Private Tour
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island - Exclusive Guided Tour
Overview
Available languages
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 To Expect
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.
Castle Clinton National Monument
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.
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)
GUIDING IS NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE ELLIS ISLAND IMMIGRATION MUSEUM, THE VISIT IS SELF-GUIDED
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
Family Tour! for KIDS or TEENS
Reviews
41 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Charlie- Statue of Liberty tour— Amazing
J2023MUrebeccas,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was great. Charlie was wonderful and knowledgeable. He went out of his way to help us and was very personable and would do any your with him.
Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty Tour with Kevin
JoeJ2396,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kevin was super knowledgeable and personable. We had our young son with us and he included him with everything so he stayed engaged. Kevin seemed to have interesting anecdotes and facts about everything we saw and was a great storyteller. A great day!
Charlie was awesome - great tour!
alanaw855,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Charlie 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
5.00Charlie 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
5.00Our 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
5.00We 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
5.00Charlie 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
5.00Lots 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
5.00Charles 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
5.00We 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!
Related Experiences
Operated by Babylon Tours New York City