Quick Details
Schedule: Wednesdays & Saturdays (ENGLISH)
Duration: 4 hours
Departure Time: 08:30 a.m. EST
Other Languages: Spanish (check the calendar)
Secrets of the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Guided Walking Tour
Learn about the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour. The Statue of Liberty has captured the imaginations of countless visitors to NYC because of the pivotal role both these destinations have played in symbolizing American freedom and opportunity. Discover the secrets of the origin, design, and construction of this iconic American destination. Hear the stories of the immigrants who arrived through Ellis Island after an uncertain and perilous journey. Enjoy gorgeous and panoramic views of the Statue of Liberty and New York harbor before getting off at Liberty Island. Once on Liberty Island, enjoy outstanding views of NYC. Then, conclude your tour at Ellis Island.
This tour of the Statue of Liberty is partially wheelchair accessible. Please contact us for further information.
Important Information
- This tour does not include entry to pedestal or crown levels inside the Statue of Liberty.
- This tour of the Statue of Liberty is partially wheelchair accessible. Please contact us for further information.
Passes
- This tour is exclusive to Explorer Pass.
- Pass customers please visit the page and follow the instruction to make a reservation.
Meeting & End Locations
- Meet your guide in front of the front gate of Castle Clinton National Monument in Battery Park.
- The guide will be holding up a Red, Inside Out Tours Flag.
- The tour ends at Ellis Island.
- You can stay as long as you want after the tour ends at Ellis Island and return to Battery Park when ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
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- If you are booking with Explorer Pass, please book the tour from the page below: https://insideouttours.com/book-with-pass/
- If pass holders select the wrong option and purchase full-price tickets and you will NOT receive a refund and will NOT be able to exchange paid tickets for a pass reservation. To book using a pass, please select visit this page & follow the booking instructions to make a reservation with a Pass.
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Visitors to the Park are required to submit to airport-style security screening before boarding. Prohibited items include Drones, Scooters, Skateboards, Firearms, Explosives or Flammables, Knives or Sharp objects (including tools) Pepper Spray, Mace, and All markers (permanent or erasable).
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If you purchase the tour, you will receive a round-trip ferry ticket with a visit to both Liberty Island and Ellis Island.
If you reserve the tour with Explorer Pass, you will need an additional attraction/admission on your pass to get the ferry ticket. For example, if you have a 5-attraction explorer pass, it needs 2 attractions from your pass: one attraction to take the tour, and the second attraction to get your ferry ticket.
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Cancellations made with a minimum of 48 hours advance notice will receive the opportunity to reschedule. All requests must be put in writing and received by us. Please email us here!
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Once a tour has started we cannot delay for late arrivals or interrupt a tour guide so that latecomers may find them, as this adversely affects the tour experience for others. Please call 800-258-7359 and we will try our best to direct you to the next destination on the tour.
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Our tours run rain or shine. In the case of severe inclement weather, tours will be canceled and a full refund will be provided.
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Gratuities are accepted and greatly appreciated. They’re a great way to tell your guide they did an awesome job and show your appreciation.
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Check out Frequently Asked Questions for more details.
Or contact us here!