can head back on the first ferry returning to Battery Park - return ticket included.
Guests leave on their own: Ellis IslandEnd the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion 4 Hour Comprehensive Tour - This tour will end on Ellis Island. Guests can spend more time there if they wish or they can head back on the first ferry returning to Battery Park - return ticket included. Important: Express Tour does not end on Ellis Island, this tour option ends at Liberty Island.


*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.
Product details
Experience America's most iconic symbols of freedom without the guesswork. This comprehensive guided tour takes you from the bustling shores of Battery Park through the hallowed halls of Ellis Island. With Reserved Access tickets, you'll bypass the massive general admission lines and dive straight into history with a local expert storyteller. What You'll Experience Step onto Liberty Island for a guided stroll around the monument. Your guide will share the "hidden in plain sight" secrets of the statue's design and the dramatic story of its journey from France. The Immigrant Journey: Walk through the Great Hall where 12 million people began their American dream. Hear the personal, heart-wrenching, and triumphant stories of the families who passed through these very doors. The "Guide Advantage": Our guides are experts in NYC history who know the best photo spots and the quietest corners of the museums.
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What's included
Skyline Views
Statue of Liberty Museum
Expert NYC Storyteller
Immigration Museum Access
Reserved Ferry Access - significantly reducing your wait time
Ellis Island Experience (Comprehensive Tour)
Gratuities
Pedestal & Crown Access
While your guide provides essential history outside, museums are self-guided to comply with rules.
small locker fees for oversized bags ($0.25) are not included.
Eligibility
Adult: 13–99 years old
Child: 4–12 years old
How to use
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
 
 
• Meet your guide outside the front entrance of Castle Clinton, the round brown brick building near the water in Battery Park. Your guide will be on the steps outside of the north entrance of the castle, wearing an orange hat. This is the entrance facing the buildings in Manhattan.
 
• Your guide will have your tickets. Just tell the guide your name.
 
• Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour. The tour departs promptly and if late, you will NOT be able to catch up and will miss the tour. There are no refunds for missing the tour.
 
• Security screening will take place prior to entering the ferry. Visitors to the park are required to undergo airport-style security screening.
 
• DRIVING/PARKING - There is no on-site parking. Parking can be difficult. Please plan ahead to find an available garage that is close to the meeting location. Allocate additional time to find parking space and walking to the meeting location. We recommend taking public transport.
 
• TAXI - Tell the taxi Battery Park. That will get you close to the meeting location. From there, you can walk south to Castle Clinton, which is the round brick building. Our staff will be OUTSIDE of the building.
 
IMPORTANT:
 
Tour end points vary depending on which tour option you choose.
 
• The 4 Hour Comprehensive Tour includes a tour of Ellis Island and the tour finishes on Ellis Island.
 
• The Express Tour doesn't include Ellis Island and the tour will finish at Liberty Island.
 
Your voucher will be sent to your email after your booking is confirmed. Please check the usage instructions on your voucher for more info about how to use it.
 
Any traveler groups not mentioned in the booking options are not applicable for voucher use.
 
For inquiries:
 
1. Tour-specific inquiries (including the itinerary and transport): Please refer to the Tour-Specific Inquiries section of your e-voucher to find the relevant tour organizer's details.
 
2. Change or cancellation issues: Please contact Trip.com Customer Support via the email address or contact numbers provided in your e-voucher.
Change & cancellation policies
If a cancellation request is submitted before 12:00 AM, 1 day(s) prior to the date of use, no cancellation fee will be charged.
If a cancellation request is submitted after 12:00 AM 1 day(s) before the date of use, a fee of 100% will be charged.
If a discount is applied, the cancellation fee will be calculated based on the original price before the discount and will not exceed the amount paid.
Partial refund is not available.
Important note

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour. The tour departs promptly and if late, you will NOT be able to catch up and will miss the tour. There are no refunds for missing the tour.

Please note the earliest time tour will have the least wait. Later tours will encounter longer wait times.

Your ferry ticket includes access to both islands, although for afternoon tours, there may not be enough time to visit Ellis Island.

Food available for purchase on the ferry, at the Statue of Liberty, and on Ellis Island

Operates in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately.

Security screening will take place prior to entering the ferry. Visitors to the park are required to undergo airport-style security screening.

Photographs are permitted, but tripods and monopods are prohibited.

Children 3 and under free with paid adult ticket.

Guides are wearing orange hats AND/OR blue shirts or jackets.

Pedestal and crown access are not included in your tour. Guided tours are not allowed in the pedestal or crown at the Statue of Liberty

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