Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island by Ferry with Private Guide
Overview
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. Extended options: private transfers and Ellis Island tour.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
3-hour: Statue of Liberty
Book this tour to visit the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island via ferry.
4,5-hour: Statue of Liberty with Transfers
Book a 1,5-hour round-trip transfer with a 3-hour ferry tour to the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island.
5-hour: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
Book this tour to visit the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island and the Immigration Museum on Ellis Island via ferry.
6,5-hour: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Transfers
Book a 1,5-hour round-trip transfer with a 5-hour ferry tour to the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island and the Immigration Museum on Ellis Island.
What's Included
- Admission to the Ellis Island Immigration Museum (5- and 6,5-hour options only)
- Private Tour of the Statue Liberty on Liberty Island & Immigration Museum on Ellis Island by Ferry
- (number of attractions depends on the option selected)
- Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in New York City (4,5 and 6,5-hour)
- Ferry tickets and general admission to the Statue of Liberty (all options)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Admission to the pedestal and crown of the Statue of Liberty
- Admission to the Ellis Island Immigration Museum (in 3- and 4,5-hour options)
- Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in New York City (3 and 5 hour)
- Guided tours of Liberty Island and Ellis Island (sightseeing on your own)
Meeting and Pickup
Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in New York City (4,5 and 6,5-hour options only)
Castle Clinton National Monument
Battery Park - Liberty Island, New York, NY 10004, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Castle Clinton National Monument
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Battery Park City
1 hour 50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Liberty Island
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Statue of Liberty
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Newyork
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ellis Island Immigration Museum
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- The number of attractions depends on the option selected. Private transfers and the Ellis Island tour are not included in the 3-hour option.
- Please arrive on time for your ferry departure. We recommend arriving at the meeting point earlier to give yourself enough time to pass the mandatory security checks before boarding.
- 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.
- For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
- 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.
- We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island by Ferry with Private Guide?
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Activity code: C-378258P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool New York City customers.
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- 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).
- Admission to the Ellis Island Immigration Museum (5- and 6,5-hour options only).
- Private Tour of the Statue Liberty on Liberty Island & Immigration Museum on Ellis Island by Ferry.
- (number of attractions depends on the option selected).
- Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in New York City (4,5 and 6,5-hour).
- Ferry tickets and general admission to the Statue of Liberty (all options).
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice.
- Admission to the pedestal and crown of the Statue of Liberty.
- Admission to the Ellis Island Immigration Museum (in 3- and 4,5-hour options).
- Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in New York City (3 and 5 hour).
- Guided tours of Liberty Island and Ellis Island (sightseeing on your own).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island by Ferry with Private Guide is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island by Ferry with Private Guide will be included in your confirmation email from Cool New York City. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Admission to the Ellis Island Immigration Museum (5- and 6,5-hour options only)
- Private Tour of the Statue Liberty on Liberty Island & Immigration Museum on Ellis Island by Ferry
- (number of attractions depends on the option selected)
- Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in New York City (4,5 and 6,5-hour)
- Ferry tickets and general admission to the Statue of Liberty (all options)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Admission to the pedestal and crown of the Statue of Liberty
- Admission to the Ellis Island Immigration Museum (in 3- and 4,5-hour options)
- Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in New York City (3 and 5 hour)
- Guided tours of Liberty Island and Ellis Island (sightseeing on your own)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- The number of attractions depends on the option selected. Private transfers and the Ellis Island tour are not included in the 3-hour option.
- Please arrive on time for your ferry departure. We recommend arriving at the meeting point earlier to give yourself enough time to pass the mandatory security checks before boarding.
- 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.
- For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
- 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.
- We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
