About Early Access: First On The Island Statue Of Liberty & Ellis Island

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Battery Park, State Street and Battery Place, New York City, NY 10004

Begin your day at The Battery (formerly known as Battery Park). This historical landmark is the gateway between lower Manhattan and the small island in the midst of New York Bay - and of course, Lady Liberty

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Castle Clinton National Monument, 26 Wall St Battery Park, New York City, NY 10005-1996

Pause at Castle Clinton, a national monument and for your guide to lay the context of your tour ahead

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Liberty Island, Liberty Island, New York City, New York

Board one of the earliest ferries ensuring you avoid the swelling afternoon crowds. Sail through the open waters - so famed in American culture and film and take in the incredible views of New York Bay as you head for Liberty Island with your Local Tour Guide

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island, New York City, NY 10004

You will delve deep into the story of how Lady Liberty came to be. As you tour the island, your expert guide shares incredible historical facts of this greatest of American icons. Wander through the Statue of Liberty Museum, filled with engaging artifacts, and stand mere feet from Lady Libertyâ€™s original torch!

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Ellis Island Immigration Museum, Battery Park, New York City, NY 10017

Board the short ferry to Ellis Island - another quintessential site in the history of the United States. Before you bid farewell to your guide, they will share recommendations and grant insight into the emotional personal experiences of those who passed through here. Tour this special place at your own pace. Knowing how touching this place can be, we give everyone time to wander the site, enjoy the official audio guide, search the passenger records for family names. You are also welcome to return on the ferry with your guide.

Duration: 30 minutes

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OPERATES

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays (depending on season)

INCLUSIONS

First Exclusive Access (8:30am departure only summer/9am departure only winter)
Access to Immigration Museum at Ellis Island
Pre-reserved ferry tickets to Ellis Island & Liberty Island
Access to Statue of Liberty Museum at Liberty Island
Official New York Tour Guide
Entry/Admission - Statue of Liberty
Entry/Admission - Ellis Island Immigration Museum

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Gratuities
Hotel Pick up and Drop off

ADDITIONAL INFO

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Please note, early access to Statue of Liberty and arrival before the crowds is only applicable if 8:30 AM / 9:00 AM Departure is selected!
Tour runs in English only
Please note: This tour does not include a visit to the Statue of Liberty Crown and Pedestal
All guests will need to pass through airport-style security to enter the Statue of Liberty if the Pedestal Option is chosen. Certain items are not permitted and such items will be confiscated and not be returned. Please refer to the Statue of Liberty’s guidelines on specific prohibited items at nps.gov/stli/planyourvisit/yoursafety
Please be aware that upon arrival at Liberty Island, if you are carrying a backpack or large bag, you will be required to put your bag(s) into a locker which cost only 0.25 cents, clients must have a quarter and cannot use a dime and a nickle for example.
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

DEPARTURE & RETURN

Pier A Harbor House, 22 Battery Pl, New York, NY 10004, USA

TERMS & CONDITIONS

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Kelly_H 5
12 Dec 2021
Sharee was amazing so knowledgeable about both Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. We appreciated the information. Thank you!
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H2478JYvirginial 5
11 Dec 2021
Great tour, Joe was very informative and personable! If you’re looking to learn more about the history of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island then I highly recommend this tour. He gets the point across while still making it fun.
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JESSE_S 5
11 Dec 2021
The tour was amazing! Beautiful view of the lady. Joe made the tour much more fun he was funny, nice and very informative. We would definitely recommend this to friends and family. So they can enjoy the experience I had with the trip and Joe.
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276janettem 5
11 Dec 2021
The trip to Liberty Island and Ellis Island was fabulous for first time visitors. The tour guide Robert was quite pleasant and very knowledgeable. I believe we would not have learned half as much had we just gone on our own.
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Debbie_H 5
07 Dec 2021
Christian was delightful, extremely informative and we highly recommend him as your guide! Well worth the money! Don’t expect to bypass the lines like I assumed! Just enjoy the wealth of knowledge they share!
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Juli_A 5
06 Dec 2021
Joe, our tour guide was phenomenal! He had a great personality and I enjoyed learning all the history he shared with us. I also found out I have family members who came through Ellis Island, which made it much more personal. Thank you Joe for your hospitality!
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Anita_J 5
05 Dec 2021
Our guide, Joe was knowledgeable, fantastic and a great story teller. Learned so much about the statue and Ellis island. We’ll worth it!
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Colin_P 5
04 Dec 2021
Sara, our guide, was amazing. Very knowledgeable, friendly and a great story teller. I would highly recommend this tour and guide to anybody coming to NYC
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Luke_B 5
02 Dec 2021
Cherish was a great tour guide and very knowledgeable friendly and a great accent to make it all the more authentic. Went out of her way to answer all of our questions (even converting to metric for measurements!)
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Yvette_R 5
01 Dec 2021
Not only was our tour guide Rob very knowledgeable but knowing & having documentation of his family roots coming to America just gave it that special touch! Enjoyed it very much!
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