Exclusive Guided Tour: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

Embark on an exclusive 3-hour guided exploration of New York’s iconic landmarks, reliving a period when America’s doors were widely open to immigrants. Trace the paths of more than 12 million immigrants who entered the golden gates of the New World on this tour that covers the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Statue of Liberty - Follow in the footsteps of over 12 million foreigners seeking roads paved with gold in the New World on this tour of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Explore these New York landmarks on a 3 hour semi-private guided tour, joining up to 8 people for a walk through time when America embraced immigration more than ever.

The tour begins at Battery Park, one of the oldest parts of Manhattan. Here you’ll find the country’s first immigration center, Castle Garden Immigration Station, which operated until Ellis Island opened. Take a ferry to visit Liberty Island where the Statue of Liberty keeps an eye on incoming ships. You’ll learn all about Fort Wood, which now acts as the base for the statue, offered to the US by France in 1886. You’ll hear all about its creator, Bartholdi, as well as contributions by famed architect Gustave Eiffel, of Tower fame. Another ferry will whisk you across the water to Ellis Island. Here, millions of European newcomers wandered the very island that you will visit, learning about the medical examines and surprising conditions faced by immigrants. Learn about the island layout, and where immigrants who were quarantined were housed. You’ll end at the Wall of Honor, where you can search for your family’s name among the some 700,000 names commemorating those who entered the United States here. After the tour, your guide will introduce you to the museum to further explore the exhibits and history of the island. This tour is the ideal way to remember, and celebrate, the immigrants that contributed so much to America’s success.

What's Included
  • Private guided tour for an intimate and personalized experience.
  • Knowledgeable professional tour guide for insightful storytelling.
  • All fees and taxes included for a hassle-free experience.
  • Ferry transportation to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
Location
The Immigrants, 1973
Meet at the Bronze statue ‘the immigrants’ (Luis Sanguino) in battery park, just southeast of castle Clinton
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Dianewj3938wo
Jul 22, 2024
NYC Perfection - We had a wonderful time with Katherine on this tour. She provided a wealth of knowledge about Lady Liberty and the workings of Ellis Island. Her experience kept our group in the best spots on the ferries to exit quickly and to get the best pictures. Katherine went above and beyond the typical job by helping us use the subway to our next stop. We felt like true NYC people after our time with Katherine.
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B7497zxkathrins
Jul 18, 2024
Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty - Charlie was a perfect guide! We got exactly the experience we wanted. We toured Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Even as experienced NY travellers we learned many new things.
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Bernd
Jul 18, 2024
Personalized tour of these tourist icons!! - We had an awesome experience with our guide Charlie who introduced us to New York‘s history and cultural icons. Babylon tours can be highly recommended!
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Megan
Jun 7, 2024
Statue of Liberty Toir - Charlie c was a great guide! My 10 year old daughter loved learning all the history. Would highly recommend using this guide again!
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Amandarp7177dd
Jun 7, 2024
Awesome tour with Charlie! - Our tour guide, Charlie, was AWESOME. So knowledgeable and personable. He made it a great experience. It was fun and educational! Would highly recommend doing a private tour!
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Setha689
Dec 29, 2023
Thrilling, worth every penny - Charlie did an excellent job. Very knowledgeable about everything NY! 10/10 would recommend. Great food recommendations as well!
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Stephanecd6655hj
Jun 23, 2023
Good moment at the Statue of liberty - Excellent visit led by Charles Meany. He is a passionate guide, and nicely told us many interesting stories of the real people arriving at Ellis Island and the construction of the Statue of Liberty. Enjoyable. We will remember Charly.
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500kaycem
Dec 19, 2022
Good experience - We had a small private tour of Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island. Katherine was kind and knowledgeable. She stayed with us for extra time because she was so enthusiastic, which was generous. My only suggestion for improvement is for Katherine to make sure that she knows what the group is interested in (in our case, history and policy--very much; art and architecture--less so) in order to make sure the information and pace fits the group's preferences. Overall--good experience!
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