Private Tour

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island - Exclusive Guided Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Explore these New York landmarks on a 3 hour exclusive guided tour, for a walk through time when America embraced immigration more than ever. Follow in the footsteps of over 12 million foreigners seeking roads paved with gold in the New World on this tour of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR

PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE

All Fees and Taxes

FERRY TRANSPORTATION TO ELLIS ISLAND & STATUE OF LIBERTY

Lunch

Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)

Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)

What To Expect

Statue of Liberty

Follow in the footsteps of over 12 million foreigners seeking roads paved with gold in the New World on this tour of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Explore these New York landmarks on a 3 hour semi-private guided tour, joining up to 8 people for a walk through time when America embraced immigration more than ever. The tour begins at Battery Park, one of the oldest parts of Manhattan. Here you’ll find the country’s first immigration center, Castle Garden Immigration Station, which operated until Ellis Island opened. Take a ferry to visit Liberty Island where the Statue of Liberty keeps an eye on incoming ships. You’ll learn all about Fort Wood, which now acts as the base for the statue, offered to the US by France in 1886. You’ll hear all about its creator, Bartholdi, as well as contributions by famed architect Gustave Eiffel, of Tower fame. Another ferry will whisk you across the water to Ellis Island. Here, millions of European newcomers wandered the very island that you will visit, learning about the medical examines and surprising conditions faced by immigrants. Learn about the island layout, and where immigrants who were quarantined were housed. You’ll end at the Wall of Honor, where you can search for your family’s name among the some 700,000 names commemorating those who entered the United States here. After the tour, your guide will introduce you to the museum to further explore the exhibits and history of the island. This tour is the ideal way to remember, and celebrate, the immigrants that contributed so much to America’s success.

3 hours • Admission Included

Battery Park

You will begin your tour at Battery Park, a public park located at the southern tip of Manhattan Island. Here, you will briefly see the attractions and monuments that the park contains and learn all about its history as one of the oldest parts of Manhattan.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

SEMI-PRIVATE 8ppl Max. English

Save money by booking a small group tour of 8 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.

9am Private Guided Tour

9am Private Guided Tour
Starting point:
The Immigrants, 1973, South of Castle Clinton, The Battery, New York, NY 10004, USA

Family Tour! for KIDS or TEENS

Reviews

4.95

39 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Charlie was awesome - great tour!
alanaw855,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Charlie was our guide on this tour and he was fantastic! We had my 9 year old daughter with us and he was really good about being sure to include her, ask her questions, get her thinking, and was able to bring the tour to a relatable level for her. Charlie was very knowledgeable, charismatic, and made sure we had the best experience. We wanted to see our family members names on the wall of honor at Ellis Island and he took us right to their spot! He was also gracious enough to offer up some great food spots and a list of activities that he thought would interest my 9 year old!
Great
Steve L,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Charlie was engaging, knowledgeable, personable and theatrical. Excellent tour guide. We all enjoyed having Charlie as our personal tour guide.
Excellent tour guide
rlmbecca,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide Cherie was excellent! She was knowledgeable, professional, and funny. Thanks to her we learned so much, and we had a very enjoyable experience. I highly recommend Cherie!
Ellis Island and Status of Liberty
Sightseer22327517003,
Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great time with Kevin. An exciting moment of history for the whole family, with a passionate guide
Great tour
Companion09665107413,
Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Charlie was extremely knowledgeable and very articulate. We enjoyed the details. Would highly recommend this to anyone.
Lots of good information,...
Kim F,
Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Lots of good information, but we would have loved to have have gotten to go into pedestal. Thanks Charlie
Insightful day at Ellis Island and Lady Liberty
michelleaB1397GW,
Jun 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Charles M led us on an educational, engaging, and energizing tour of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. He found quiet spots for us to explore and discuss and navigated us through the crowds quickly. We gained new insights into the history of these two iconic pieces of America’s history.
My Kids Liked It
koreankowboy,
Jun 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We have 3 kids, ages 10, 7, and 7. Charlie made sure to focus on them and keeping their attention. I think they actually learned some things. Great success!
Very worthwhile, interesting, and moving tour…
Jeff G,
May 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour guided by Cherie. Very knowledgeable, very good storyteller, and very well organized. Both the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island have a lot of options for information, but they don’t compare with a knowledgeable guide.
A great tour with Charlie
Ninjacur,
Apr 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had a great tour with my guide, Charlie! He taught me all kinds of interesting facts, and also made it fun, like we were just a couple friends hanging out for the day. A+ would recommend!

From US$157.94