Private Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour
Description
Experience the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island with ExperienceFirst, guided by a local expert. This private tour offers a personalized exploration of these iconic New York City landmarks. Your visit includes a ferry ride, along with all necessary entrance fees. Delve into the rich history of Lady Liberty at the Statue of Liberty National Monument. Gain unique insights and a deeper connection to these significant sites through the expertise of your private guide.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meet your guide here and get a brief introduction to Battery Park before heading to the ferries.
Take in the amazing views of New York city on the ferry ride to the islands.
Visit this powerful symbol of freedom with your own private guide!
Walk in the footsteps and hear the stories of millions of immigrants on a guided tour of Ellis Island.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- The activity runs regardless of weather conditions. In the rare situation where the seller is forced to cancel the event, ticket-holders will be allowed to reschedule to another time (subject to availability) or be offered a refund
- Dress appropriately for the weather. Downtown Manhattan is particularly windy
- Security screenings will take place prior to entering the ferry and pedestal at the statue. The Statue of Liberty is managed by the United States Park Police and visitors to the park are required to undergo airport-style security screenings. All persons and property are subject to search.
- Prohibited items: any weapons (self-defense or otherwise), locking blades, tools of any kind, large non-folding umbrellas, tripods, laptops, tablet keyboards, luggage, coolers, drones, basketballs, sewing kits, lighter fluid, and anything propelled by aerosol.
- Backpacks, strollers, large items, & food and beverages must be checked into lockers on Liberty Island prior to entering the statue pedestal. These lockers are available for $0.25 per locker. This fee is NOT included in the tour price.
Reviews(800)
Awesome job explaining the history and fun facts
Chris was great! He tried to keep it lively despite the heat and was knowledgeable
Chris Lee was a fantastic tour guide.
Our tour guide Ann was great! She made sure all our group felt included and she made sure to watch out for everyone so no one got lost. Her experience and knowledge of the Statue was fabulous and knowledgeable. I didn't feel the need to spend extra time reading through all the prompt or the museum because she covered everything in the tour! Our group was small enough that we could hear her and ask questions. The length of the tour was perfect and having both ferry tickets included was very convenient. The admission fee was worth every penny! I would recommend this experience if you want to get an in-depth tour. After the tour we were on our own to ride the ferry to Ellis Island. I would highly recommend the free tour by the National Park Guide. It was interactive and informative. You could go through the exhibits on your own, but the free tour really brought the immigration experience to life. Do the tour as it will give you a great experience visiting the Statue. After the personalized tour your are free to explore the statue on your own. My tour guide, Ann, is a native, life-long New Yorker and has personal experience with 9/11 towers. She is a great guide!
Owen Thompson was AMAZING. We really had a fantastic time.
Chris was informative, friendly, great sense of humor, made sure group stayed together and was always finding a shady spot for us. Super knowledgeable and passionate about his city.
Chris Lee was a fantastic tour guide. Smart, knowledgeable and personable
Jorge, our guide, was amazing. The knowledge he shared, the humor he put into the trip, as well as sharing his own immagration journey made the experience a 10.
Very good; they explain everything in a very good and interesting way.
We are a family of four. My kids are 10 and 111. We all had a great time and learned a lot. Erika was a great tour guide.
