Private Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Historical Tours

Tailored Heritage: Explore NYC's Iconic Landmarks Privately with VIP Treatment

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Duration: 3hs Private Tour

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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. Explore these New York landmarks on a 3 hour private guided tour, following your guide on a walk through time when America embraced immigration more than ever.

Walk in the footsteps of the millions who passed through America’s golden gateway on our 3-hour private tour of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Your expert guide will lead you through a compelling tale of ambition, hope, and resilience, bringing these iconic landmarks to life.

 

Begin at Battery Park, where New York’s story of immigration began. From Castle Garden, the nation’s first immigration station, to Liberty Island, your ferry ride will unveil the awe-inspiring Statue of Liberty. Learn about its creation by Bartholdi and Eiffel and the symbolism it has carried since 1886. Next, voyage to Ellis Island, where the dreams of countless newcomers were realized. Wander the historic grounds, learn about the experiences of those who traveled here, and stand at the Wall of Honor, connecting names to the stories of perseverance that shaped America. You may even find your own!

 

Be sure to check out our option to have the guide to yourself and choose to upgrade this as a Private Tour!



Highlights Include: (But not limited to)

Battery Park

Castle Garden Immigration Station

Governors Island – the other forts

Liberty Island

Base of Fort Wood – Fort’s history

Inside – original torch

Bartholdi, construction, Eifel, Hunt, opening

Verrazano Bridge & immigrant journey

Ellis Island

 

Wall of honor

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“Semi-Private” means group size is never more than 8 guests maximum.

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