4 hours
Easy
Highlights
Enjoy priority boarding access to the ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island after taking an orientation walking tour of Battery Park with a live guide. Learn about the statue's history and significance, and then either explore Liberty Island and Ellis Island with included multilingual audio guides, or upgrade to a fully guided tour in English, Spanish or French
Learn about the unique history of Battery Park and important facts about the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island on a 30-minute guided walking tour with an experienced local guide. Located at the southern tip of Manhattan Island, Battery Park has a varied history and many classic monuments to explore.
Finish at Castle Clinton, built for the War of 1812, where your guide will give you orientation instructions for your visit to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Then board the ferry for Liberty Island with the benefit of priority boarding to avoid the long lines and save precious time.
Cross New York Harbor to the Statue of Liberty. Built by Gustave Eiffel, Lady Liberty was a gift to the United States from France. Take a self-guided tour with audio headsets that come in multiple languages. As you explore the island and the statue, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the statue's history and significance, making your experience truly unforgettable.
Travel to Ellis Island to hear about the immigrant experiences at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. It is thought that at least 40% of all current US citizens can trace one or more of their ancestors here. Journey how the facility processed new arrivals at the start of their lives in America.
Upgrade to a fully guided tour and listen to your live guide bring the history of Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty to life. In a personal and fun-filled way. Choose between options with guides speaking in English, Spanish or French.
• 30-minute Statue of Liberty and Battery Park Orientation Tour
• Priority Boarding to the ferry
• Ferry tickets to Liberty Island
• Ferry tickets to Ellis Island
• Entry to Statue of Liberty Museum
• Entry to the Ellis Island National Immigration Museum (unless 2 PM tour selected)
• Multilingual audio tour headsets for the Statue of Liberty National Monument
• Multilingual audio tour headsets for Ellis Island
• 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
Comfortable shoes for walking
Weather appropriate clothing