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

About this experience

The VIP ACCESS: Ellis Island, Statue Liberty and Battery Park Walking Tour offers visitors the opportunity to experience some of New York City's most iconic landmarks with VIP access and a knowledgeable guide.

The tour begins with a 30-minute guided walking tour of Battery Park, during which your guide will provide you with insight into the park's history and significance. From there, you will be escorted through the Reserve Access Line to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry, allowing you to avoid the long lines and save time.

Once you arrive on Liberty Island, you will have the opportunity to explore the grounds and enjoy stunning views of the statue. You can also visit the newly opened Statue Museum.

After visiting Liberty Island, you will board the ferry once again over to Ellis Island, where you can explore the historic immigration museum and learn about the experiences of the millions of immigrants who passed through its halls.

Along the way, you will also get to experience the beautiful Seaglass Carousel, Battery Cannon, Coast Guard Memorial, Bosque Gardens and Fountain, and more.

The tour concludes back at the original departure point after approximately 3-4 hours. Visitors also have the option to upgrade for a fully guided tour or to extend the tour with a tour of nearby 9/11 Memorial, Ground Zero and Wall Street.

Ellis Island, Statue Liberty and Battery Park Walking Tour is a fantastic way to experience these iconic landmarks with the added benefits of VIP access and a knowledgeable guide. With personalized guidance and convenient transportation, you can relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of these historic sites.

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What’s included

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

Itinerary

  1. 1

    30-minute escorted walking tour of Battery Park

  2. 2

    Visit 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.

  3. 3

    Visit the grounds of Ellis Island, See the Name Wall tracing your ancestry

  4. 4

    Visit the Ellis Island Museum

Good to know

Difficulty
Easy
Guide
Guided tour in English · Guidance in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish
Start times
08:45 · 10:30 · 11:30 · 13:00 · 13:45

Know before you go

  • Stroller / pram accessible
  • Service animals 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

Cancellation policy

This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.

24 hour cancellation policy

Meeting point

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24 State St

Address
24 State St, New York County New York, 10004, US
How you meet
Meet on location
Coordinates
40.70338, -74.01392
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Frequently asked questions

How long does this experience last?

It lasts 3 hours.

Can I cancel this booking?

This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.

Is this experience guided, and in what language?

Guided tour in English · Guidance in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish

Is hotel pickup included?

No — you make your own way to the meeting point.

Where does this experience start?

It starts at 24 State St, New York County New York, 10004, US.

From AED 259 per person