Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island by Ferry with Private Guide

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island by Ferry with Private Guide

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Get up close and personal with New York City's most iconic symbol, the majestic Statue of Liberty! Take a ferry cruise to Liberty Island with a Private Guide.

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Highlights

Take the ferry from NYC to Liberty Island with a 5-Star Private Guide
Admire the views and hear interesting stories
Visit the Ellis Island Immigration Museum (5, and 6,5-hour options only)
Take a souvenir photo with the Statue of Liberty
Book private car transfers from your accommodation (4,5 and 6,5-hour options)

Description

As one of the most recognizable national symbols and cultural icons of the United States, the Statue of Liberty is a must-see when you are in New York! Join this exclusive tour to take a ferry to Liberty Island with a Private Guide, who will take photos of you and share interesting facts about Lady Liberty. Experience the essence of the American spirit. Choose the 3-hour tour to see the Statue of Liberty. Ferry tickets (both ways) to Liberty Island are already included in this tour, so you will not have to line up at the ticket office. The ferry departs from Battery Park in Downtown New York. Your Private Guide will accompany you during the round-trip cruise, sharing interesting facts about Lady Liberty, her symbolism as ''The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World'' and importance to the American people. Guided tours are not allowed on Liberty Island itself, but the guide can give you instructions and take your individual and group photos with the famous Statue of Liberty for a souvenir of your trip. You can explore the island on your own and get up close to the Statue. The guide will join you again for your ferry back to New York City. Choose the 4,5-hour option to book private car transfers with your 3-hour Statue of Liberty experience. This option makes sightseeing easier and more convenient for you. The additional 1,5-hour round-trip transfer includes pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in New York. We will arrange a reliable driver and a clean, air-conditioned vehicle exclusive for your group. Choose the 5-hour tour to see the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island with an additional stop on Ellis Island. This extended tour includes round-trip tickets for a ferry ride with general admission to the Statue of Liberty and the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. Ellis Island was once the busiest immigrant inspection station in the US,and its museum documents the stories of millions of people from Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world, who came to the East Coast in the hope of fulfilling the American dream. The guide will provide all the necessary information during the cruise and at the dock, and you will explore the island and museum on your own. Choose the 6,5-hour option to visit Liberty Island and Ellis Island via ferry and travel between your accommodation and the meeting point in a private car. We will organize everything in advance to give you a hassle-free experience. Save time and effort by booking private car transfers with tickets to the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island and the Immigration Museum on Ellis Island.

Includes

Private Tour of the Statue Liberty on Liberty Island and the Immigration Museum on Ellis Island by Ferry (number of attractions depends on the option selected) 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice Ferry tickets and general admission to the Statue of Liberty (all options) Admission to the Ellis Island Immigration Museum (5- and 6,5-hour options only) Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in New York City (4,5 and 6,5-hour options only)

Important Information

Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information. Ferry tickets to Liberty Island (Statue of Liberty) allow you to skip the line at the ticket office and board the ferry at your booked time but you will have to queue for the mandatory security checks. Please bring your photo ID with you. Admission to the pedestal and crown is not included. Please note that guided tours are not allowed on Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Your Private Guide will provide all the necessary information during the cruise and take your photos with the Statue of Liberty. You can explore the islands and their attractions on your own. The 4,50 and 6,5-hour options include an estimated 1,5-hour transfer time between the meeting point and the accommodation address provided when booking. Please note that the transfer time quoted is for information purposes only and may take longer or shorter depending on the distance and traffic.