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Family Friendly Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Private Tour

From$402.39
3 hours
New York City, USA

Full description

Take your family on a 3-hour private guided tour of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, exploring these iconic landmarks and the inspiring stories of over 12 million immigrants who sought a new life in America. Perfect for kids and teens, this journey through history is engaging, educational, and full of fascinating tales about the New World.

Included / Excluded

  • PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR
  • PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • FERRY TRANSPORTATION TO ELLIS ISLAND & STATUE OF LIBERTY
  • Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
  • Lunch

Itinerary

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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.

Duration: 10 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Before making your way to Liberty Island, you will learn about Castle Clinton, a landmark representing not only the city’s growth but the growth of the nation. Built from 1808 to 1811, it was the first U.S immigration station where more than 8 million people arrived in the United States between 1855 to 1890.

Duration: 10 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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You will also pass the Seaglass Carousel, a fish-themed carousel that represents a symbol of recovery in the area, which suffered damage from Hurricane Sandy in 2012. You will be able to appreciate the carousel’s design, as design along with construction took nearly a decade.

Duration: 10 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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From here, you will board the ferry at the New York Harbour, part of the port of the New York. Lying at the mouth of the Hudson river, it is one of the largest natural harbours in the world.

Duration: 10 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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“Take your family on a journey through history with this engaging 3-hour tour of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Perfect for kids and teens, this private experience explores the stories of immigrants who shaped America. Start at Battery Park, visit Liberty Island to learn about Lady Liberty, and explore Ellis Island’s immigration history, ending at the Wall of Honor to search for your family’s name. Fun, educational, and interactive, this tour brings history to life for all ages!”

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: YES
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Next you will visit Ellis Island, an island that contains a museum and former immigration inspection centre. It was the nation’s busiest immigration inspection station from 1892 to 1954. *Ellis Island Immigration Museum is unguided* Guiding is not permitted inside the museum, but your guide will share all the information with you before you enter.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: YES
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During your time on Ellis Island you will see the American Immigrant Wall of Honour, a permanent exhibit of individual or family names. It is the only place in the U.S where an individual can honour his or her family heritage at a National Monument.

Duration: 10 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Meeting point

Start Location

Unknown location

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Accessibility

  • Easy Public Transport
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Traveler reviews

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Frihetsgudinnan med privat guide

Kevin L was a personal and professional guide.

36sirpatMar 25, 2026TRIPADVISOR

The Statue of Liberty is a must-see.

It is easy to reach by boat, on the island there is a museum of the statue of liberty with its history and you can take a picture with your partner from different places in the world and put your picture on a wall with lights and a word that means a lot to you. It's all right.

Mobile34949127275Nov 14, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Great tour

Great walking tour! Guide was early, and communicated where to meet via clear pictures on text. Very knowledgeable about both the statue and Ellis Island. Gave helpful tips about NYC in general. Would definitely recommend.

Cosmopolitan199542Jul 3, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour

Charlie did a fantastic job on our tour. Very informative and helpful. We will definitely recommend him and we will be back.

mathewm651Feb 18, 2025TRIPADVISOR
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