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Statue of Liberty Ellis Island PreFerry Tour - 1st Tour 8:30am

10 Reviews 4.60 out of 5 stars Based on 10 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | New York City, USA

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Overview

Start your adventure with a 30-minute guided tour of historic Battery Park, where your expert guide will also give you insider tips on making the most of your visit to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

With priority boarding, skip the long lines and enjoy a scenic ferry ride. At Liberty Island, explore at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide. Learn about Lady Liberty’s history and visit the new Statue of Liberty Museum.

Next, take the ferry to Ellis Island, the gateway for millions of immigrants. Walk in their footsteps and hear their stories with a self-guided audio tour of the Immigration Museum. 40% of Americans can trace their roots to Ellis Island!

Upgrade to a fully guided tour for a more immersive experience. Your expert guide will bring the history of Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty to life. Make your trip to New York unforgettable with this iconic experience.

What's Included

  • Multilingual audio tour headsets for the Statue of Liberty National Monument
  • Multilingual audio tour headsets for Ellis Island
  • Live tour guide on Liberty Island and Ellis Island (if Guided Tour option chosen)
  • 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
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Meeting Location

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24 State St, New York, NY 10004, USA

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Meet Tour guide in front of Starbucks 15 minutes before the tour

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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What To Expect

Battery Park

Guided tour of Battery Park & historic Castle Clinton, along with orientation to make the most of your time on Ellis Island - especially if choosing the option with Self-Guided Audio Tours. This portion of the day is with English speaking guide.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Liberty Island

Go through TSA and board the ferry to Liberty Island. If the pre-ferry tour option was chosen, you pick up your multilingual audio guide for Liberty Island at the kiosk once you get off the ferry & spend time touring the island with the audio guide. If the guided tour was chosen, the guide will give you a guided tour of the island in English, show you the best spots to take photos of the Statue of Liberty and give you some free time to explore.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Statue of Liberty

Take close-up photos of the Statue of Liberty and learn about its history. (Paid Admission is for Liberty Island - not access to the crown or pedestal)
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Statue of Liberty Museum

Visit the new Statue of Liberty Museum which holds the original torch and learn more about the building of the monument and its history. On the Guided Tour - this portion is self-guided as guided tours are not allowed in the Museum.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Ellis Island

Take the ferry to Ellis Island and enjoy the grounds of Ellis Island and visit the Wall of Hero's. Look to see if you can discover your families name. This portion is guided on the guided tour.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ellis Island Immigration Museum

Spend time at the Museum and visit the massive Great Hall where immigrants were processed. If the pre-ferry tour option was chosen, you pick up your Multilingual Audio Guide for the Museum as you enter the Museum. If the guided tour was chosen, your guide cannot go inside the Museum with you, but will brief you on where to go once inside.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

New York Harbor

Take the ferry back from Ellis Island to Battery Park. On the way enjoy panoramic views of New York Harbor including the Manhattan Skyline and the Freedom Tower - the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Family friendly audio tours designed for children ages 6-10 are also available in the same languages.
  • A mandatory airport grade security screening is conducted prior to boarding the ferry. This means no alcohol, weapons or large bags are allowed.
  • Depending on the queues, and time of year, any tour departing from 1pm onwards may not make it to Ellis Island before it closes for the day,

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-15081P190

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Cancellation Policy

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).

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