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Ellis Island Tour: Iconic Statue of Liberty
5.0
54 Ratings
New York
Explore the renowned U.S. immigrant gateway at Ellis Island, featuring New York Harbor’s distinguished Statue of Liberty, on this semi-private, 3 hour tour limited to 8 guests. Accompanied by your guide, replicate the journey of over 12 million individuals seeking a fresh start in the United States.
Explore the renowned U.S. immigrant gateway at Ellis Island, featuring New York Harbor’s distinguished Statue of Liberty, on this semi-private, 3 hour tour limited to 8 guests. Accompanied by your guide, replicate the journey of over 12 million individuals seeking a fresh start in the United States.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Battery Park - Begin the tour at Battery Park, a public park situated at the southernmost point of Manhattan Island. Here, visitors can briefly explore the attractions and monuments within the park and discover its rich history as one of Manhattan’s oldest areas.
- Castle Clinton National Monument - Before heading to Liberty Island, learn about…
- Battery Park - Begin the tour at Battery Park, a public park situated at the southernmost point of Manhattan Island. Here, visitors can briefly explore the attractions and monuments within the park and discover its rich history as one of Manhattan’s oldest areas.
- Castle Clinton National Monument - Before heading to Liberty Island, learn about Castle Clinton, a significant landmark symbolizing the growth of both the city and the nation. Constructed between 1808 and 1811, it served as the first US immigration station, welcoming over 8 million people to the United States from 1855 to 1890.
- SeaGlass Carousel - Pass by the SeaGlass Carousel, a fish-themed attraction symbolizing the area’s recovery after Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Appreciate the carousel’s design, which, along with its construction, took nearly a decade to complete.
- New York Harbor - Board the ferry at New York Harbor, part of the Port of New York. Located at the mouth of the Hudson River, it ranks among the largest natural harbors globally.
- Statue of Liberty - Proceed to Liberty Island, just off the southern tip of Manhattan Island, to view the Statue of Liberty, the highlight of the trip. Learn about her history and how she came to reside on the island.
- Ellis Island - Visit Ellis Island, home to a museum and former immigration inspection center. It was the nation’s busiest immigration inspection station from 1892 to 1954.
Ellis Island Immigration Museum is unguided
Guiding is not allowed inside the museum, but the guide will provide all necessary information before entry.
- American Immigrant Wall of Honor - While on Ellis Island, view the American Immigrant Wall of Honor, a permanent exhibit showcasing individual or family names. It is the only location in the US where individuals can honor their family heritage at a National Monument.
What's Included
- Ferry transportation to Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty
- All Fees and Taxes
- Professional Tour Guide
- Ferry transportation to Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty
- All Fees and Taxes
- Professional Tour Guide
What's Not Included
- 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
- 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
Additional Information
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee – Important Details We stand by our commitment to providing the best tour experience. If for any reason your experience did not meet expectations, we offer a 100% Guarantee under the following conditions: 1. Contact Us Within 24 Hours – To qualify for any potential refund or resolution, you must reach out to us within 24…
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee – Important Details We stand by our commitment to providing the best tour experience. If for any reason your experience did not meet expectations, we offer a 100% Guarantee under the following conditions: 1. Contact Us Within 24 Hours – To qualify for any potential refund or resolution, you must reach out to us within 24 hours of your tour. 2. Give Us a Chance to Make It Right – Before posting any negative reviews online, please allow us the opportunity to address your concerns. We take pride in our customer service and are committed to finding a fair solution. To request a resolution, please contact us at after tour. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to ensuring every guest has an amazing experience!
Location
The Immigrants, 1973
Meet at the Bronze statue ‘the immigrants’ (Luis Sanguino) in battery park, just southeast of castle Clinton
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Jack
May 26, 2026
Great tour for families - Charlie was great. He did good job showing us the Statue of Liberty without making it a lecture. Everything was smooth and easy.
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S1238sijennyb
Apr 19, 2026
Amazing tour, highly recommend. - My daughter and I had a wonderful time with Charlie as our guide. This being our first time in NYC we appreciated how he went above and beyond and sent us suggestions on places to shop, see, eat etc. His knowledge was exceptional and charisma was delightful. I highly recommend this tour and if you’re lucky to get Charlie you’ll be glad you did!
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Sevasti_s
Mar 23, 2026
Great tour - Cherie is a knowledgeable tour guide. She is passionate about history and gave us a lot of interesting information!!!!
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Douglasmn7609mo
Mar 23, 2026
Wonderful way to spend the morning! - Charlie Meany provided a fantastic tour - very personal and filled with historical information. We highly recommend!!
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175brandonq
Mar 18, 2026
Great small group tour of Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island - Kate was an awesome guide and made our experience great. We went to both the Statue of Liberty and Ellis. Since it was only me and my family she gave us some flexibility to stay and focus on areas we wanted to see and learn more about. Very knowledgeable, gave really good context, and we felt like we learned a ton in a short period of time!
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Deanna_b
Feb 3, 2026
Personable and knowledgeable - This was our 1st time in NY and we were interested in the historical facts of The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Kevin was perfect! Very personable, knowledgeable and friendly. We were so glad we chose this particular tour package. Thank you Kevin for a memorable morning.
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126kristam
Nov 16, 2025
Incredible tour! - Charlie was an incredible tour guide. He kept us engaged and laughing, and taught us so much about the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. This was a meaningful trip for me as I knew my great-grandparents came through Ellis Island and Charlie knew just how to make it special. We wouldn’t hesitate to use him and Babylon Tours again.
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Teri
Oct 29, 2025
Great Tour! Highly Recommend - We had a great tour with Kate. She taught me so much. I had no idea how little I knew about these landmarks. Kate provided great information and provided the opportunity to ask questions. Highly recommend this tour and this guide!
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557lizabethh
Oct 22, 2025
We LOVE New York--- and our tour guid "Charlie" : ) - Our Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour was really wonderful. Our Tour Guide, Charlie was a fantastic guide. He was so friendly and his style was animated and very engaging with us all -- it was like he became part of the family : ). He made sure we had all of the important facts and got us in and out and off the ferry quickly and efficiently haha! He even took a selfie on my phone which I found later after the tour which was pretty hilarious! Charlie supplied us with a nice list of additional "must sees" for places to see and restaurants that he thought we would enjoy, and we did go to a few of them and all were great recommendations. Charlie is a keeper, and we will never forget him (especially since we have a nice photo of him added to our NYC Trip photos. Thanks again for a great job and fun tour.
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Rilusg2023
Oct 12, 2025
Downright Awesome 👏 - Just did an amazing tour semi private through Babylon Tours with an awesome guide Charlie M. Weather held off the whole time a little wind otherwise non factor. Charlie did a fabulous job. Starting with communication via our cell
Devices by directing us to Battery Park (our meeting place) The Clinton Castle and providing us with a great photo of himself for easy identification.
We were a little knowledgeable of Ellis Island we thought. Charlie wowed us with his historical knowledge and background on the facts. He is well rounded in not just Ellis Island and Liberty Island. Charlie is a well traveled gentleman of the world. Background in NYC and surrounding sites throughout this NE region and numerous destinations in the world.
He is so personable and an all around happy and pleasant man. We felt truly blessed throughout the morning. Can’t say enough about his enthusiasm for what his does. Charlie is a true American Ambassador.
Thank you BabylonTours and Thank you Charlie M.
Blessings,
Mariana & Rilus III
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