Private Statue of Liberty Tour: Exclusive Access

Experience the ultimate Statue of Liberty tour with exclusive access and a personal guide. Discover the history and significance of this iconic landmark and visit Ellis Island, a symbol of American immigration. Book now!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Statue of Liberty - An international symbol of hope and freedom
  • Ellis Island - The main immigration processing center for the United States from 1892-1924
  • Battery Park - Historic Battery Park
  • Castle Clinton National Monument - former fort with a colorful history
What's Included
  • Guided Tour of Ellis Island Grounds
  • Guided Tour of Battery Park
  • Private tour
  • Guided Tour of Liberty Island
  • Personal expert guide
  • Statue Ferry Ticket
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Avail a unique, private, 4-hour tour granting exclusive access to the Statue of Liberty. Led by your own personal guide, hear the story of how a symbol of friendship offered to the United States evolved into one of the contemporary world’s marvels. After this exhilarating trip to the monument, embark on a brief boat journey to Ellis Island and discover the rich narratives of one of the most famed and busy immigration centers in America. Included in the tour are entrance charges and a round-trip ferry ticket.

  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Duration is subject to ferry schedule and time guest wishes to spend on Ellis Island
  • Food and drink is available for purchase on the Statue Ferry, Liberty Island, and Ellis Island
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved, please wear appropriate shoes
  • Operates in various weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Photography is allowed, however monopods or tripods are not allowed
  • No weapons of any kind are allowed at the statue (including pocket knives, pepper spray, Swiss Army knives, etc.). There is no place to check these items before going through security, so please leave these items at home
  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age.
Location
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Your guide will be on the steps outside of the north entrance of the Alexander Hamilton Customs House (Museum of the American Indian), holding a white flag with a blue checkered border with our logo. This is the entrance facing the buildings in Manhattan with 4 statues.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Lizette_t
Aug 30, 2024
Celebrating lady Liberty Island New York City Icon - Lady liberty represents freedom, opportunity and accountability. Inspired by French philanthropist, sculptor and painter: Edouard de Laboulaye, Frederic Bartholdi, Gustav Eiffel chronicled and unfolded by our tour guide artist Gary. All the best!
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Guide756099
Aug 16, 2024
Conner excellent tour guide - Excellent Conner was superb Very friendly , professional and knowledgable Tour provided all desired expectations No need for 100 characters
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Melanie_c
Aug 11, 2024
Patrick our tour guide... - Patrick our tour guide was amazing! His knowledge tips and enthusiasm of the subject was exemplary !!!!! Would highly recommend this intimate and private tour if you want to learn the ins and outs of The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island!
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Tal_b
Jul 24, 2024
Fascinating guided tour - The guide was very knowledgeable kind and respectful. The guide is very articulate and could describe the eras, people and atmosphere very vividly. It was fascinating. My only criticism is not about the guide but the facility on the boat are very poor.
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Melindasj9883rq
Jul 24, 2024
Spectacular tour! Thank you Claire! - This is our second time to do this tour with Top Dog Tours and it was amazing again!! Claire was wonderful and we learned so much!!! Claire was so fun and my 14 year old was listening intently to her stories! An amazing guide! Thank you Claire!
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Vicki
Jul 20, 2024
The best tour!!! - Gabi was amazing! She was super knowledgeable and easy to talk to. She tailored the tour to the needs of our group and kept everyone interested. We could not have had a better guide.
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Kimberly_h
Jul 12, 2024
Awesome Tour! - We loved Claire and had an absolutely wonderful tour! She had great information and all the tips for best photos, places to stand, etc.
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Susan
Jul 7, 2024
PERCY IS THE BEST GUIDE!!! By - Percy was fabulous! Got us through lines to St of Liberty in record time, knew the history thoroughly. Found places for me to rest my aged body, had a great sense of humor! We had a wonderful time with Percy’l!
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Thara_t
Jul 22, 2024
Great tour, Interesting tour guide - This tour was a lot of fun with some incredible information. However, there are some problems on it. Our tour guides name was Percy and while we loved them they did dress quite sloppily which we found a bit weird. But overall I would recommend.
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Chuckmk1607jz
Jul 28, 2024
Ugh, waste of time and money - By far the worst VIP tour we have been on and the most expensive. 1st IPad was shattered so evert time the tour guide attempted to show us pictures it was near impossible due to the shattered screen. We were unable to understand the guide as their voice was so raspy that it was hard to understand. Guide was dressed very poorly and unprofessional fuzzy sandals, seriously? All in all very unpleasant experience and I would not recommend.
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