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Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and 9/11 Memorial Guided Tour

5 Hours Round trip from New York Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Guided visit to Liberty Island and Ellis Island
02 Expedited ferry access across New York Harbor
03 Entry to the Statue of Liberty Museum
04 Explore the Ellis Island National Immigration Museum
05 Walking tour of Wall Street and Federal Hall area
06 Visit the 9/11 Memorial Pools at Ground Zero
07 Optional timed entry to the 9/11 Museum
08 Professional guide in English, Spanish, or French depending on option chosen

Discover some of New York City’s most powerful landmarks on a guided tour that combines history, immigration, finance, and remembrance. Travel by ferry across New York Harbor to Liberty Island and Ellis Island, where your guide brings to life the story of the Statue of Liberty and the journeys of millions of immigrants who arrived in America.

Back in Lower Manhattan, continue on foot through Wall Street and its historic surroundings before ending at the 9/11 Memorial Pools. With expedited ferry access, museum entries included for the Statue of Liberty Museum and Ellis Island National Immigration Museum, and the option to add the 9/11 Museum, this tour offers a meaningful look at several of the city’s most iconic sites in one day.

Discover some of New York City’s most powerful landmarks on a guided tour that combines history, immigration, finance, and remembrance.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City New York

Languages Arabic, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Plaza outside Starbucks

Tour starts from the Plaza outside Starbucks

Battery Park

Castle Clinton

Ferry across New York Harbor

Visit

Liberty Island

Visit

Statue of Liberty

911 Memorial Walking Tour (entry to museum not included)

Statue of Liberty Museum

Ellis Island

Ellis Island Immigration Museum

Battery Park

The Charging Bull

Wall Street

New York Stock Exchange

Federal Hall

9/11 Memorial Pools

9/11 Museum (optional)

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Guided Tour of Liberty Island, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, 9/11 Memorial, Ground Zero and Wall Street
Professional Guide in English, Spanish or French (depending on option chosen)
Expedited access to the ferry
Ferry tickets to Liberty Island & Ellis Island
Entry to Statue of Liberty Museum
Entry to the Ellis Island National Immigration Museum
Timed ticket for 9/11 Museum (if option chosen)

What's Not Included

Live tour guide inside Statue of Liberty Museum
Live tour guide inside the Ellis Island Museum
Access to the pedestal or crown of the Statue of Liberty
Gratuities

Know before you go

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
If there are only a few French-speaking or Spanish-speaking guests on the tour, you will be in a tour group with English speakers as well, and will have a bi-lingual guide who will give commentary in either both French and English, or both English and Spanish
A mandatory airport grade security screening is conducted prior to boarding the ferry. This means no open containers, alcohol, weapons, large bags, luggage or scooters are allowed.
Minors (17 or under) must be accompanied by an adult (25+)
This tour operates in all weather conditions, so please dress accordingly
Due to local regulations, the Statue of Liberty Museum, Ellis Island, and the Ellis Island Immigration Museum may not be open on the date of your visit
December 2024 – Due to construction, priority boarding is temporarily suspended

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