United States of America · Walking Tours

VIP ACCESS: Ellis Island, Statue Liberty and Battery Park Walking Tour

3 Hours Round trip from New York Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Escorted walking tour of Battery Park
  • 02 Reserve line access to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island ferry
  • 03 Visit Liberty Island for close-up views of Lady Liberty
  • 04 Optional pedestal access with views from the observation deck
  • 05 Explore the grounds of Ellis Island
  • 06 See the Name Wall and trace your ancestry
  • 07 Visit the Ellis Island Museum
  • 08 Led by a knowledgeable local guide

Discover two of New York City’s most iconic landmarks on a guided experience that combines Battery Park, Liberty Island, and Ellis Island. Begin with an escorted walking tour of Battery Park before boarding the ferry with reserve line access for a smoother start to your visit.

On Liberty Island, take in close-up views of the Statue of Liberty and explore the grounds, with the option to enter the pedestal if selected. Continue to Ellis Island to visit the historic immigration museum, see the Name Wall, and learn more about the journeys of millions who arrived in the United States here.

With a knowledgeable local guide leading the way, this tour offers an easy and engaging introduction to some of the city’s most meaningful historic sites.

Continue to Ellis Island to visit the historic immigration museum, see the Name Wall, and learn more about the journeys of millions who arrived in the United States here.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City New York
Languages Arabic, English, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

30-minute escorted walking tour of Battery ParkVisit Liberty Island and if you choose the Pedestal option go inside the Lady Liberty and see the Observation Deck from the Pedestal located 205 steps up.Visit the grounds of Ellis Island, See the Name Wall tracing your ancestryVisit the Ellis Island Museum

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Reserve Line Access to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Museum
  • Local Tour Guide

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
New York, US
Tour start
New York, US
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 hours finish where they began, in New York.

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