Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
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Description
Points of Interest
- Statue of Liberty
- Ellis Island
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Visit one of America's most beloved symbols of freedom, the Statue of Liberty, on this half-day tour. You'll board the ferry for Liberty Island, taking in the sites of New York Harbor, including views of Manhattan, Staten Island, New Jersey and the gorgeous skyline in the distance. At Liberty Island, walk around the base of this magnificent, larger-than-life statue as your tour guide provides details about its completion in 1886 and the interesting story behind the "Lady Liberty."
Continue to Ellis Island, the main immigration center for the United States from 1892 until World War II. Today it is a fascinating museum. More than 12 million immigrants were processed at the Island and more than 40 percent of Americans can trace some part of their ancestry back to Ellis Island. You'll have approximately 90 minutes to explore on your own before boarding the ferry back to Battery Park.
Special Notes:
Guests must pass through an airline style security check before boarding the vessel. At Ellis Island there is a 100 yard walk between the boat launch and the Ellis Island Museum. Guests may purchase food and beverages on their own at the Statue of Liberty Island.Guests may rent an Audio Guide which will give them a detailed and immersive experience during their free time on both islands.
Audio Guide Presentation:
On Liberty Island, the 30 minutes audio tour explores the history of the Statue of Liberty and its importance as a symbol of freedom and opportunity around the world.
On Ellis Island, the 45 minute audio tour immerses visitors in the immigrant experience through narration and first hand immigrant accounts, inviting them to vividly relive the immigrant experience as if they were the "new arrival".
Child Price:
12 & under reducedDetails
Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.