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Family Friendly Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Private Tour

5.0 (7 reviews) 3 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Family Friendly Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Private Tour

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–8
Guide
English
Operated by
Babylon Tours New York City

Ages: Children (0–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR
  • Included: PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE
  • Included: All Fees and Taxes
  • Included: FERRY TRANSPORTATION TO ELLIS ISLAND & STATUE OF LIBERTY

Not included

  • Not included: Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Not included: Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
  • Not included: Lunch
  • Not included: GUIDING IS NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE ELLIS ISLAND IMMIGRATION MUSEUM, THE VISIT IS SELF-GUIDED

Itinerary

  1. Battery Park

    10 min

    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.

  2. Castle Clinton National Monument

    10 min

    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.

  3. SeaGlass Carousel

    10 min

    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.

  4. New York Harbor

    10 min

    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.

  5. Statue of Liberty

    one hour Admission included

    “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!”

  6. Ellis Island

    one hour Admission included

    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.

  7. American Immigrant Wall of Honor

    10 min

    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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meet at the Bronze statue ‘the immigrants’ (Luis Sanguino) in battery park, just southeast of castle Clinton

End point

Using your ticket

  • TOUR MEETING POINT: Meet at the Bronze statue ‘the immigrants’ (Luis Sanguino) in battery park, just southeast of castle Clinton
  • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
  • Recommended Dress: Comfortable and weather appropriate

Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour's scheduled departure time.

Babylon Tours NYC:

1(917)999-0380

If calling from outside North America dial

0019179990380

[email protected]

www.BabylonTours.com

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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