5 hours New York City, United States - 4 miles to center

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: A Quintessential New York Experience



Welcome to one of the world's most famous and the most visited sights of all time, the Statue of Liberty. The symbol of freedom for all nations and a welcoming monument for millions around the world, "Liberty Enlightening The World" is truly a must-see attraction in New York City.

This fantastic self-guided audio tour offers an unforgettable historical experience, giving you an insight into what it was to be an immigrant in America one hundred years ago and what it took to start a new life in America.

This tour has two different parts: the first is the Statue of Liberty and the Liberty Island Grounds with a museum, and the second one is the Ellis Island Museum of Immigration located on nearby Ellis Island. You will get to Liberty Island from Manhattan's Battery Park via ferry with breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline. The same ferry will take you later to Ellis Island, and you will have comprehensive audio guidance throughout the whole journey, from start to finish.

The Ellis Island Museum tells the story of more than 12 million immigrants that entered America between 1886 and 1924 through New York and how the Statue of Liberty was a reassuring sign that they had arrived in the "promised land".

Note! This tour is not affiliated with the Statue of Liberty Museum and the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration but is provided by an independent creator. Tickets are included for the customers' convenience.


Important info

  • Your ticket is only good for the specific time and date printed on the ticket. You may cancel or reschedule the trip (based on availability) by calling at least 24 hours in advance.
  • To have enough time on both islands, choose a ticket not later than 1:00 PM.
  • It is best if you arrive not less than 30 minutes before your scheduled reserve time. The time on the ticket allows entry into the screening facility, not an actual vessel departure.
  • The American Family Immigration History Center, Bob Hope Library, and Temporary Exhibitions area are closed as of now.
  • Masks are required for security-check and for entering the ferry (must be worn at all times).
  • The tour is available only on the WeGoTrip app. This is a different app from the source or app you booked the tour if it's not WeGoTrip site or app
  • To ensure the quality of the download, please remember to do so before your visit
  • Please note that there is no staff at the meeting point or staff on site for this tour. You can start the tour at any time from the meeting point
  • An Android version 7.1+ or an iOS smartphone version 12+ is required for the audio guide. You will need around 100 MB of free space for the download

Inclusions

  • Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone on the WeGoTrip app
  • Detailed route from stop to stop with live GPS map on your smartphone
  • Round-trip ferry service from and to Battery Park
  • Entrance to the Statue of Liberty (grounds) and Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration

Exclusions

  • Earphones — you should bring your own
  • Food and drinks — purchase on your own at will
  • Entrance to the Statue Pedestal and the Crown
  • Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
  • In-person tour guide

Start location: Castle Clinton

Reviews


kathrynannstamm 2022-09-10 14:56:40

Great tour, much easier than getting audio on site! Definitely remember this starts before you even board the ferry so I’ll be going back to the start to see some of the items. Clear and easy to navigate!

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