Admission to: Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and 9/11 Memorial Museum
English / Spanish-speaking guide
Audio guide
30 minutes guided walking tour of Battery Park
Round trip ferry tickets to Liberty Island (Statue of Liberty) and Ellis Island
Statue of Liberty grounds and Museum
Ellis Island Museum and Grounds
Hotel pick up and drop off
Transportation to meet up location
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Participants must be aged 2+ to participate in this activity
Children aged 12+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Audio commentary is available in English / Spanish / Arabic / Hindi / Russian / Portuguese / Japanese / German / Korean / French / Italian
This tour is operated by Attractions4us
Please note that you will go through a mandatory airport grade security screening prior to boarding the ferry, the following items are not allowed: knives or weapons of any kind, food or drink of any kind, aerosols (including aerosol sunscreen)
In cases of any delays caused during the tour that would result to guests boarding the ferry at 14:00 or later, please note that you will only be able to go to one of the 2 islands due to insufficient time
This tour could be canceled due to extreme weather or unforeseen events. If canceled, you may book a different date or ask for a refund
Pets are prohibited
Please only bring small bags you will be going through airport-like security and big bags are NOT allowed
This activity is stroller and wheelchair-accessible
If you’re visiting the city that never sleeps then you’ll definitely not want to sleep on this exciting day tour to discover the best of what New York City has to offer! See the culture of New York unfold before your eyes as you visit its top iconic landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, the 9/11 Memorial and its museum. Before anything else, meet up with your guide at One Battery Park Plaza then you’ll be set for your half day journey starting with a 30 minute tour inside the Battery Park. Uncover the tales of the park’s rich history as you stroll along its featured monuments such as the Battery Cannon, Battery Oval, Coast Guard Memorial, Seaglass Carousel, Castle Clinton, and more with your knowledgeable local guide. After ending at the castle, hop aboard a modern ferry and enjoy VIP reserved access to the vessel that will take you to Liberty Island, home of the famous ‘Lady Liberty’. Once on the island, pass by New York’s world renowned icons such as the Statue of Liberty, the Pedestal Museum, and more plus get to hear the tales of how the Statue of Liberty, built by Gustave Eiffel, was gifted by the people of France to the United States from your knowledgeable local guide. Next, head over to the Ellis Island and plug in your multilingual audio guides to learn more about the immigrant experience and the country’s ancestors at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. As you return to the Battery Park, you will be capping off the tour at the National September 11 Memorial, the landmark commemorating the Twin Tower terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001. Have exclusive access inside the memorial’s museum and see over 10,000 artifacts directly linked to the events of 9/11. Immerse yourself in the true New Yorker culture on this holistic experience that includes a comprehensive tour of the best landmarks in the city and round trip ferry VIP access.
By bus: Take M20 or M55 to State St and Bridge St stop and walk East to Starbucks at One Battery Park Plaza
By metro: Take R to Whitehall St stop and walk North to Starbucks at One Battery Park Plaza